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Farm Bureau to host economic summit

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is bringing experts to Iowa State Center in Ames to discuss how farmers can deal with the risks of farming today, with land prices and commodity prices continuing to rise. …

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Pioneer’s purchase of South African seed company approved

The South African Competition Appeals Court overturned a prior ruling by the South African Competition Tribunal yesterday and approved Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.’s purchase of a majority share in South African seed company Panna Seed…
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Pioneer plans new distribution facility in Spencer

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. broke ground on a new facility in Spencer on Friday.

The new facility will serve as a regional distribution point for corn and soybean seeds and is expected to open in …

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Group says more extreme storms coming, climate change to blame

The Midwest will see an increase in the number of extreme storms in the future, according to a study released Wednesday by the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization (RMCO). The group also said the Midwest is…
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ISU study shows ethanol saved Midwest consumers $1.69 per gallon in 2011

Over the past 11 years, increased ethanol production has saved U.S. consumers 29 cents a gallon on average, and 45 cents a gallon on average in the Midwest, according to a report released Tuesday by…
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Deere net income up for fiscal second quarter of 2012

Deere & Co. announced today that its net income for its fiscal second quarter, which ended April 30, rose to $2.61 a share, up from $2.12 per share last year.

Bloomberg cited high crop prices …

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Iowa farmland prices continue to rise

The value of Iowa farmland increased 4 percent in the first quarter and 27 percent in a one-year period ending April 1, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said.

In a district made up of …

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Art’s Way completes purchase of Universal Harvester

Art’s Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. has completed the acquisition of Ames-based Universal Harvester Co. Inc., in a move that will link the two closely related companies to better serve the agriculture community, according to a …

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European elections cause worry, stock declines

European voters voiced discontent over austerity measures in several elections over the weekend, causing the euro to weaken and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index futures to drop this morning, along with Nasdaq futures.

In …

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Metro Waste accepting applications for environmental projects

Metro Waste Authority is accepting applications for grants to support environmental projects, such as clean ups, rain gardens and recycling projects. With the competitive grant, recipients can receive up to $2,500 for projects. Applications must …

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