Iowa farmers plan to plant 5 million acres of corn this week
The Gazette reports ideal conditions in Iowa with soil moisture and warm forecasts. Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey says 5 to 6 million acres could be planted in a week, with 14 percent already planted four days behind the 5 year average. ISU Extension corn specialist Mark Licht notes capacity of 1.3 million acres per day.
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the Gazette
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Center Point
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Iowa
Iowa Agriculture
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Northey
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Iowa State University Extension
Mark Licht
State Moves on Bird Flu Crisis as Hotline Opens
Officials reveal a nationwide bird flu outbreak threatens about a quarter of laying hens. The state activates an information hotline and weighs authorizing aid from the National Guard to assist farms and containment efforts.
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Iowa bird flu epidemic widens with five new probable cases
Iowa officials report five new probable bird flu cases raising total sites from three to five. Ag secretary Bill Northey notes a jump from 12 to 17 in a day and activates the Iowa Concern Hotline for public questions while no state emergency declaration has been issued yet.
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Iowa Agriculture
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Iowa Concern
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Public Safety probes gun purchases as officers go on leave
The Iowa Department of Public Safety placed three state patrol officers on paid administrative leave as two retired DI investigators review handgun purchases made between April 2013 and March. Maj. Todd Misel Maj. Michael Winter and Lt. Richard Pierce are the on leave officers.
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Todd Misel
Michael Winter
Richard Pierce
Iowa State Patrol
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Ronald Mower
Kirk Nielsen
Marion appoints Chris Dyer as new district superintendent
Joseph Chris Dyer was named Marion Independent School District superintendent to focus on finances and facilities. The 68 year old educator comes from Tuckahoe Common School District in Southampton New York where he led since 2010. His contract was approved by the Marion school board. retiring Supt Sarah Pinion leaves June 30.
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Chris” Dyer
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Sarah Pinion
Pinion
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