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August 27, 2010 By Larry Kershner

When the news first broke about the egg recall here in Iowa, I figured it was one of three causes: (A) the hens were affected with salmonella from the brood source; (B) the two farms had rodent... more »

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Producers angered over VeraSun letter

September 3, 2010 Corn growers in Iowa, and elsewhere across the Midwest, were upset over the weekend to receive letters from “reorganized debtors” of VeraSun seeking refunds on payments they received for delivered... » Full Story

What’s new?

September 3, 2010 BOONE — The 2010 Farm Progress Show, which has also been known as the Super Bowl of agricultural shows, held this week near Boone, offered more than 500 exhibitors a chance to show thousands of show... » Full Story

Agents descend on egg farms for second time

September 3, 2010 WASHINGTON — Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, the two Iowa farms at the center of a salmonella outbreak and massive egg recall, have been visited by federal agents again. » Full Story

IT'S FRIDAY!

September 3, 2010 Cartoonist Rick Friday's submission for Sept. 3, 2010. » Full Story

Czech ag tire company to build in Iowa

September 3, 2010 BOONE — During the 2010 Farm Progress Show, held this week near Boone, a Czech manufacturer and the Iowa Department of Economic Development signed an investment agreement for a new manufacturing... » Full Story

Dupont to build new NW?Iowa research center

September 3, 2010 ORANGE CITY — DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred announced last week it will open a new corn research center in northwest Iowa. » Full Story

Scientists say yeast genes for biofuel uses identified

September 3, 2010 URBANA — A University of Illinois metabolic engineer has taken the first step toward the more efficient and economical production of biofuels by developing a strain of yeast with increased alcohol... » Full Story

Switchgrass lowers N loss in soil

September 3, 2010 AMES – By planting switchgrass and using certain agronomic practices, farmers can significantly reduce the amount of nitrogen and nitrates that leach into the soil, according to Iowa State Universit... » Full Story

FDA: No new egg outbreaks expected

August 27, 2010 DES?MOINES (AP) —Two large Iowa farms have recalled 550 million eggs because of possible contamination with salmonella. » Full Story

On with the show

August 27, 2010 BOONE — The 57th annual Farm Progress Show is scheduled to be held Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 for the second time on their new biennial site near Boone.

The FPS rotates between Decatur, Il. » Full Story

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