Iowa loses DowDuPont HQ as Johnston chosen for global center
DowDuPont selects Windsor and Indianapolis for global business centers while Johnston Iowa remains home to DuPont Pioneer leadership and R and D. The $130 billion merger aims to split into three firms within two years with $1.3 billion in synergies. Iowa approves 16 million incentives including a 2 million forgivable loan and up to 14 million in research credits for 250 to 500 jobs in Johnston.
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Tenants set for first floor of The National in New Bohemia
Brenhemia a family owned cafe and bar will relocate from CSPS building to The National at 307 12th Ave SE in New Bohemia opening by Aug 1 seating 60 inside and more outdoor space. An urban taco joint from Cobble Hill owners also plans a late fall opening with 70 seats and 25 staff. HBK Engineering will open a Corridor office in the building.
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Iowa yields bumper corn and soybean crops in 2015
U S Department of Agriculture data show Iowa with 2.5 billion bushels of corn in 2015, an average yield of 192 bushels per acre. West Central District led in corn, Kossuth County produced 62.2 million, and four of the top five yields were in the Northwest District with Cherokee at 209.6 bushels per acre. Soybean production reached a record in 53 counties with Kossuth, Plymouth, and Pottawattamie each over 10 million bushels.
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Deere earnings fall on farm downturn and weak construction demand
Deere & Co. reports first quarter 2017 net income of 254.4 million or 0.80 per share on 5.5 billion in sales, down from 386.8 million and 6.4 billion a year earlier. Equipment sales drop 18 percent in the US and Canada and 9 percent overseas, with currency effects and weaker product mix. The company lowers full year 2017 sales and earnings forecasts despite a cautious outlook and vows continued investment in innovation and new markets.
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