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ISU researches environmental dangers of cellulosic ethanol

Removing corn residue from fields can have a big impact on soil and water quality, according to new research from an Iowa State University agronomist.

 

Mahdi Al-Kaisi, an agronomy professor, is urging farmers to consider topography, …

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Drake ag law center hopes to hoe a row to tax credit for donated food

A two-year-old state tax credit intended to encourage produce growers to supply food banks and pantries was underutilized in the 2014 tax year, according to a release from Drake University. Last year, 48 food pantries …

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Citizens Climate Lobby founder to speak in Des Moines

Concerned about rising carbon dioxide emissions and their effect on the environment? Marshall Saunders, founder and president of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), will join Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie to present “Citizenship: The Solution …

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Deflated Budget

The issue at a glance

– Iowa businesses have done such a good job of cutting air pollution, state fee collections for the emissions have dropped sharply.

– Those fees, paid on each ton of …

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For first time in a year, ag prices are a drag on the Iowa economy

A report from the Iowa Department of Revenue is the second of the day to take note of a anemic farm economy.

 

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased to 109.2 in January from 109.4. …

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Farm equipment sales hit record low

The Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University had bad news for March, starting with farm equipment sales so weak they set a record for futility.

 

Other highlights:

The index was below growth neutral, falling to its…
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Biotechnology summit planned in Ankeny April 1

The Iowa Biotechnology Association’s “Partnering for Growth” forum April 1 in Ankeny will feature Gov. Terry Branstad and representatives of Monsanto, Harrisvaccines and NewLink Genetics. Wendy Wintersteen, dean of Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life …

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ISU studies greener egg production

No, it’s not a St. Patrick’s day joke, and has nothing to do with the actual color of the eggs.

But, Iowa State University researchers played a key role in a recently completed comprehensive study of …

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Americorps to work at Whiterock Conservancy

An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team from Vinton will work to improve the landscape at Whiterock Conservancy near Coon Rapids from March 11 through April 23.  Whiterock is a nonprofit land trust along the Middle Raccoon …

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Pork was in demand, again, last year

Pork producers got some good news during an industry forum hosted last week in San Antonio by the Clive-based National Pork Board.

 

For the fourth consecutive year, exports eclipsed $6 billion, with 4.8 billion …

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