by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 17, 2023 | Human Interest, News
The Iowa Pork Producers are once again taking nominations for the best breaded pork tenderloin in Iowa. Spokesperson Kelsey Sutter says the criteria are simple. “We are looking for a delicious hand-breaded tenderloin in the state of Iowa. So any restaurant that...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 4, 2023 | Agriculture, News
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has returned by a trade mission to Vietnam and the Philippines. Naig says Vietnam and the Philippines are emerging markets for Iowa’s raw commodities. Both countries import soybeans and soybean meal and Naig says both are...
by Dar Danielson | Feb 14, 2023 | Business, News
The annual contest is now underway to find the best hamburger in the state. Iowa Beef Industry Council spokesperson, Kylie Peterson, says the criteria for the 2023 contestants remains the same. “A 100% real beef patty served on a bun or bread product from a...
by Matt Kelley | Feb 2, 2023 | Agriculture, News
As egg prices bound, backyard chicken flocks are gaining in popularity, but the practice of chicken keeping demands plenty of planning and patience before it pays off. Christa Hartsook, the small farms program coordinator for Iowa State University Extension and...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jan 30, 2023 | Agriculture, News
A U.S.D.A. funded program aims to get local food to hungry people while securing good prices for local producers. The Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program comes from the American Rescue Plan. For Iowans, it means $2.7 million invested in the local food...