Working in priority watersheds, conservation agronomists assist farmers and landowners with implementing proven water quality and conservation practices DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 8, 2023) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced a new partnership to expand the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. Conservation […]
Mar 9 2023 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
by Tony Leys ǀ Kaiser Health News, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 3, 2023 PERRY, Iowa — Fran Ruhl’s family received a startling letter from the Iowa Department of Human Services four weeks after she died in January 2022. “Dear FAMILY OF FRANCES RUHL,” the letter began. “We have been informed of the death of the […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 1, 2023 Iowa lawmakers took up over 100 bills in subcommittees in the final days before the Iowa Legislature’s first “funnel” deadline. Bills which have not gained approval from a committee this week will no longer be viable to advance this session, with exceptions. In a race to […]
Research-based recommendations for phosphorus, potassium, micronutrients and limestone AMES, Iowa – Newly updated crop nutrient recommendations are available in a recent publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Antonio Mallarino, professor in agronomy and extension specialist at Iowa State, announced research-based updates to the extension publication PM 1688 A General Guide for Crop Nutrient […]
Mar 1 2023 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 27, 2023 A bill that was advanced by an Iowa Senate subcommittee on Monday would delay court litigation over public records requests until the “exhaustion of all administrative remedies.” Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, said the purpose of Senate File 370 is to lessen the attorneys’ fees paid by […]
Mar 1 2023 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 27, 2023 There isn’t enough support in the Iowa Senate to enact new legislation that would restrict eminent domain for three proposed carbon dioxide pipelines, the Republican leader of a Senate panel said Monday. “I don’t believe there’s a legislative answer to this, currently,” said Sen. Jason Schultz, […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 21, 2023 Lawmakers who support reinstating the death penalty argued with opponents Tuesday over whether capital punishment is more likely to save or cost innocent lives. Senate File 14 would reinstate capital punishment in Iowa in cases where a minor is kidnapped, raped and murdered. It moved out […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 24, 2023 An Iowa nurse who was sanctioned by the state Board of Nursing for adopting the baby of a former patient was fired this week after the board mistakenly claimed she had been charged with financially exploiting a patient. In January, the Iowa Board of Nursing sanctioned […]
Feb 24 2023 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2023 Margarine would be banned from school lunches in Iowa under a bill that advanced Thursday from an Iowa House panel. State Rep. Jeff Shipley is a Republican from Birmingham. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Legislature) Rep. Jeff Shipley, R-Birmingham, said he proposed House File 341, which […]
Feb 23 2023 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
by Adam Goldstein, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 17, 2023 WASHINGTON – State agriculture officials from across the country sought this month to remind a new crop of lawmakers in Congress of their states’ needs for a robust farm bill to address a host of food issues. Members of the National Association of State Departments of […]
