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It’s all about control
December 2, 2012 CLARION — One of the downsides to tiling a farm field is that during a dry year, such as 2012, it would have been nice to have some of that drained water in the soil for thirsty row crops. more »» 
Back to her roots
November 25, 2012 HARCOURT — For Angie Lambert, opening her new business in Harcourt means going back to her root. more »» 
Changing times, changing strategies
November 25, 2012 AMES — The causes that lead to record-high grain prices was not news to farmers and agribusinessmen as they gathered for a meeting in Ames on Nov. 15. more »»
Why does China need all those soybeans?
November 25, 2012 AMES — During the past 10 years, China’s soybean imports have grown from 10 million metric tons in 2001-2002 to 59 mmt this year. more »»
Producers seeking alternative cattle feeds
November 25, 2012 BADGER — With low pasture quality coming out of the 2012 drought year, and with at least some of the same weather expected for 2013, dairy and cattle producers are facing mammoth feeding challenges. more »» 
Stores offer early start to Black Friday
November 18, 2012 Once the food is put away, the dishes are washed and visits with family are done, those eager to do a little holiday shopping can get a head start on tackling their Christmas lists on Thanksgiving... more »»
SMCH joins Iowa Health System network
November 18, 2012 LAKE CITY —Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City has formed a partnership with Iowa Health System. The new affiliation went into effect Nov. 1. more »»
Expect high grain prices through July
November 18, 2012 The high cost of corn can be expected to continue at least until July. And if 2013 yields hit trend line, corn prices could fall to the $4 range. more »» 
50,000 plants per acre
November 18, 2012 ADEL — Trying to get the most grain per acre is something that is not new to growers. But the ways growers go about doing that could soon be changing as Stine Seed Co. more »»
Will CSR2 be ready by Jan. 1?
November 18, 2012 The new formula for computing the corn suitability rating of ag land should be ready by Jan. 1, according to Kelvin Leibold, an Iowa State University Extension farm management specialis. more »» 
Map print highlights ‘fun’ side of FD
November 11, 2012 A print available featuring Fort Dodge will offer a new look of the city and several businesses in a uniquely illustrated form. more »»
Local restaurants thank veterans
November 11, 2012 Local businesses are observing Veterans Day by serving free food to those who are or were in the military. more »»
MidAmerican Energy reminds customers of streetlight safety
November 11, 2012 The fall and winter seasons bring shorter days as the sun sets earlier and rises later. With more hours of darkness, MidAmerican Energy Co. more »» 
Project LIBERTY taking shape
November 11, 2012 EMMETSBURG — “It’s fun to see this taking shape,” said Adam Wirt, regional biomass coordinator for POET Biomass LLC. more »»
2012 Farm Show is Dec. 5-6
November 11, 2012 The Farm News’ annual two-day Farm Show is set for Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 with a line-up of eight speakers and 60 or more exhibitors. more »»
Koch adding control center
November 4, 2012 Koch Nitrogen Co., LLC, has begun construction on a $10 million state-of-the-art control center building at its fertilizer plant near Fort Dodg. more »»
MidAmerican warns of scam
November 4, 2012 MidAmerican Energy Co. is warning the public about an unsolicited credit line offer that may target employees or customers of the company. more »»
SBA?recognizes Great Western Bank
November 4, 2012 The U.S. Small Business Administration recently recognized Great Western Bank as a top lender in Iowa for Fiscal Year 2012. Great Western Bank approved 27 SBA-guaranteed loans worth more than $16. more »»
Younkers parent company shows 3.7 pct. sales increase for quarter
November 4, 2012 The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., parent company of Younkers, announced comparable store sales in the four weeks ended Oct. 27, increased 3.7 percent. Total sales increased 3.7 percent to $199. more »»
Farm sales keep topping the charts
November 4, 2012 Within the past few weeks farmland sales made headlines as the dash for more tillable acres has spurred buyers to pay more than the average value of surrounding farms. more »» |
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