Poultry markets strong but face headwinds
Improved economic conditions in many regions, together with ongoing high prices for other proteins, make poultry an attractive option for worldwide consumers. Rabobank says global consumption growth is predicted to reach 2.5 to three percent this year.
Trump admin. move could cost Missouri millions in family-planning funding
BY: KELCIE MOSELEY-MORRISMissouri Independent More than 1 million people seeking care such as contraception or testing for sexually transmitted diseases and cancer could be affected by the Trump administration withholding more than $27 million in Title X funding
USMEF says shipbuilding idea not feasible
By NATHAN STUEDLE St. Joseph Post The U.S. Trade Representative recently held hearings on a proposal to impose million-dollar port call fees on Chinese vessels. The U.S. Meat Export Federation joined more than 300 other organizations in
Iowa joins 30 states to ban handling a cell phone while driving
(Radio Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the bill that will make it illegal to handle a smart phone while driving, starting July 1st. Reynolds was surrounded by dozens of people for the bill signing ceremony,
Iowa libraries, museums feel the impact of federal budget cuts
(Radio Iowa) – The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services placed all 70 members of its staff on administrative leave and leaders of Iowa organizations fear how it will affect their funding. The agency allotted the
Few changes made in $48B state budget during Missouri House debate
House Budget Committee Chairman Dirk Deaton, a Republican from Noel, speaks during a Jan. 30 news conference with House Speaker Jon Patterson. (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) BY: RUDI KELLERMissouri Independent The spending proposal will go to the Senate
Agriculture braces for backlash if Trump follows through with tariff threats
By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post Members of Congress who represent agricultural interests brace for impact as they expect retaliatory tariffs if President Trump follows through with his threats against U.S. trade partners. Trump has called today
$6M renovation of Wathena fertilizer plant completed
Omya Kansas Plant/Photo courtesy of Omya By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post A Swiss chemical company has announced completion of its renovation of a fertilizer plant in Wathena, Kansas. Omya, a worldwide mineral processing company, says the
Iowa economy sees best month in years, but expert fears a big drop looms
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s economy saw a significant upward bounce during the past month, but analysts fear the volatility of the current international trade climate will mean a big drop is likely for the month — and
Iowa farmers feel the impact of local food programs being eliminated
(Radio Iowa) – The U-S-D-A is ending two local food programs this month, which is a financial blow to some eastern Iowa farmers. The programs helped connect regional food producers with food banks and schools statewide. Funding