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Iowa ag department announces funding for 16 urban water quality projects

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has partnered in 16 urban water quality projects across the state, investing nearly $2.8 million. These projects will include bioretention cells, bioswales, native plantings, permeable pavers, rain …
By Business Record Staff | May 5, 2023
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Meet Breanna Horsey

Family: Husband Tim, 10-year-old daughter Amelia, adult stepson Bazyl, dog Vinny, chinchilla Mango 

Education: Bachelor’s in environmental science, graduate degree
in organizational leadership from Buena Vista University 

Hometown: Angleton, Texas, currently lives in Storm Lake…
By Emily Kestel | Apr 14, 2023

River cleanup and action program launches April 14

Iowa Rivers Revival, a statewide environmental nonprofit, is launching a new program called Service Squad on April 14. The program aims to educate Iowa’s residents on the importance of clean waterways, create cleaner rivers, and …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 12, 2023
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Downtown Farmers’ Market opening day announced

Des Moines is set to host the opening day of the Downtown Farmers’ Market on May 6. The market, which takes place every Saturday from May through October, supports over 300 local small businesses from …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 12, 2023
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ISU Research Park, Alliant Energy partner on ag innovation lab

A digital rendering of the new Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab that will be built at the Iowa State University Research Park. Image provided by Alliant Energy.

A new collaborative office and agricultural workshop space …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 24, 2023
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Higher interest, labor shortages constrain growth as Iowa’s rural economy slows

Iowa’s rural economy declined sharply in March, down more than 10 points, as employment slowed, according to a survey of rural bank managers.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index for Iowa, released Thursday, fell to 46.7, …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 17, 2023
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Iowa ag department announces partnership to expand conservation agronomist network

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a new partnership aimed at expanding the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. This partnership will deploy two …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2023
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Exporting Iowa

Farmers could see tighter profit margins in 2023 with some countries reducing their import of U.S. products. This will result in decreased demand and could cause the high commodity prices seen in recent years to …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 3, 2023
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Lutheran Services in Iowa announces return of community-supported agriculture boxes

Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Global Greens program has announced the launch of its community-supported agriculture (CSA) boxes for the 2023 season. The program, which is part of LSI’s Immigrant and Refugee Community Services, supports former …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 23, 2023
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Iowa Ag Expo returns to Des Moines for its 103rd year

The Iowa Ag Expo is returning to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines for its 103rd year on Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. With 98 new exhibitors and the addition of more booths in …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 27, 2023
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