Iowa Farm Science Push May Double Corn Yields by 2030
Iowa researchers and the Farm Bureau forecast major yield gains from seed genetics soil water and nutrient management pest control and precision equipment. Test plots show corn yields up to 400 to 500 bushels per acre while current statewide averages lag behind. Experts caution about practical limits even as innovations push earth’s production potential.
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David Miller
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Miller
Hunger Summit in Des Moines spotlights hunger aging issue
The Iowa Hunger Summit runs 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuesday at the Downtown Marriott Des Moines with AARP Foundation President Jo Ann Jenkins as keynote on hunger among older citizens. Admission is free and the World Food Prize Foundation sponsors the event.
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Aarp Foundation
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World Food Prize Foundation
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Frank Cordaro
Jail crowding eased by game day sobriety policy
Iowa City authorities report fewer game related bookings after implementing a Think Before You Drink campaign and holding suspects in Kinnick Stadium until sober rides arrive. In 2006 there were 146 bookings near games. 2010 saw 58. overall holdings emphasize safety over jail crowding.
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Ohio State
David Visin
US Department of Public Safety
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Kinnick Stadium
Kinnick
Former Iowa plant manager faces scrutiny over scrap metal cash
New Hampton municipal light plant ex-general manager Brian Geschke kept over 55000 in scrap metal proceeds and misused about 5755 in association reimbursements over a decade. Auditors say cash was not deposited, some cash redirected to expenses, while eight employees received 1000 each last year. Floyd County prosecutor weighs possible charges. further audits planned of other municipal power plants.
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Brian Geschke
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North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association
Floyd County
Normand Klemesrud
Chickasaw
Gregory Heying
Heying
Tamera Kusian
Kusian
Waterloo
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