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Farm News Editorial
May 29, 2015 Event is the world’s largest pork industry trade show The 2015 incarnation of the World Pork Expo gets underway in Des Moines Wednesday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and runs through Friday. more »»
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May 22, 2015 When a politician makes a promise, it’s not uncommon for voters to respond with skepticism. When U.S. Se. more »»
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May 15, 2015 Family farms have been at the heart of American agriculture since early in the nation’s history. more »»
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May 8, 2015 Egg production is big business in Iowa. The Hawkeye State has more than 50 major egg producers. The state’s nearly 60 million layers generate a remarkable 1. more »»
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May 1, 2015 Gov. Terry Branstad has officially proclaimed May as Beef Month in Iowa. For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorites. more »»
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April 24, 2015 Generates more than 28 percent of state’s electricity Windmills once dotted the Iowa landscape. more »»
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April 17, 2015 The late 1960s were turbulent years in America. It was a time of rapid change when young protesters expressed disillusionment with many aspects of the world their elders had built. more »»
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April 10, 2015 Clean, safe water is important to all living things. more »»
FFA members change their own world
April 3, 2015 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. more »»
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March 27, 2015 It’s a good time to recognize agriculture’s contributions As another growing season approaches it’s a good time to recognize the contribution agriculture makes in the lives of all of us. more »»
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March 20, 2015 Agriculture is at the very heart of life in the Hawkeye State and especially so as spring unfolds. The renewal of the earth is also a time when the pace quickens on Iowa’s 88,000 farms. more »»
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March 13, 2015 USDA releases data showing possible impact The U.S. more »»
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March 6, 2015 It’s been more than 180 years since land that is now the state of Iowa was opened for settlers. more »»
Foreign sales boost ag economy
February 27, 2015 Selling products abroad can benefit for all parts of the U.S. economy. In recent years, however, it has been especially important to American agriculture. more »»
FFA Week starts Saturday
February 20, 2015 FFA was established in 1928 as Future Farmers of America. It was renamed the National FFA Organization in 1988 to reflect the rapid changes and greater employment diversity in agricultur. more »»
Enjoy Progress Edition 2015
February 20, 2015 As the holiday season draws to a close each year, the writing staff at Farm News embarks on a challenging adventure — producing a comprehensive look at how a wide array of developments in our region... more »»
Hawkeye State benefits from USDA initiative
February 13, 2015 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced more than $370 million in funding for what it characterizes as “100 high-impact projects” as part of its Regional Conservation Partnership Program. more »»
Grassley assumes major new role
February 6, 2015 With Republicans now the majority party in the United State Senate, all of that body’s committees are now chaired by members of the GOP. more »»
Corn fuels Iowa’s economy
January 30, 2015 Corn production has been a key factor in the Iowa economy for more than 150 years. The state’s 21st-century economy is characterized by increasing diversit. more »»
IPFS starts 3-day run Tuesday
January 30, 2015 It’s largest indoor event of its type in upper Midwest What organizers say is the largest indoor agricultural equipment show in the upper Midwest — and the third largest in the United States — kicks... more »» |
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