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Farm News Editorial
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 »»
Farm News Editorial
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 »»
Farm News Editorial
March 13, 2015 USDA releases data showing possible impact The U.S. more »»
Farm News Editorials
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 »»
Year of the soils
January 16, 2015 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced early this month that it had begun its observance of the International Year of Soils. more »»
Farm News Editorial
January 9, 2015 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Iowa’s former governor, was a guest participant at the Goals in Food & Agriculture Session of the U.S. more »»
Pipeline project offers opportunities, controversy
January 2, 2015 The oil boom in North Dakota has emerged in recent years as one of the Midwest’s most important economic stories. more »»
Reflecting on 2014
December 26, 2014 Soon, 2014 will be in the record books. That makes today an especially good time to reflect on the year that is about to end. more »»
F.I.R.S.T data will help farmers
December 19, 2014 Farmers Independent Research of Seed Companies — F.I.R.S.T. is an association of farmers and businesses that spans 16 states. F.I.R.S.T. more »»
Farm News Editorial
December 12, 2014 Across Iowa at this time of year 4-H is holding leader recognition and awards banquets. more »»
Maintain your most valuable resource
December 5, 2014 Maureen Horsley said it as well as it can be said: “You only get one body. Take care of i. more »»
Let’s shop locally whenever possible
December 5, 2014 The holiday shopping season is upon us once again. In the quest to find just the right gifts, seeking out bargains is part of the fun. more »»
Farm News Ag Show is place to be
November 28, 2014 Even those with the most casual interest in agriculture will want to be on hand when the 13th annual Farm News Ag Show kicks off at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the 2031 Quail Ave. more »» |
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