Harvest slowed by some rainy days
The rain farmers have been hoping for slowed some of the harvest last week. The U.S.D.A. reports says rainfall cut the time in the field by about two days. The corn harvest is now 9% statewide, compared to 5% the week before. The corn harvest is still six days ahead...
Harvest gets underway about one week ahead of last year
The corn and soybean harvest got underway last week in Iowa. The latest U.S.D.A. report says 5% percent of the corn crop has been harvested statewide, which is roughly one week ahead of both last year and the five-year average. The report says the overall corn...
Corn harvest estimates for Iowa lowered
Weather conditions have prompted the U.S.D.A. to lower its prediction of corn yields in Iowa by one-and-a-half percent. The estimate released today is based on crop conditions through September 1st. The U.S.D.A. predicts the average corn yield in Iowa will be 200...
Number of grain trains down in Iowa, drought impacts Mississippi barge traffic
The number of train cars carrying grain across he state dropped in July. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson told the Transportation Commission today that July continues what has been a downward trend. “Which is indicative of reduced grain exports, which were served...FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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UNI receives grant to turn old photos into interactive exhibit
UNI receives grant to turn old photos into interactive exhibit - Radio Iowa
An archival photography project at the University of Northern Iowa has landed a federal grant to help its users ...
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Home test
Home test - Radio Iowa
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Unhealthy air detected in parts of the state from Canadian wildfire smoke
Unhealthy air detected in parts of the state from Canadian wildfire smoke - Radio Iowa
The wildfire smoke from Canada is back over Iowa once again. Brian Hutchins at the DNR Air Quality Bureau says ...
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Banks in Sioux, Lyon County the target of check cashing fraud
Banks in Sioux, Lyon County the target of check cashing fraud - Radio Iowa
The Sioux and Lyon County Sheriff Departments are working with local police trying to identify individuals involved ...
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