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REG finds bargain on equipment for future projects

Ames-based advanced biofuels maker Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced Tuesday that one of its subsidiaries has received approval from a Mississippi court to purchase certain equipment at a production facility in Columbus, Miss. Under the…
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DuPont CEO’s departure sets off debate over possible split

A board member known for his experience in breaking up companies has taken over as DuPont Co. CEO Ellen Kullman prepares to leave the company on Oct. 16, fueling speculation of a company breakup and…
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State hires Inova, Battelle to lead energy plan

Inova Energy Group and Battelle Memorial Institute were selected to conduct a study that will inform the state’s new energy plan, Gov. Terry Branstad said in a statement. Twelve companies had replied to a request for qualifications. …

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Alliant Energy looks to expand solar

Alliant Energy Corp.’s Iowa utility plans to seek proposals for new solar projects that could increase its solar power generation by 50 percent. The request is to build solar projects with generating capacities of 1 …

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Percentage of U.S. female farmers grows

Upper Valley Business News: Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the percentage of farms operated principally by women nearly tripled — to 14 percent from 5 percent — between 1978, when the …

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Event Nov. 19: Drake, ISU to hold soil and water conference

Drake University and Iowa State University plan a two-day soil and water conservation conference Nov. 19-20 at Drake’s Olmsted Center. More than 40 speakers will appear in sessions planned by Drake’s Agricultural Law Center and …

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UI: Burning oat hulls in power plant reduces harmful emissions

The University of Iowa reports that burning a 50-50 mix of oat hulls and coal in the university’s power plant reduced harmful emissions.


The technique cut carbon dioxide emissions by 40 percent and also reduced…
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Zebra mussels spread at Iowa Great Lakes

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports that zebra mussels have spread in the Iowa Great Lakes after the first discovery of the invasive pest in 2012 in East Okoboji Lake and Upper Gar Lake. …

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Monsanto to pivot into ag big-data field

Monsanto Co., which last month abandoned a $46 billion bid to buy Syngenta AG, plans to offer its shareholders a new corporate vision: a future in big data, Reuters reported.


Monsanto executives are seeking to reposition…
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Event Oct. 2: Pregracke to deliver Iowa Environmental Council keynote

Chad Pregracke, president and founder of Quad Cities-based river cleanup organization Living Lands & Waters, will give the keynote address at the Iowa Environmental Council’s annual conference Oct 2 at Drake University. The council is …