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Iowa farmers have harvested 27% of soybean crops in the state after yet another, hot and dry week caused pasture conditions to decline and topsoil and subsoil moisture levels to slip.
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10/2/24
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Since 2013, Sinclair Tractor has awarded more than $100,000 to area FFA students who have excelled in their achievements and who plan to further their education in the agricultural field of study.
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9/24/24
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Iowa had another unseasonably warm week as corn and soybean harvest got underway.
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9/24/24
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Alpaca farms across North America open to the public in the last weekend of September, and you can join the fun Sept. 28-29 during Alpaca Farm Days at McCarty’s Corner Farm.
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9/24/24
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors will draft a letter to Iowa legislators regarding the board’s concerns about carbon dioxide pipelines/eminent domain, specifically as it relates to …
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By Tamara Browning
Index Reporter
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9/18/24
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Farming continues to be one of the most hazardous occupations in the country. Safety webinars and training are available for agriculture workers Sept. 15 through Sept. 21, which is recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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9/18/24
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Federal appellate court judges heard oral arguments Sept. 12 for a case filed by groups seeking stronger Environmental Protection Agency water pollution regulations at concentrated livestock operations.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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9/18/24
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Corn and soybeans in Iowa are several days behind 2023’s maturation schedule, but are in overall good to excellent condition as harvest begins.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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9/18/24
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A busy summer paid dividends for North Scott’s FFA chapter.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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9/17/24
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Iowa State Fair Results: Scott County
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9/11/24
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Crop conditions for corn, soybeans and pasture are far better than conditions from this time last year, with over 75% of corn and soybeans and 63% of pasture rated as good or excellent, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop progress and condition report for the state.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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9/11/24
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Iowa State Fair Results: Muscatine County
Beef
Beef Showmanship
Grades 11-12: Addyson Lehman, Purple, Grade 11-12 Champion Beef Showman; Kalyssa Herrold, Blue; Grady Claussen, Blue
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9/11/24
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A Scott County barn is among 11 round barns on this year’s, Sept. 14-15 Iowa barn tour, which includes many barn styles in Scott, Cedar and Muscatine counties.
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9/3/24
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced over $14 million in grants for 19 projects in Iowa designed to increase availability and access to biofuels.
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8/21/24
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Congratulations to these eastern Iowa farm families recognized at the Iowa State Fair for their 150-plus year old Heritage Farms, and 100-year-old Century Farms.
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8/21/24
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spoke in favor of carbon dioxide pipelines as a way to aid Iowa’s ethanol production industry with an environmentally conscious impact.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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8/21/24
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S.
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Jack O'Connor, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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8/21/24
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Iowa State University roughly $750,000 to improve water quality through woodchip bioreactors.
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Jack O'Connor, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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8/14/24
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined two farmers and state agricultural officials in Omaha Aug. 7 in drawing a line in fertile soil.
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Aaron Sanderford, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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8/14/24
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Seven Iowa farm families will be recognized as recipients of the 2024 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. Nominations included descriptions of how living on the farm and choosing farming as an occupation has shaped the family's life. These families exemplify values derived from hard work and a love of farming.
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8/14/24
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