Export Market Boost Could Revive Grain Transport Woes
Iowa State University economists Wisner and Baumer say the current drop in grain exports lowers transport pressure for now but could reverse as yields rise. They warn barge rates may stay low only briefly and rail shipments could rebound next year if crops meet expectations, urging farmers to use deferred pricing or spread sales to hedge transport risks.
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Ames
Iowa State University
Iowa
Bob Wisner
Phillip Baumer
U.S
Gulf Ports
Wisner
Baumel
Interstate Commerce Commission
Banmel
ISU
Priebe Sees Slim Chance for Iowa Land Use Bill Action
DES MOINES UPI Sen. Bert Priebe notes slim prospects for final action this session on Iowa land use policy. He may push to set the measure as a special order for early next session to show House leadership the Senate intends to debate and pass a land use policy, despite past House passage and Senate resistance.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Bert Pretbe
D-Algana
Senate
Robert D. Ray
House
Algona Democrat
Priebe
Dale Cochran
Eagle Grove
Andrew Varley
Regulatory Commission
State Land Policy Commission
State Commission
Agriculture
Prieba
Shucks Lets Talk It Over Rotary Honor
Eastern Iowa extension director Bob Hall trains to become Rotary International district governor taking duties July 1. Lyle Burkett to assist Delaware county program during Hall's absence. Hall returns Friday from Boca Raton.
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Iowa
Bob Hall
Manchester
Rotary International
Hall
Rotary
Lyle Burkett
Delaware County
Boca Raton
Fla
Farmer Emil Chatupsky Promotes Wildlife Conserving Strips
In Benton county near Vinton Emil Chatupsky debates lead conservation status while showcasing 200 acres of contouring with grass strips shrubs and sweet clover to slow runoff and build wildlife cover. He notes pheasant declines from 200 to 50 60 and describes plantings of multi flora roses ninebark autumn olive honeysuckle and future evergreens. Residents of Linn county join a Farm Bureau picnic with Central City students performing after a noon luncheon expected by about 250 attendees.
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Emil Chalupsky
Vinton
Floyd Peters
Benton County
Chalupsky
Emil Chatupsky
Emil
Linn County
Linn County Farm Bureau Women’s Organization
Central City
Hore Esidente
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Chicago
Rently
Senate Agriculture Committee
USDA
Texas
Wilson & Co
Cedar Rapids
Eldon Hans
Cedar Rapids Area
General Assembly
Merlin Pfanokuch
Linn
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