Soybean Delegates Formulate Policy


Policy aimed at improving profitability for soybean growers.

Sleezer Nominated To Pork Board


The Pork Board is responsible for collecting and distributing the pork checkoff funds.

Carney Elected NPPC President


 For more than 20 years, Carney has served in various pork industry leadership positions.

EPA Decision On Ethanol Blend Months Away


Department of Energy is scheduled to finish testing the effects of the higher ethanol-blend in automobile engines by May.

Everly Couple Recognized As "Environmental Stewards"


Those honored included Roger and Renae Nath with JAC Pork of Everly.

Grimes Inducted Into Pork Hall Of Fame


Grimes was honored for pioneering pork industry economic outlooks.

Competition Field Hearings Begin This Week


Four other hearings will be held later this year.

Pork Official Expects More Trade "Bumps"


 It's because of the U.S. dominance in the global pork export market.

DuPont Named Among "Most-Admired" Companies


Monsanto earlier named "top corporate citizen"

Cold Temps Spare Florida Citrus - This Time


Florida produces 75 percent of the U.S. orange crop.

New Study Questions Atrazine Safety


Researchers believe the herbicide interferes with endocrine hormones.

CF Industries Still Pursues Terra


CF’s latest offer is worth $4.74 billion and values Terra at $47.40 per share.

New Regs Aim To Stem Speculative Trades


Excessive speculation has been blamed for sending food and oil prices to record highs in 2009.

Payne Leaves Post At ISU Extension


Payne directed the controversial restructuring of Iowa State University Extension last year.

You Were Right! The Winter Was Cold & Snowy


The three mid-winter months of December, January and February were the 19th coldest and the 9th wettest on record.