An attempt by several environmental groups to push the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tighten regulations on concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, has ended as a federal appeals court denied a petition.

As Congress prepares for the next steps in the budget reconciliation legislative process, corn grower leaders are highlighting federal tax priorities for the legislation.

NCC on Thursday released the following statement in response to FSIS withdrawing the proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products.

Temperatures are warmer, grass is greening up nicely, and yes, it's time for ticks. But are ticks on cattle a concern? Absolutely, said Iowa Beef Center program specialist Beth Reynolds, because of disease transmission opportunities.