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Iowa farmer sees improved markets, rising input costs challenging 2027 margins

Northwest Iowa corn and soybean grower Brent Swart is one of many farmers making plans for 2027.”. The American Soybean Association board director tells Brownfield commodity prices have improved, which should help the bottom line. “We’re reflective back to 2025 where we just didn’t have many opportunities to market our...

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Iowa Pork Producers Mark 10 Years of Giving Back on Giving Tuesday

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will celebrate 10 consecutive years of giving back on Giving Tuesday by partnering with Fareway Stores and Central Iowa Shelter & Services to provide breakfast and fellowship to Iowans experiencing homelessness. The annual event will take place Tuesday, December 1, with volunteers preparing and...

Des Moines, IA · 1d
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Data center expansion raises questions about water quality

The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club says rapid growth in data centers is raising concerns about water use and water quality. Conservation coordinator Jess Mazour says growing water demands could have implications for both rural communities and agriculture. “We deserve to know if it’s coming from an aquifer, a...

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Aging Barge Fleet Raises Concerns for Grain Transportation

For Iowa grain producers, what happens down on the Mississippi River directly hits the bottom line at the local elevator. According to CoBank, an aging and shrinking U.S. barge fleet could mean higher shipping costs and weaker basis levels for farmers. Over the past decade, the inland barge fleet has shrunk by nearly eight percent, while the average vessel age has climbed to 17.6 years, with more barges retiring each year than are being replaced.

Iowa · 1d
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Sierra Club says data center developers are racing to strike deals before state officials act

DES MOINES — A coordinator for the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club says data center developers are hoping to strike deals with cities and counties before state and federal officials enact new restrictions. Jess Mazour was featured in a panel discussion hosted by the Iowa Farmers Union. “We...

Iowa · 1d

Des Moines Business Record

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Manufacturing remains economic engine as projects take shape

Iowa’s economy is largely concentrated around agriculture, finance and insurance and manufacturing, but no industry employs more people or contributes more to the state’s gross domestic product than manufacturing, according to a study from the Common Sense Institute. Manufacturing accounts for 17% of the state’s gross domestic product...

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We Are Iowa

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Herbicide used in corn found on Iowa's urban trees, inside homes

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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West Des Moines Farmland Could Become 2,200-Home Trail West Community

A stretch of farmland in western West Des Moines could transform into a sprawling new community of up to 2,200 homes over the next decade or more. The project, called Trail West, would rise on roughly 300 acres north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway, with the potential to grow to around 760 acres as it builds out.

West Des Moines, IA · 4d

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Iowa farmers see record crop yields despite challenging growing season

The USDA is projecting record corn and soybean yields for Iowa. Bayer Crop Science technical agronomist Jim McDermott is based in Spencer in the northwest part of the state and says the crop did better than expected in his area. “For soybeans it’s been one of the better years in...

Iowa · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says

Iowa State Extension says a week of curing at 80 to 85 degrees and high humidity turns sweet potato starch into sugar, then storage at 55 to 60 degrees. The post Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

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Crafting Your Home

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Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois Limit Winter Utility Shutoffs, With Some Protections Lasting Into April

Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois set winter utility shutoff limits; Ohio's runs to April 16 and Minnesota's to April 30. See who qualifies.

Minnesota · 4d

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Alaska Airlines to begin daily flights between Des Moines and Seattle

DES Moines, Iowa — Alaska Airlines plans to begin daily, nonstop flights between Des Moines and Seattle on June 24, 2027, adding the carrier to the schedule at Des Moines International Airport. The year-round service is scheduled to leave Seattle at 9 a.m. and arrive in Des Moines at...

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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13 Independent Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Corporate Chains A Run For Their Money

Have you ever walked into a small grocery store and wondered why you hadn’t discovered it sooner?. Iowa has plenty of independent markets that might make you rethink your usual supermarket routine. Some offer freshly prepared foods and impressive butcher counters. Others specialize in locally grown produce, international ingredients,...

Iowa · 2d

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Bob and Robby Jewell receive Iowa Leopold Conservation Award

Bob and Robby Jewell of Decorah have been selected as the 2026 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award® recipients. The $10,000 award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. The Jewells’ 1,600-acre farm,...

Decorah, IA · 2d

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UPDATED: Public Service Commission approves NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Corp merger

The Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. merger on Tuesday. The new company, once merged, will serve 2.1 million electric and natural gas customers in Montana, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. In a split vote, the PSC supported...

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InnerPlant reports its most extensive crop disease monitoring season yet

InnerPlant says its CropVoice platform issued 19 confirmed disease alerts in commercial soybean fields in Iowa and Nebraska during the 2026 growing season, including alerts for frogeye leaf spot and Cercospora leaf blight. About 200 farmers used the service across more than 140,000 soybean acres this year, according to the...

Nebraska · 1d

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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: November 13, 2026

Cover Crop Strategies editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week:. Water Quality and Cover Crops. A southwest Iowa farmer discusses how cover crops...

Iowa · 2d

AGDAILY.com

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Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026

Red Crown Rot reached 35 new counties in eight states in 2026, threatening soybean yields. The post Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026 appeared first on AGDAILY .

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Blue Compass RV Acquires Iowa Dealership

Blue Compass RV acquired Cheyenne Camping Center, a family-owned RV dealership that has served the Quad Cities market in Iowa for more than 60 years. The dealership is now named Blue Compass RV Quad Cities. The Quad Cities store is Blue Compass RV’s second Iowa dealership. Company President and...

Iowa · 5d

Axios Des Moines

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WDM housing development could bring 2,200 homes

A new housing development could bring 2,200 homes to the western side of West Des Moines . Why it matters: The Trail West project will bring more housing and pricing options to the growing western suburbs. The big picture: The development would add to a growing stretch of western West Des Moines, near other major projects, including the planned Grand Experience and MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion, says West Des Moines economic development director Ryan Moffatt. State of play: Caliber Homes and Jerry's Homes are partnering to develop about 300 acres of farmland north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway. The total project could reach around 760 acres. Zoom in: The first phase includes 130 single-family home lots. The number of phases is not yet known, and the project could take 10 to 15 years to build out. Caliber would focus on homes ranging from $800,000 to $3 million, while Jerry's Homes would offer lower-priced options. Jerry's Homes did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. The development could eventually include townhomes, apartments, rental condos and neighborhood-scale retail. It's an urban area with a "country aesthetic" with rolling hills and tree-lined waterways, Ryan Kauffman of Caliber Homes

West Des Moines, IA · 4d