Iowa farmers boost corn yields through genetics and tech
Iowa farmers use stress tolerant seed corn and genetic traits to curb pests and weeds and extend the growing season. Improved equipment, precision fertilization, and specialization have raised yields from 135 to about 185 bushels per acre as farmers adopt new practices and pass knowledge to successors.
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Jeff Schussler
Northey
Don Elsbernd
Postville
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Elsbernd
Iowa
Gary Edwards
Rural
Anamosa
Edwards
Corn Promotion Board
Barrack
U.S. Department Gazette of Agriculture
Orlan.love
Gazcomm.com
City flood recovery clash of styles ends with manager’s exit
Prosser faced criticism for a methodical approach to flood recovery while critics urged faster action. Jones and Baldwin cite a conflict between city led planning and private sector involvement, leading to the creation of a dedicated flood recovery director and a split with the City Council.
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Dan Baldwin
Greater
Cedar Rapids
Jim
Baldwin
Rockwell Collins
Jones
Prosser
City Hall
Ron Corbett
Don Karr
Chuck Swore
John Smith
Crst Inc
Corbett
Economic Planning and Reinvestment Corp
Greg Eyerly
Eyerly
Monica Vernon
Justin Shields
Father pleads no contest in girl’s homicide case after twenty years
Christina Wells died at 19 from brain injuries suffered in 1989 abuse by her father Michael Wells. He pleaded no contest to second degree murder and received 15 years. His wife faced no charges. Christina’s adoptive mother Welch says justice is achieved, though she still mourns Beanie.
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Christina
Mike Wells
Christopher Michael Wells
Monticello
Associated Press
Welch
Beanie
Michael Haskins
Wells
Halkitis
Mike
Tina Wells
Haskins
Christine
Christina Welch
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Anamosa Farmer
Bill Northey
Barack Obama
White House
C-Span
Katrina
Haiti
Karr
Grand Forks
N.C
Ick.smith
Clay Jones
C.R. Foundation
Pasco County
Tampa
Georgia
Halkins
Iowa Clinical Research Corporation
Pe Vot Peraten
East
Burlington St
Iowa City
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