Disease raises fears about deer farms in Iowa
Iowa reports seven cases of chronic wasting disease linked to confined whitetail deer, triggering criticism of hunting preserves. Critics warn captive deer spread disease and challenge fair chase ethics. officials call operations risky and costly.
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Orian Love
Gazette
Owa
Tom Brakke
Tim Powers
Iowa
Whitetails Unlimited
Dick Dearden
Des Moines
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Dearden
Chronic Wasting Disease in North American Deer Herds
Chronic wasting disease is a contagious neurological disease affecting deer elk and moose. It causes spongy brain degeneration leading to emaciation abnormal behavior loss of bodily functions and death. First identified in Colorado in the late 1960s it has spread to over 20 states. It is caused by prions and is likened to mad cow disease in cattle. No verified human cases have been reported but wildlife managers warn of potential population impacts and long term destabilization.
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Colorado
Drought likely to trim Iowa yields in 2013 say ISU expert
ISU agricultural meteorology professor Elwynn Taylor says the 16 to 18 inch soil moisture deficit and below normal moisture raise 56 percent odds that Iowa crop yields will fall in 2013 even if drought eases. The deficit far exceeds typical levels.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Iowa State University
Elwynn Taylor
Drought Holds Back Iowa Crops Into 2013
Retailers and restaurant operators warn that prices will rise due to drought reducing 2013 yields, with western Iowa hit hardest as eastern Iowa benefits from steadier rainfall. ISU economist Chad Hart and Taylor discuss drought risks and consumer impact.
Congress heads home after unproductive session amid partisan strife
Congress plans to adjourn without major deals on taxes defense spending farms or post office policy. Lawmakers push blame amid a fiscal cliff risk and record low approval ratings as the farm bill expires September 30 and Bush era tax cuts loom.
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McClatchy
Washington
Congress
Demolitions OK for Kingston area commercial corridor
Cedar Rapids officials advance four building demolitions in a Kingston area corridor near downtown. The sites include 116 First Ave NW Jiffy Lube, 120 First Ave NW Blimpie Subs, 100 Third Ave SW Bail Bonds, and 610 First St SW Daryl's Hair Design, all in a 100 year flood plain for redevelopment as Kingston Village or West Village.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
First Ave. NW
First Ave
Bail Bonds
Third Ave
Daryl
First St
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Kingston Village
West Village
Don Karr
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