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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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EPA announces brownfields grants

Dubuque will receive funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Grant Program to support community redevelopment efforts aimed at the revitalization of properties that may be contaminated by hazardous substances or pollutants, according to …

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ISU scientist helps NASA measure soil moisture worldwide

Iowa State University agronomist Brian Hornbuckle will help keep a satellite honest, beginning this summer.

 

That’s when NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive satellite will begin tracking worldwide soil moisture from 426 miles above the …

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A Closer Look: Kirk Leeds

Kirk Leeds freely admits he grew up in town. A political science major out of Iowa State University, he nevertheless has one of the most important agricultural jobs in Iowa. Leeds is CEO of the …

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Feed Energy offering two scholarships

Feed Energy Co. of Pleasant Hill is offering two $2,500 “Excellence in Ag” scholarships to students studying agriculture at a college or university in the Midwest. Click here to apply or find out more information about the …