Soybean acres to exceed corn for the first time in 35 years

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USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture today announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems to meet the growing demand for food, fuel, and fiber. The grants are funded through NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative , authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.

New ‘gold card’ permit may make gun shopping easier, faster

Supporters say a new South Dakota concealed carry permit would speed up gun shopping for permit holders if it receives federal approval. Instead, shoppers would simply be able to present the permit, which requires completing an FBI fingerprint background check on top of the standard obligations necessary to get a concealed carry permit.

AEM Ignites Discussion on the Future of Infrastructure

A fast start followed by a year of non-stop programming drove AEM's Infrastructure Vision 2050 to success in 2016. Launch efforts included the release of its Mobility 2050 report, a multi-layered external communication effort, and the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge , a crowdsourced, incentivized competition to solicit groundbreaking solutions to pressing infrastructure challenges in the United States.

Despite claims, Iowa State expert does not run focus groups

A prominent Iowa political scientist who goes by the nickname "Dr. Politics" has routinely made misleading claims suggesting he has gleaned unique political insight from a focus group, when he actually just discusses issues with acquaintances and contacts, The Associated Press has found. Iowa State University professor Steffen Schmidt, who is frequently quoted about the Iowa caucuses and writes guest columns in Iowa's largest newspapers, has written repeatedly about how his focus group astutely informed his views on issues such as Hillary Clinton's emails, the fallout from overseas terrorist attacks and Democrats' struggles.

Watch: Clinton campaign gives student speaking slot at rally – then he goes rogue

A student was escorted off stage at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Saturday - despite the fact the campaign gave him a speaking slot - after he used the stage to denounce Clinton. That student, Kaleb Vanfosson, president of Iowa State University's Young Democratic Socialists club, began his short speech by ripping on Republican nominee Donald Trump and bringing attention to what he believes is a very important issue facing the nation: student loan debt.

‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag being investigated by the EEOC as

AUGUST 11: William Temple of Brunswick, Ga., a member of the Golden Isle Tea Party, waves a flag outside of Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University before the Republican presidential debate in Ames, Iowa, Aug. 11, 2011. The debate will feature eight Republican candidates.

Trump’s expected pick for top USDA scientist is not a scientist

Under the 2008 Farm Bill, its leader is supposed to serve as the agency's "chief scientist" and be chosen "from among distinguished scientists with specialized or significant experience in agricultural research, education, and economics." But Sam Clovis - who, according to sources with knowledge of the appointment and members of the agriculture trade press, is President Trump's pick to oversee the section - appears to have no such credentials.