Tag: agriculture
Economic forecast 2018: Big growth, big risks
Deere & Co. economist Luke Chandler predicted big growth and big risks at the CBJ's Economic Forecast Luncheon, held Jan. 17 in downtown Cedar...
Craft brewing market beckons Iowa farmers
Mark Pattison of Buck Creek Hops shows off a package of frozen hops ready for distribution to brewers at his Solon office. A pound...
Iowa’s ag industry looks to build on export strengths
Despite trade & biofuel concerns, Trump seen as ‘net positive’ for ag
By Emery Styron
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“I want a drive-up window in that wall,” says Iowa State...
Altorfer plans West Branch location
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—After seeing growing demand in southeast Iowa, Altorfer, Inc. is planning a full-service agriculture facility in West Branch. Construction is expected to begin this spring,...
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. Meyer is the director of Cultivate Hope, a project organized by community development...