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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Crops doing well in west central Iowa
The corn and soybean crops are doing well in west central Iowa, especially considering the conditions in the spring, according to Mark Licht, Northwest Extension Field Agronomist based in the Carroll County ISU Extension office. — Full Story »
Lowery sees great opportunity in auction field
2008 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion Matt Lowery, 32, of Burwell, Nebraska, has some advice for young people who would follow in his footsteps. — Full Story »
Prairie Pedlar blooms
Jack and Jane Hogue started planting flower gardens at their Odebolt home in 1985.
The Hogues got their parents and their three children, Janna, Tyler and Emily, involved in growing the flowers. Seven acres of land, west of their home, became available for sale in 1995 so the Hogue family purchased the land to expand their flower gardens. They spent two years restoring the bow-truss barn and school, landscaping and adding theme gardens. The gardens became known as "Prairie Pedlar" and officially opened to the public in 1997 for viewing. "The word 'pedlar' is an old English spelling," explained Jack Hogue.
— Full Story »
From pineapples to salad, if it's edible, you're likely to find it fried and on a stick.
A glint of anticipation flashed in Rita Stauffer's eye as she placed her order for the newest delicacy at the Iowa State Fair. — Full Story »
Iowa fair: Some stuff old, other things new, much food fried
When the gates of the fairgrounds open today, visitors will be privy to a magical world that exists for just 11 days each year.
— Full Story »
Supervisors approve construction on matrix, hear from assisted living facility in Swea City
Dale Person of the Burt area voiced his concerns on the possible location of a future livestock operation, KSC Enterprises LLC, Section 9, Burt Township. — Full Story »
Go Green with 4-H
Story County 4-H and Iowa 4-H Foundations will raffle a 2008 Ford F-150 flex-fuel truck. The Ford Motor Company has partnered with the Iowa 4-H Foundation to raise funds and awareness for Iowa's 4-H programs. — Full Story »
Irrigators could face tighter water restrictions
Irrigators could face tighter limits on future groundwater pumping in the North Platte Valley. — Full Story »
Lower Republican NRD mulls budget
The Lower Republican Natural Resources District directors set a public hearing for a fiscal year 2008-09 budget that includes about $40,000 more in expenditures but $604,987 less in property tax asking.
The hearing will start at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the NRD office in Alma. — Full Story »
Rep River Compact will contract with arbitrator
Republican River Compact administrators agreed Wednesday in Lincoln to have a compact compliance arbitrator under contract within 30 days. — Full Story »
Cattle leaders give advice at Grazing Conference on adapting to high feed, fuel costs
It's always been true that conditions helping one segment of agriculture often create hardships for another. The high corn prices now helping grain farmers have created higher input costs for cattle producers. — Full Story »
Fairgoers soak up living lessons
Whitney Horn put her arm through the cage and ran her hand lightly over the calf's head. — Full Story »
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