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Ag Matters: David Cook, President of Iowa State University

David Cook, President of Iowa State University, was present at the Borlaug Learning Center and Northeast Research Farm for their…

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Naig Boasts Iowa’s Cover Crop Enrollment

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the state’s farmers are embracing cover crops at a record pace. He comments, “We…

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Tractor Rollover in Butler County

On Monday, emergency response was called to a tractor rollover on County Road C-13 east of Birch Avenue in Butler…

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Fuel Costs Add Pressure Through Transportation Surcharges

High fuel prices are creating another financial headache for farmers through transportation surcharges that can ultimately reduce the price producers…

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Ag Matters: Judge Vaden on Investments in Iowa Research

Nashua had a large crowd on September 10th for the 50th Anniversary of the Northeast Research Facility. It reined in…

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A proclamation to allow farmers to haul heavier loads

Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation allowing farmers to haul heavier loads of grain, fertilizer, and manure on Iowa…

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Share the roadway this harvest season

Harvest is well underway in many parts of rural America. Dan Neenan, director of the National Education Center for Agricultural…

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American farmers taking a stand on fertilizer prices

On September 11th a hearing gathered over 170 farmers from 13 states representing various commodities to address the unfair fertilizer…

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Ag Matters: Kay Connelly, Vital to Nashua Research Facility

There was a fair amount of learning that took place at the 50th Anniversary of the Borlaug Learning Center and…

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China Steps Up U.S. Soybean Purchases Ahead of Xi Visit

China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers as harvest…

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