HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Veterinary Clinic is practically unrecognizable these days after an extensive renovation and expansion that was recently completed. Owners of the practice, Dr. Aubrey Cordray and her husband Kevin Cordray decided to make the changes in order to accommodate their ...
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Study (INRS) is now in its seventh year and continues to work toward a hefty goal of reducing nutrient loads such as nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater treatment plants and farm fields reaching not only Iowa’s waterways, but to the Gulf of Mexico. “Our ...
After reconnecting after college, Bill Frederick and James Holz decided to get together and make the most of something they already knew something about — cover crops. “Both of our families were using cover crops so we decided to capitalize on that idea,” said Frederick. “We thought ...
As Mike Crouthamel’s business, Farmer’s Grain Systems, grew, he had no choice but to find a new place to suit that growth. Crouthamel had been looking for a place to build not only to accommodate his growing business, but to a location that would provide his business with a better ...
MARCUS — When Kyle Lundsgaard was looking for a way to grow equity in his farming operation, he figured cattle offered the best opportunity. He also wanted to modernize his production systems while keeping his operation diversified. “I’ve raised cattle outdoors, so I know all about ...
ARCADIA — When Darrell Henkenius becomes the next CEO of the farmer-owned FAC on March 1, 2021, he will become the fourth general manager in the western Iowa cooperative’s 84-year history. The FAC board selected Henkenius to fill this role after current CEO Dave Leiting retires at the ...
