DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2023) — The animal-protection organization Animal Outlook has released documents, newly-obtained under Iowa’s Open Records Law, which advocates say show that a controversial method of mass-killing farmed animals caused even more suffering than previously believed, due to sloppy use of the method.

CLIVE, IOWA (June 14, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) named Zoey Dinkla as its producer education director. Dinkla will be responsible for developing informational material for Iowa pig farmers, administering pork quality-improvement programs, and working with key stakeholder groups such as Iowa Farm Animal Care and the Iowa Pork Industry Center.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2023) — In celebration of the Quad City Botanical Center’s 25th year anniversary on June 20, we are excited to announce a special cactus exhibit on display now through July 30, featuring cacti from the collection of Allen Dieter, one of the founding members of the Quad City Botanical Center.

AMES, IOWA (April 6, 2023) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, one of the ways USDA brings together partners to develop innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture.