Tag Archives: agriculture

Iowa Food System Coalition Sits Down With Lindsay James

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This is the first in a series of educational conversations conducted by the Iowa Food System Coalition with candidates running for statewide and federal office in 2026. “The Iowa Food System Coalition sat down with State Rep. Lindsay James, a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmers On Agriculture And Water Quality

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – Iowa Environmental Council and Des Moines Water Works event announcement: What happens when three Iowa farmers decide it’s time to shake things up in the world of agriculture and water quality? The Lobe Rangers happen. Matt Bormann, … Continue reading →

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Brett Mohler For Iowa HD26 Running On Right To Repair

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Insufferable Wenches of Iowa have done a ton of these statehouse candidate interviews.  Please share on your social media platforms to get the word out about our great Democratic candidates.  And be sure and visit the Wenches’ YouTube channel for … Continue reading →

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Farm Advocacy Group Endorses Turek, Bohannon, And Garriott

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: About Farm Action Fund Farm Action Fund is a national advocacy organization dedicated to building a fair, competitive, resilient, and healthy agricultural and food system that works for farmers, workers, and communities—not just corporations. Farm Action Fund … Continue reading →

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Chris Jones, Scientist For Iowa

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Chris Jones shared this text of his full remarks at the Democratic Party convention on his public campaign Facebook page. I’ve reposted them below. Follow Chris Jones on social media.  Facebook–  facebook.com/chrisjones4i Instagram– instagram.com/chrisjones4ia Tik Tok– tiktok.com/@chrisjones4ia Blue Sky– bsky.app/profile/theswinerepublic.bsky.social … Continue reading →

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State Animal Welfare Laws At Risk In Farm Bill

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress by Kevin Hardy, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 4, 2026 Congress is looking to roll back state animal welfare laws as it wrangles over reauthorization of the federal farm bill. The … Continue reading →

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So You Want To Be A Farmer

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Trish Nelson

At the Iowa Farm Table Podcast More than 70% of farms in the U.S. have been lost over the past 125 years. Today less than 2% of Americans call farming their profession. Yet, in a world with a changing climate … Continue reading →

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Over In Nebraska: Tyson Fires Half Of The Town

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Dave Bradley

From one of the really good guys on the net – More Perfect Union – comes an update on Tyson’s decision to close a beef processing plant in Lexington, Ne. The town is 11,000 and Tyson’s employs 3,200 of them. … Continue reading →

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What’s Eating Iowa?

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Pulitzer Prize winner Art Cullen and award-winning cinematographer Jerry Risius have teamed up again for the new docuseries What’s Eating Iowa to highlight issues and struggles faced by working families in Iowa. Visit Iowans for Stronger Communities Donate to fund … Continue reading →

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Bohannan: Tariffs Wreaking Havoc On Farm Economy

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Trish Nelson

 “This is clearly a winnable seat – if we do the work.” – Simon Rosenberg

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