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Farm News Ag Show is nearing

It is not too early to make plans to attend this year’s version of the annual Ag Show held by Farm News. CJ Bio America will present the 22nd annual Farm News Ag Show Dec. 6-7 at the Webster County Fairgrounds south of Fort Dodge at 22770 Old Highway 169. The show will run from 9 a.m. to ...

October is National Pork Month

October has been designated National Pork Month. That makes it an especially good time to reflect on the importance of the pork industry to this state. It’s unlikely that anyone who lives in Iowa does not already know that pork production contributes mightily to the economic vitality of the ...

No defender of family farms

To the editor: David Kruse’s column (Farm News, Aug. 23, 2004) begins, “Capitalism can be brutal.” He says the downturn in grain prices may put some farmers out of business, but that’s just how the system works. The fact is he is not a defender of family farms and doesn’t know ...

Farmhouses are centerpieces of Iowa farms

Siloes and big barns are usually the first buildings someone spots when driving by a farm. But tucked somewhere in between them is the structure that is the real heart of any Iowa farm — the farmhouse. Farmhouses come in all shapes and sizes. Often, they are older buildings that have been ...

Soybeans are big business in Iowa

Nobody knows exactly how long humans have cultivated the soybean, but agricultural historians seem quite certain its domestication as a crop in China dates back three millennia. There are actually Chinese records documenting soybean growth as far back as the 11th century. There is some ...

Eminent domain drives landowner opposition

In his latest rant (Aug. 9 issue) bemoaning Summit’s CO2 pipeline delay, David Kruse omitted key facts and pointed out a problem with Iowa’s eminent domain laws. As one of the “holdouts” who refuses to sign an easement, allow me to fill in the gaps. The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) ...

Clay County Fair triumphs after flooding

In a state, indeed, even a nation, full of county fairs, the one held every year in Clay County stands out. Its reputation for excellence was upheld again this year. Thousands of people flocked to the fairgrounds to see all the exhibits. Artists like Trace Adkins entertained huge crowds. The ...

CO2 pipelines don’t constitute ‘public use’

To the editor: Farm News’ coverage of the carbon pipeline issue is to be commended. Bonnie Ewoldt and David Kruse seem to have extensive knowledge of the subject (Aug. 9, 2024). Here are some other points that should be included: Tax credits of $45 billion given to pipeline investors is ...

2024 Farm Progress Show warrants a look

Thousands of people will soon be converging on Boone for what is described as the largest outdoor agriculture show in the nation. That event is the 2024 Farm Progress Show to be held Aug. 27-29 at 1827 217th Road in Boone. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is a highlight of the ...

On carbon pipelines

After reading the Farm News Aug. 8th column by David Kruse concerning the controversy over carbon pipelines, eminent domain and water usage, it is kind of like reading about a chicken with its head cut off! The most revealing statement came from Kruse when he claimed, “Bruce Rastetter is ...