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Gardeners encouraged to share a row with those in need

Gardeners unsure of what to do with their surplus bounty can participate in the Share A Row program, a community-wide effort to grow fresh...

Seeding the field

Coming off an unprecedented year that saw not only a global pandemic affect every aspect of the economy, but also a devastating derecho that...

August’s derecho leaves storage, quality problems for Iowa farmers

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The aftermath of the Aug. 10 derecho will continue through the fall for Iowa farmers, many of whom will be tested by...
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Reynolds seeking USDA disaster designation

The USDA has estimated that 3.57 million acres of corn and 2.5 million acres of soybeans in the state were severely damaged by the...

Farm aid program now open for applications

Farmers and ranchers who have been hurt financially by the coronavirus pandemic have an opportunity to request aid from the federal government starting today,...

Iowa pork industry fighting to keep ASF virus at bay

Producers are instituting intense biosecurity measures at Iowa farms to keep out the virus that causes African Swine Fever (ASF).  PHOTO IOWA PORK PRODUCERS   By...

What keeps Iowa farmland values steady?

By Ben Isaacson and Maurie Cashman / Guest Column  The demand for food due to population growth and rising standards of living in developing countries...

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