DES MOINES (AP) — Farmers and biofuel industry officials are reacting angrily to a rule released by the Environmental Protection Agency that they say doesn’t uphold a promise President Donald …
When is comes to days suitable for fieldwork, Northeast Iowa farmers had slightly less time than the state average last week at 2.9.
WASHINGTON, DC – Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened signup today for the program that helps produ…
Pheasants Forever and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Iowa have expanded the organization’s Precision Agriculture efforts across Iowa with the recent promotion of Josh Divan t…
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Some come to the annual Waverly Midwest Horse sale for the chicken noodles. Some come to buy horses and equipment. All can agree on this: it's a unique event.
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When Blake Kerns was 16, he and a high school friend decided to grow a patch of sweet corn for a summer business venture. Kerns rented an acre and-a-half of land from his dad Rex, he and his f…
Randy Kiel has farmed for 25 years, surviving challenges such as weather and fluctuating market prices.
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The Positively Oelwein Committee wrapped up its season of Spiffy Awards last week with presentations at the homes of Paul and Kim Stammeyer, 16 Hillside Dr. E., Ken and Marcia Woodraska, 1215 …
DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Monday commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Conditions report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The repo…
AMES — In an on-going effort to build future leadership for both the Iowa cattle industry and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, ICA is taking applications for the 2020 Young Cattlemen’s Leader…
DES MOINES — It’s been cool lately, but autumn is looking warm, said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig in a statement released Monday on the Iowa Crop Progress and Conditions report rele…
Ma and Pa’s Diner at 114 S. Frederick Ave., downtown Oelwein, is gearing up for its first year celebration. Owner Joanna Howell says she can’t believe a year has almost gone by since she fulfi…
MISSOURI VALLEY (AP) — It’s a cool, stormy morning at Rhizosphere Farm, and Terra Hall stands in the drizzle in one of her large fields, pointing out her last heirloom tomato plants.
Camp EWALU at Strawberry Point received a special gift on wheels this week from longtime local supporters. Camp Director Clark Baldwin was in Oelwein Thursday to accept the gift of a pickup tr…
Oelwein businesswoman LouAnn Milks, owner of LouAnn’s Quilt Garden and Retreat, is feeling very blessed these days. With retirement on the horizon, Milks was hoping to find someone interested …
INDEPENDENCE — Buchanan County’s Women, Land and Legacy present a free workshop by Mike Downey, Steven Bohr and Glen Moeller of Next Generation Ag Advocates on transition and estate planning a…
The Kokomo Hair and Tanning Salon and Spa has been in business for the past 22 years at in downtown Oelwein, and now it is expanding.
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is…
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Walk into Sam's Clothing in downtown Oelwein and you will see more than merchandise such as suit jackets and sports teams T-shirts. To your right, you'll see a display tucked into the wall of …
OMAHA, Neb. — The Trump administration is following through on a plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline mixed with 15% ethanol.
NASHUA – The annual Spring Field Day will be held at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. The field day is free and open to the public. It starts at t…
Lumber Ridge Home Source is working to help provide more products to keep “shopping local” a community theme.
WEST DES MOINES — Nominations are now being sought to find the 2019 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year. The winner receives use of a new John Deere 6E utility tractor for a year.
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota State University is creating a new veterinary program with the University of Minnesota to address a shortage of rural care in the region.
