Ag and Environment

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2018 ISU economic study outlines past impact of tariffs on ag

In a 2018 study published by Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, researchers analyzed impacts of the tariffs President Donald Trump enacted in 2018, during his first term. The analysis could provide …

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Local economists weigh in on potential effects of tariffs on Iowa agriculture

“Tariff whiplash” has been a popular phrase lately, as President Donald Trump has announced and delayed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.

On March 10, China imposed taxes on American agricultural products such …

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15 Iowa dairies awarded innovation grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 15 Iowa dairy projects Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, which is in its second year. The cost-share grants aim to help expand on-farm dairy processing …

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For now, restaurants absorbing high cost of eggs

The graph above shows the average monthly price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. since January 2023, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics.

About three months ago, …

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A Closer Look: Judd O’Connor

When Judd O’Connor had the opportunity to join Corteva Agriscience, then Pioneer, in 1999, it was a pivotal time for innovation in the seed industry.

“Biotechnology was really entering into the fray at that point …

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Lecture on ag economics and public health being held tonight in Des Moines

Agricultural economist Charles Benbrook will lead a pair of discussions this week in Des Moines and Iowa City about pesticide use, agricultural economics and public health. The first event, “Pesticide Litigation, Farmer Health, and Agricultural …

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Corrigan to retire from Des Moines Water Works

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Ted Corrigan, the general manager and CEO of Des Moines Water Works, will retire after 35 years, the utility announced today.

Corrigan’s retirement will be effective July 18.

He served as interim CEO …

Deere reports drops in net income, sales in Q1

Deere & Co. reported net income of $869 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 26, or $3.19 per share, down from net income of $1.75 billion, or $6.23 per share, for the same quarter …

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Naig recognizes conservation leaders at Iowa Agribusiness Showcase

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented Evan Brehm, a conservation agronomist with the Iowa Soybean Association, and Liz Hobart, a recently retired government relations leader with Growmark, with the Secretary’s Ag Leader Award – …

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Winterset, Story City receive state grants for water quality projects

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced more than $8 million in grants to advance water quality projects in 18 Iowa communities. The funding is made available through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program. …