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The show goes on

By KRISS NELSON editor@farm-news.com DES MOINES – The Iowa Ag Expo – formally known as the Iowa Power Farming Show is a go and will be the first major indoor farm show to be held since last spring. The third largest indoor U.S. farm show is presented by Farm Credit Services of America and Ag Direct and will be held Feb. 2-4 in downtown Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center. Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wedesday, Feb. 2 and 3; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4. Cindy Feldman, director of marketing for the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association said the Iowa Ag ...

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Corn still fuels Iowa’s economy

The Hawkeye State continues to lead nation its production Corn production has been a key factor in the Iowa economy for more than 150 years. The state’s 21st-century economy is character- ized by increasing diversity. Agriculture isn’t as dominant as once was the case. Even so, there ...