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A Closer Look: Julie Kenney

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa gained a new leader on Sept. 1, when Julie Kenney stepped into the role of CEO. She has more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, most recently serving as …

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Why lawn watering is banned in Central Iowa

For the first time, the new regional water utility Central Iowa Water Works implemented a ban on lawn watering on June 12 because nitrate levels of local rivers were in danger of violating federal limits …

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State ag department moves out of Wallace building

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship hosted a reception on Thursday as the department moves out of the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St. The Wallace building, with its …

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Agribusiness leader shares insights from legislative session

New Agribusiness Association of Iowa CEO Julie Kenney sat down with the Business Record this week to talk about her new position, the association and its top priorities. She spoke about Grain Indemnity Fund modernization, …

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ICON Water Trails’ ICONic Riverfest volunteer cleanup event June 11

ICON Water Trails is hosting its first ICONic Riverfest, a regional volunteer cleanup event dedicated to improving the quality, safety and enjoyment of local water trails, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11. …

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Choose Iowa Passport launches as free guide to agritourism

Choose Iowa and Travel Iowa have partnered to launch the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive digital platform designed to help Iowans and visitors find farms and farm stands, orchards, you-pick opportunities, farm-to-table dining and …

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Corn ahead of last year’s planting

The Iowa Department of Agriculture released the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report on May 19. Data is based on planting and growth May 12-18.

Many are watching crop progress this year, as Iowa’s agricultural exports …

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Great Outdoors Foundation hires senior project manager

The Great Outdoors Foundation has hired Melissa Campbell to serve in the new role of senior project manager overseeing the foundation’s Conservation Acceleration Fund including its project pipeline, stakeholder outreach, and partner programs. She holds …

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Brazilian scientist whose work has reduced input costs, increased yields, named 2025 World Food Prize laureate

Mariangela Hungria, a microbiologist from Brazil, has been named the 2025 World Food Prize laureate. In this photo from the World Food Prize, she is inspecting plants in a lab.

A Brazilian microbiologist whose innovation …

Tall corn stalks grow robustly in a vibrant field under the bright sun. The lush green leaves stretch toward the azure sky, showcasing the beauty of agricultural growth during a serene afternoon

Ag Secretary announces disaster relief funding, small farm help

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins this week hosted the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In attendance were Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s …