Drought grips Iowa crops and stirs food price fears
Drought like heat scorches Iowa corn and soybeans with prices rising to seven dollars a bushel as yields shrink. Bank on ripple effects across livestock feed costs and grocery prices though daily swings temper immediate jumps. Iowa Farm Bureau notes tight supplies lifting costs through processors, grain elevators, and ethanol plants. The USDA report due next week will shape market moves as condition ratings decline nationally. The Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit July 23 24 in Ames will address risk and price swings with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack delivering the keynote.
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Farmland leasing and land values workshop slated in Algona
Iowa State University Extension hosts a July 26 workshop at the Algona Public Library room A at 1 30 pm. Attendees hear from Melissa O Rourke on farmland values and leasing trends including flexible cash leases and aging landowners. A workbook, fee of 15 295 2469 pre registration guidance provided.
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Retirement tribute honors Tribune bookkeeper Gloria Friis
Ten years ago Gloria Friis retired as Tribune bookkeeper and proofreader after a party hosted by Editor Meriyn and Betty Elman with staff and spouses in attendance. The piece also notes the Johnsons of Buffalo Center visiting relatives during Independence Day, linking to their TV work with Doc.
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Drought Discussion And Outreach Event At Johnson Seed
Outreach hosts a drought discussion this Friday July 20 at Johnson Seed two miles east of Swea City starting 10 a.m. ISU Extension agronomists discuss moisture supply crop stress yields and pests while livestock forage and crop insurance topics are also on the agenda. The program features Paul Kassel Jim McDermott John Long Russ Euken Nicole Tifft and Paul Nerem.
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Iowa Sees Higher Soybean Plantings Amid Corn Acre Shift
USDA acreage report shows national soybean plantings at 76.1 million acres up from 74.98 million, while corn acres rise to 96.4 million from 91.92 million. Iowa leads with 14.0 million corn acres, down slightly from 14.1 million in 2011. ISA President Dean Coleman notes strong world demand and potential exports, with weather and drought conditions shaping the season.
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Buffalo Center Tribune Staff Directory and Publication Notes
A period piece listing newsroom contacts, deadlines, and office details for the Buffalo Center Tribune. It includes hours, staff roles for News Editor Amber Hansen, Publisher Ryan Harvey, circulation contacts, and ad and obit inquiries, along with general publication policies and post office guidance.
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