Ag and Environment

Ag Processing Inc., a farmer-owned cooperative, has agreed to pay a $96,588 civil penalty to the federal government for its failure to develop and implement a facility response plan for its soybean processing facility in …

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Department of Natural Resources today announced funding for six Watershed Management Authority (WMA) applications. Each recipient of the seed money will form a WMA to reduce future flood risks …

A statement reaffirming climate change signed by 31 scientists from 22 colleges and universities in Iowa is making its way to Gov. Terry Branstad’s office Tuesday.

The statement urges politicians and candidates to acknowledge the …

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will broadcast a free tax seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22 on the Iowa Telecommunications Network. For more information, contact Ed Kordick at ekordick@ifbf.org or 225-5433. Farm Bureau …

Americans for Choice and Competition in Agriculture, a coalition dedicated to increased choice and competition in the multi-trait seed marketplace, was launched today in Des Moines, the organization announced. Charles “Chuck” Larson, a former state …

Iowa agriculture dominates several commodities, from livestock to crops, according to the recently released Iowa Agricultural Statistics booklet. The state ranks first in production of hogs and egg-laying hens and is in the top 10 …

The Tomorrow Plan, a regional planning effort focused on the sustainable development of Greater Des Moines, is holding public meetings all this week to look at the community’s strengths and challenges.

 Meetings will be held …