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The way manure is stored, whether stockpiled, land-applied, or contained, affects the required distance from water sources.

Proper storage helps protect water quality and ensures compliance with regulations.

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Iowa farmer uses Pork Cares report to guide environmental goals

An Iowa pork producer says a data tool from the Pork Checkoff has helped him adjust his on-farm sustainability practices.

Dwight Dial has a 700-acre livestock and row crop operation in north-central Iowa. He tells Brownfield the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report focuses on establishing environmental goals, which led him to make some changes with his manure applications.

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Dairy Leaders Celebrate Senate Vote to Bring Whole Milk Back to Schools

A bill that would allow schools to serve whole and 2% milk passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate Thursday.

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, which will now be considered by the House of Representatives, revises requirements surrounding milk served by schools participating in USDA’s National School Lunch Program.

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Farmers invited to apply for Beef Market Study Tour of Texas exploring challenges shaping the cattle industry

Iowa Farm Bureau members are invited to apply for a Market Study Tour, March 9-12, 2026, visiting the heart of Texas cattle country to explore how federal and state agencies are navigating threats to livestock health, trade dynamics and how record prices and low cattle herd numbers impact and shape the cattle supply chain.

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Farmers shape ISA policy priorities

Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) policy roundtables across Iowa this month were power-packed, featuring open dialogue and fellowship that comes from getting off the farm and talking through real challenges face-to-face.

Katie Hall, ISA’s senior director of advocacy, says the goal for this year’s policy roundtables was to hear from as many farmers as possible.

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