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Bridgestone Agricultural Tire names new president

Bridgestone Agricultural Tire, U.S. & Canada Commercial Tire Sales, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today announced that Tony Orlando has been appointed to lead the company’s agricultural tire operations. He succeeds Ken Allen, …

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Something’s fishy at ISU

Aquaculture is growing in Iowa, reports Iowa State University, home of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. “Aquaculture in the Midwest has grown and matured in recent years,” said Joseph Morris, professor of natural resource ecology and …

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Leopold named Polk County conservation director

Richard Leopold has been named director of the Polk County Conservation Board, after serving as deputy director and interim director since the spring of 2013. Leopold previously was director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, executive …

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Report: Iowa farmland values down 7 percent in 2014

Farmland values in Iowa decreased by 7 percent in 2014, according to the February Agricultural Newsletter released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Overall, the 7th Federal Reserve District – which includes Iowa, …

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Report: Iowa farmland values down 7 percent in 2014

Farmland values in Iowa decreased by 7 percent in 2014, according to the February Agricultural Newsletter released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Overall, the 7th Federal Reserve District – which includes Iowa, …

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Iowa Soybean Association offers scholarships

The Iowa Soybean Association is offering 10 $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to pursue agricultural studies at an Iowa college. Applications can be found here and are due March 1. Winners will be announced April …

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Green chemistry founder to speak at ISU

John Warner, a founder of green chemistry, will be the keynote speaker for Iowa State University’s Symposium on Sustainability Feb. 23. The Environmental Protection Agency defines green chemistry as the design of chemical products and …

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Sustainable Iowa Land Trust aims at young farmers

 

A nonprofit group two years in the making, Sustainable Iowa Land Trust, will attempt to make it easier for young farmers to arrange for land to grow, for example, fruits and nuts, or raise …

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DuPont operating earnings up 20 percent

DuPont Co. today announced strong fourth-quarter and annual operating results, despite significant market and economic challenges. The Delaware-based parent of DuPont Pioneer reported earnings of 71 cents per share, compared with 59 cents per share …

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Newton Development Corp. receives $200,000 from USDA for loans

Newton Development Corp. has received $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development programs to help small businesses in poor or underserved areas. The USDA provides the loans to local organizations that in turn …