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Gene-editing technology: 'How do we get this right?'

BY KATE HAYDEN

Friday, July 19, 2019 6:00 AM

Consumers who reach for decaffeinated coffee may not know how much of a carbon footprint their choice leaves behind.
To decaffeinate, coffee beans are transported to a specialized plant and treated either by organic chemical solvents or by a steam and water process, then shipped again to be processed and packaged. What if producers could just grow decaffeinated coffee beans instead?
Hanging on?

BY PERRY BEEMAN

Friday, June 28, 2019 6:00 AM

The signs of stress in the farm economy from low crop prices and tariffs run from higher loan volume to farmers barely hanging on to land.
Still, there is reason for optimism, say economists, finance experts and land brokers.
A Closer Look: Jennifer Zwagerman

BY PERRY BEEMAN

Friday, June 21, 2019 6:00 AM

Jennifer Zwagerman is stepping up one rung on the organizational chart at Drake University’s Agricultural Law Center, but it’s a big leap in the sense that she’s replacing a legend — center founder Neil Hamilton.
Farm lobby says third round of trade aid may be needed

BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF

Thursday, June 20, 2019 3:47 PM

If political gridlock lingers in the air during the 2020 election cycle, farmers may need a third round of government aid to stay afloat, Reuters reports.
Borlaug Dialogue opens registrations

BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF

Friday, May 17, 2019 4:33 PM
Bruere receives national recognition for auction sales

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 4:40 PM

Peoples Co. President Steve Bruere has been named an APEX 2018 National Broker of the Year by the Realtors Land Institute.
D.M. farmers market wins ag award

Monday, March 18, 2019 10:55 AM

The Des Moines Farmers' Market was among the winners of this year's Agriculture Leader Awards.
Food purchases by U.S. offer little relief

Monday, March 18, 2019 10:52 AM

The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting found the federal government has bought little of the promised $1.2B in ag goods.
Quinn to be honored with ‘Champion of Humanity’ award by Parliament

BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF

Monday, February 18, 2019 3:07 PM

The president of the World Food Prize, Kenneth Quinn, will be honored in Britain’s House of Lords on March 5 for his humanitarian contributions while serving as U.S. ambassador to Cambodia.
Applications open for Hunger Summit breakout sessions

BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF

Monday, February 18, 2019 11:02 AM

Due to anticipated high demand, the World Food Prize has opened applications for breakout sessions for the annual Iowa Hunger Summit earlier this year.
Boot camp to jump-start land acquisition process for beginning farmers

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 4:49 PM

A new boot camp presented in Newton is ready to serve beginning farmers who struggle to acquire their own land.
Newsmaker Q&A: Sarah Lohmeier

BY PERRY BEEMAN

Friday, January 4, 2019 6:00 AM

Sarah Lohmeier’s path to serving as president of the board of the nonprofit Iowa Environmental Council passed through a childhood in Ames and a nursing major at the University of Iowa.
Land Investment Expo features hemp, Ernst, Martha Stewart

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 4:45 PM

A little more than three weeks to go before the 12th edition of Peoples Co.’s Land Investment Expo, and the agenda is growing.
NOTEBOOK - One Good Read: ‘Dead skunk’ stench from marijuana farms outrages Californians

BY SUZANNE BEHNKE

Thursday, December 20, 2018 2:51 PM

In Iowa, neighbors to hog confinements, rendering plants or other ag-related operations at times sue over strong smells.
Ag Startup Engine companies surpass $10 million in investments

BY BUSINESS RECORD STAFF

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 2:37 PM

The Ag Startup Engine’s seven initial agricultural startup companies have collectively raised more than $10 million in follow-on investments, the organization announced today.

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