Energy

The nomination of Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey to a new undersecretary position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture is still stuck in a political battle between ethanol and oil interests, according to Sen. Chuck …

Des Moines Water Works recently gained recognition of energy savings at the Fleur Drive plant, including certification to the ISO 50001 standards and Superior Energy Performance program. Water Works officials said they don’t know of …

World Agri-Tech and Radicle Growth, a San-Diego based acceleration fund, are taking applications for a pitch competition offering a $250,000 investment for the winner. Applications are due Jan. 19. Eight finalists will be announced Feb. …

Successful Farming reports that one way farmers can boost their bottom line amid low grain prices is by taking advantage of the research and development tax credit. Landowners who plant cover crops, or try different fertilizing techniques, …

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a meeting in Urbandale Jan. 23 to receive comments about Iowa’s water quality. The session is part of a once-every-three-years review of the state’s water quality standards …

Longtime MidAmerican Energy executive Bill Fehrman has been promoted to president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, replacing Greg Abel, who was promoted to vice chair of the board of parent company Berkshire Hathaway and …

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for December found that farmers are less optimistic about the health of the agricultural economy, Successful Farming reported. The barometer is based on a monthly survey of 400 agricultural …

Des Moines Water Works General Manager and CEO Bill Stowe today blasted Gov. Kim Reynolds’ call for long-term support of voluntary efforts to clean Iowa’s waterways, suggesting that approach won’t work. Stowe, who for years …