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TQA certification promotes efficient and safe animal handling

Transport Quality Assurance®, or TQA, focuses on practical, real-world skills that help handlers and drivers move pigs humanely and efficiently. S...

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Grassley sows doubt on farm bill's Senate prospects

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the farm bill on April 30th by a 224-200 vote. With passage through the House, this is the fur...

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U.S. red meat exports were strong in March

March exports of U.S. pork were among the largest on record, concluding a very strong first quarter, according to data released by USDA and compiled b...

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Secretary Naig announces first round of 2026 urban water quality projects

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the first-round of 2026 urban water quality projects, marking the start of a multi-phase inves...

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