Railcar shortages loom over Cedar Rapids grain mills
A Cedar Rapids panel of five grain industry executives told about 190 attendees at the Honor Farm Family Dinner that railcar shortages and red tape hinder future growth. They cited Quaker Oats, Corn Sweeteners, General Mills, National Oats, and Cargill leaders noting transportation as the biggest problem and government paperwork as a major barrier.
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Cedar Rapids
Honor Farm
Stouffer
Five Seasons Hotel
Richard Stimple
Quaker Oats
Agricultural Committee of
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Hughes
Cedar Rapids grain market seen rising with strong demand
Grain prices are rising in Cedar Rapids with evidence of an expanding market for soybeans. Palmby notes a 26 million bushel soybeans market boosts producer returns while Quaker Oats processes 17 million bushels annually and Corn Sweeteners uses 165000 bushels daily. Russ Blom honors Randy Balderston family as 1979 Eastern Iowa Honor Farm Family at a large Agricultural Day event led by the Chamber.
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Randy Balderston
Central City
Kimberly
Agricultural Committee
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Palmby
Cedar Rapids
Stimple
Quaker Oats
Nissen
Russ Blom
Chamber
Iowa
Balderstons
Ryan
Aaron
Kristi
Datebook Conference Shows Young Adults Meet at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
The 31st annual Western Regional Conference for Young Adults convenes at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca near Shueyville from Friday through Sunday. Linn County hosts a Record and Awards Committee meeting on Wednesday at the extension office in Marion.
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Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
Shueyville
Linn County
50Th St
Marion
Anamosa Carcass Clinic Meeting Slated At High School
A carcass informational meeting is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday March 27 in the Anamosa High School vocational agricultural room. The Jones County Parkettes will host a Bake It with Lard contest in the home economics room alongside the follow-up meeting.
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Anamosa
Anamosa High School
Jones County Parkettes
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Delta Dream
Miami Beach
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Adelta
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Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School
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Kennedy Happiness
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