Areas of severe to exceptional drought are continuing to shrink in Iowa and Illinois, but more precipitation is needed for a full recovery.
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Agriculture / News
Super Bowl spot salutes farmers
The Super Bowl is more than just a big football game. Lots of folks watch just to see the commercials….
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Agriculture
Farm Show underway
More than 200 agricultural companies have representatives at this year’s annual Farm Show, and admission and parking are free.
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Agriculture / News
Ag in the AM: Vilsack Stays at USDA
Former Iowa Governor to remain as USDA Secretary in Obama Administration
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Agriculture / News
Ag in the AM: Grocery Prices Drop at Close of 2012
The American Farm Bureau says the price for groceries dropped in the last three months of 2012 but will rise in 2013
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Agriculture / News
Scott Co. opponents call anhydrous ammonia tank ‘very scary’
The opposition to an anhydrous ammonia tank made its last unified push Thursday night.
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Agriculture / News
Ag in the AM: Farm Bill Extension Passes Without Safeguards
“Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes passage of Farm Bill extension through September.
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Agriculture / News
Drought and decisions facing farmers in 2013
It’s no secret that summer 2012 brought a one-two punch of drought and heat. It made the seed corn harvest…
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Agriculture / News
Scott County Farm Values Among Iowa’s Highest
Iowa farm values the highest ever with Scott County acres among the priciest
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Agriculture
Ag in the AM: Mississippi River Still Open
Mississippi River remains open to barge traffic as Corps of Engineers now believes water levels will be sufficient until December 29
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Agriculture / Viral Video
Video: Farming Gangnam Style
The same guys who brought us “I’m Farming and I Grow It” are now farming – Gangnam Style.
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Agriculture
Monsanto expanding in Iowa
Monsanto will spend more than $100 million to expand two plants in Iowa plus two others.
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Agriculture / News
Drought decisions threaten Mississippi River barge traffic
Washington lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are calling on presidential action to keep barges moving on the Mississippi…
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