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Ag and Environment

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New agricultural coalition formed

Americans for Choice and Competition in Agriculture, a coalition dedicated to increased choice and competition in the multi-trait seed marketplace, was launched today in Des Moines, the organization announced. Charles “Chuck” Larson, a former state …

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No bones about it, we’re a ham and eggs state

Iowa agriculture dominates several commodities, from livestock to crops, according to the recently released Iowa Agricultural Statistics booklet. The state ranks first in production of hogs and egg-laying hens and is in the top 10 …

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Sysco Iowa builds a ‘taste-ful’ headquarters


Once a new headquarters building for Sysco Iowa Inc. opens early next year, customers will be able to see, smell and taste samples of the food services company’s products as they’re prepared in front of …

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Meetings this week to discuss Greater Des Moines’ sustainability

The Tomorrow Plan, a regional planning effort focused on the sustainable development of Greater Des Moines, is holding public meetings all this week to look at the community’s strengths and challenges.

 Meetings will be held …

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Iowa Finance Authority lends a hand to improve water quality

The Iowa Finance Authority approved more than $2.2 million in no-interest Planning & Design Loans to assist with project preparation costs for drinking water or wastewater facilities in Des Moines, Fort Madison, Garnavillo, Hartford, Keokuk, …

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U of I receives grant for black carbon research

The University of Iowa has been awarded more than $895,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the effects of black carbon on global warming. The grant was part of more than $6.6 …

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Blowing into your neighborhood: WindTV

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today announced the launch of WindTV, a new showcase of video profiles of Americans whose lives have been positively affected by the wind energy industry. The site is located …

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Pioneer to build new research facility in Dallas Center

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. this morning announced plans to expand its presence in Central Iowa with a new research facility in Dallas Center. The new 50,000-square-foot facility will help support corn breeding and product development, …

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Farming and football on display at Kinnick

As part of the America Needs Farmers (ANF) partnership announced in August between the Iowa Farm Bureau and the University of Iowa athletics department, the football game Saturday at Kinnick Stadium between the Iowa Hawkeyes …

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Conference will focus on food and the environment

The Iowa Environmental Council will explore the connection between what we eat and the environment at a day-long conference, Agriculture for Life, Nov. 3 at Drake University. For more information about the conference or to …