agriculture
Grain Indemnity Fund assessment to end September
The Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund Board has voted to end assessments on grain sold to Iowa-licensed grain dealers, as well as the participation fees for licensed grain dealers and warehouse operators, effective Sept. 1. According to a release, the assessment…
Craft brewing market beckons Iowa farmers
Mark Pattison of Buck Creek Hops shows off a package of frozen hops ready for…
Iowa’s ag industry looks to build on export strengths
Despite trade & biofuel concerns, Trump seen as ‘net positive’ for ag By Emery…
Altorfer plans West Branch location
By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—After seeing growing demand in southeast Iowa, Altorfer, Inc. is planning a full-service…
Urban farm brings flood plain back to life
By Sarah Binder Looking at empty plots west of the Cedar River, Matt Meyer sees opportunity. Mr.…
