Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists reported a one-day record of 21 pest interceptions on bananas, pineapples...

Farmscape for July 2, 2008 (Episode 2894) Rabobank International predicts the impact of efforts to reduce North American swine production will take some time to impact live hog prices. The Canadian Cull Breeding Swine program has reached just over the

While the ethanol industry was building plants at a rapid pace in the past few years, the attention has turned to improving the efficiency of plants.

Iowa Farmer Today Publisher Steve DeWitt is a winner of Greene County's 2008 Bell Tower of Fame Award.

While most of the attention on the new farm bill was based on President Bush's veto and Congress' eventual override, the item of most interest to Iowa farmers in the long run is likely to be the new revenue program

AMES --- Even with challenges facing the biodiesel industry, leaders remain optimistic about the long-term potential of the fuel.

FORT DODGE --- Donald Heck can't tell you the perfect mix of biodiesel for a tractor or farm truck.

PELLA --- As the floodwaters begin to recede on Paul VandeNoord's farm north of here, the list of decisions to be made rises.

DES MOINES (AP) --- An international program that helps feed children throughout the world has landed two former U.S. senators and presidential candidates the 2008 World Food Prize.

AMES --- Planning tourism projects and restoring antiques are the daily tasks for Nathan Upah, Borlaug Scholar Award and Internship recipient.

Receiving international patents worldwide, Heng Li has been well-known as a high-efficiency garlic processing line and skewer machines supplier and always pursuing a great quality for the best interest of customers. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008) Read the full story at

Metokote is the industry leader in protective coating applications, serving over 1,000 customers throughout the United States and the world. Mr. Barrera's responsibilities for MetoKote de Mexico will be to act as the primary liaison with current and future customers

Valéron® Strength Films has announced a 4% price increase effective August 1 to offset increasing raw material, energy and transportation costs incurred to produce and supply products. This increase is in addition to the previously announced 5% increase implemented on

This week marks the final opportunity to submit applications to serve on the Standards Committee that will finalize a national standard for sustainable agriculture under the auspices of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Applications are due on Monday, July

OXFORD JUNCTION --- Jayson Willimack is thinking about gambling.

NEWTON --- Before the Indy Lights race at the Iowa Speedway here, Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board leaders and staff presented $2,500 worth of ethanol certificates to the American Red Cross to fuel vehicles used in

Most of the attention of the flooding effects on Iowa agriculture has been focused on crop damage.