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Choose Iowa Passport launches as free guide to agritourism

Choose Iowa and Travel Iowa have partnered to launch the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive digital platform designed to help Iowans and visitors find farms and farm stands, orchards, you-pick opportunities, farm-to-table dining and …

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Corn ahead of last year’s planting

The Iowa Department of Agriculture released the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report on May 19. Data is based on planting and growth May 12-18.

Many are watching crop progress this year, as Iowa’s agricultural exports …

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Great Outdoors Foundation hires senior project manager

The Great Outdoors Foundation has hired Melissa Campbell to serve in the new role of senior project manager overseeing the foundation’s Conservation Acceleration Fund including its project pipeline, stakeholder outreach, and partner programs. She holds …

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Brazilian scientist whose work has reduced input costs, increased yields, named 2025 World Food Prize laureate

Mariangela Hungria, a microbiologist from Brazil, has been named the 2025 World Food Prize laureate. In this photo from the World Food Prize, she is inspecting plants in a lab.

A Brazilian microbiologist whose innovation …

Tall corn stalks grow robustly in a vibrant field under the bright sun. The lush green leaves stretch toward the azure sky, showcasing the beauty of agricultural growth during a serene afternoon

Ag Secretary announces disaster relief funding, small farm help

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins this week hosted the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In attendance were Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s …

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49% of corn, 38% of soybeans planted in Iowa

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The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service this week revealed that 49% of corn and 38% of soybeans in Iowa have been planted.

“Farmers …

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Landus partners with Talusag for green ammonia fertilizer field test

Landus has begun a field test of commercial-grade, locally produced green ammonia fertilizer in Boone to see how it performs for farmers.

“By producing fertilizer locally, we’re giving farmers more control and reducing exposure to …

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LSI Global Greens International Market 2025 season starts Saturday

The LSI Global Greens International Market will launch its 2025 season on Saturday with a Spring Plant Sale featuring vegetable and herb seedlings grown by the Global Greens program. The Global Greens program provides land …

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Wastewater discharge in Story County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has reported a wastewater discharge into the South Skunk River in Story County. Heavy rains in the area over the past four days caused high flows at the plant. …

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$5.7M invested in water quality projects

Birdland Park and Marina. Image courtesy of the city of Des Moines

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing in 14 urban water quality projects across the state. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike …