Local News

From farm to fashion

In a concept called farm to fashion, Iowa corn farmers are raising a crop that’s being used by global apparel brands. Last year, Qore opened its $360 million plant in Eddyville, which has been busy converting corn sugar into 1,4-butanediol (BDO), a chemical feedstock once made from coal and petroleum, through a partnership with Cargill. The 2,000-acre Eddyville plant produces high fructose corn sweeteners, dextrose and other food ingredients. The facility aims to produce 66,000 metric tons of Qira annually, using corn grown primarily within 100 miles of the Eddyville campus. ...

Replanting the rural landscape

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ changes outlined

Other tax changes highlighted

A reader recently emailed me, saying that they were distressed about how modern dairies operate. I replied with some insights gleaned from my six decades’ worth of dairy experience. The ...

Columns

A diamond in the rough

We were hundreds of miles from home, riding in the car and heading west when I had nothing better to do than inspect my wedding ring for cleanliness and flaws. I was sure my husband would prefer that to my examining him for the same things. And I was glad he was driving so he couldn’t do ...

Dairy questions answered …. and digested

All chickens come home to roost

My quarter’s worth contribution on tariff ruling

Hometown Cookin' Favorites

Spring into spring with favorites for the whole family

Welcome to Daylight Savings Time. We will soon be able to celebrate the first day of spring, which is March 20. It is one of my favorite times of the year. Everything seems to return to life: trees start to bud, tulips appear, our days are warmer and we look forward to seeing the first robin ...

Recipes for the busy farmer

Love is in the air

Heart healthy

Editorials

Enjoy the Progress Agriculture section

This edition of Farm News includes the annual Progress Agriculture section. It provides a comprehensive look at how a wide array of developments in our region are shaping the agricultural tomorrow. While every issue of this newspaper is filled with articles, features and advertisements that ...