Farming in Iowa

Iowa Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $21,247,297
Rice: $0
Grains: $1,316,832,886
Soybeans: $1,352,995,122
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $0
Cotton: $0
Cotton Seed: $0
Tobacco: $0
Fruits & Juice: $0
Tree & Nuts: $0
Vegetables: $829,393
Livestock: $769,809,420
Hides & Skins: $54,076,044
Poultry: $45,735,711
Fats & Oils: $24,434,455
Dairy: $31,324,653
Feeds: $121,657,727
Seeds: $17,875,728
Other: $16,356,592
TOTAL: $3,773,175,029

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Chinese leader's Iowa visit to feature state dinner, lots of hospitality - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)

DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)

Chinese leader's Iowa visit to feature state dinner, lots of hospitality DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) The visit will include a reunion in Muscatine with old friends the Chinese leader met during a previous visit to eastern Iowa in 1985, a state dinner at the Iowa Capitol, and possibly a visit to an Iowa farm. Branstad told Iowa reporters today that the ... and more »

Experts: Iowa's wind farm growth will slow in the coming year - UI The Daily Iowan

The Guardian

Experts: Iowa's wind farm growth will slow in the coming year UI The Daily Iowan BY BAJ VISSER | FEBRUARY 06, 2012 7:20 AM Iowa is one of the top wind-energy producers in the nation, but that may change in 2012. According to the American Wind Energy Association, Iowa was third in the nation for new wind-power installations, ... Going with the windGalesburg Register-Mail all 70 news articles »

Soybeans remain well supported - Agriculture.com

Agriculture.com

Soybeans remain well supported Agriculture.com DES MOINES, Iowa (Agriculture.com)--The CME Group soybean market is supported by lower crop estimates coming out of South America Monday. After a lower Argentina corn and soybean crop estimate Friday from Informa, the private analyst firm, ... and more »

FEATURE-Eyeing greener acres, new farmers reap growing US aid - Reuters

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FEATURE-Eyeing greener acres, new farmers reap growing US aid Reuters * US goal is to create 100000 new farmers * $1.8 billion in US loans to beginning farmers in 2011 * Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota top states for new farmer loans * Specialty crops, organic food a focus By Carey Gillam HALLSVILLE, Mo., Feb 6 (Reuters) - Dan ... USDA's Farm Service Agency Pushes To Create New FarmersHuffington Post Eyeing greener acres, new farmers reap growing US aidReuters India With Uncle Sam's help, Americans return to the farmmsnbc.com all 29 news articles »

Union County citizens defend FSA office at public hearing - Creston News Advertiser

Union County citizens defend FSA office at public hearing Creston News Advertiser Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Jan. 9 the US Department of Agriculture plans to close 259 domestic offices, facilities and labs across the country. The proposed closings in Iowa included the Farm Service Agency offices in Appanoose, ...

2012 Crop Fair scheduled for Feb. 20 - Mason City Globe Gazette

Wall Street Journal

2012 Crop Fair scheduled for Feb. 20 Mason City Globe Gazette 20, in room NC180 at the North Iowa Community College in Mason City. The meeting will help local farmers gain insight into the newest developments in Iowa agriculture. Speakers and topics include: • Steve Dietz, Chief Operating Officer Renewable ... Corn fuels Iowa's economyFort Dodge Messenger all 2 news articles »

Banking VP sees farm economy continuing to roll - Nebraska Radio Network

Banking VP sees farm economy continuing to roll Nebraska Radio Network Speaking at an ag economics conference in Sioux City, Iowa, Henderson says the general economy will likely remain stagnant until unemployment goes down. He says the ag economy has given some support to the general economy, particularly in the Midwest, ... and more »

Iowa officials encouraged by modification of farm labor rules for kids - Radio Iowa

USA TODAY

Iowa officials encouraged by modification of farm labor rules for kids Radio Iowa The US Labor Department has been under fire from farm groups because the proposed rules were seen as too restrictive. Iowa Senator Tom Harkin says he's encouraged to see the rules are being reconsidered by labor leaders. Harkin says, “They need to get ... Homegrown: Iowa's Century FarmsEastern Iowa Life Feds agree to rework rules regulating kids working on farmsNebraska Radio Network US Labor Dept. Scales Back Proposed Child/Farmwork PoliciesWisconsin Ag Connection all 226 news articles »

Guest columnist: Farmers' concerns are not imaginary - DesMoinesRegister.com

Guest columnist: Farmers' concerns are not imaginary DesMoinesRegister.com CRAIG HILL, a Milo crop and livestock farmer, is the president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Contact: chill@ifbf.org I read with great interest a recent guest editorial on farming conservation from Craig Cox of the Environmental Working Group ...

Fresh ideas: Food summit connects local producers and buyers - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)

The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)

Fresh ideas: Food summit connects local producers and buyers The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog) Despite its strong agricultural market, Iowa imports more than 90 percent of its food from other states and countries, said Jason Grimm, a food system planner from Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development who helped organize the summit. and more »