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Retailers report strong gains for February
March 7, 2010
Snowstorms kept students out of classes, but they apparently didn’t keep shoppers out of stores — locally or nationwide — in February. » Full Story
A biodiesel mandate for Iowa?
March 7, 2010
DES MOINES – For every dollar that Iowans spend on diesel fuel, more than 70 cents leave the state. » Full Story
Facing carbon credits on farms
March 7, 2010
No matter how proposed climate-change legislation fares in Congress, carbon likely has more value than what it trades for, especially for farmers. » Full Story
Casino proponent to speak Tuesday
February 28, 2010
Carrie Tedore, director of public relations for Iowa Properties, Pennisula Gaming, will speak Tuesday on the economic impact of a casino in Fort Dodge during the Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce’... » Full Story
2010 crop outlook — 2010 season looks like ’09
February 28, 2010
Although one may look askance at his comment, Elwynn Taylor, ISU climatologist, said 100 percent of field tiles are currently starting to run, because the 4-inch depth of Iowa soils is not as cold... » Full Story
Earns national award
February 28, 2010
Dave Nelson, of Otho, a Fort Dodge agribusinessman, received the 2009 Innovator of the Year award last month at the 18th annual National No-Tillage Conference in Des Moines. » Full Story
ICCC sets computer recordkeeping workshop
February 28, 2010
Iowa Central Community College will be offering a computerized farm recordkeeping workshop on March 9 at Iowa Central in Fort Dodge in the Career Education Building, Room 111. » Full Story
Odorless, colorless, toxic
February 21, 2010
A leaking chimney. A poorly adjusted gas stove. There are many causes of excessive carbon monoxide buildup.
Fortunately, many of them are easily preventable. » Full Story
Examining ag’s future mega trends
February 21, 2010
SPENCER — With the prices of 80 percent of all consumer goods affected by the price of oil, then watching the oil market will be essential to farming success. » Full Story
ICCC sets tillage workshop
February 21, 2010
Iowa Central Community College will be offering a field tillage systems workshop from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, in the Career Education Building, Room 108, in Fort Dodge. » Full Story