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A long time in the making There’s been a flurry of activity in Washington on the first new farm bill since 2008. Is that a good thing for Iowa farmers?
Cutting back on the corn
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4 Spring 2014
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Though she’s now retired, Jasper County resident Julie Trusler’s tasty recipes live on in her book, “JT’s Volume 1.”
Valuable lessons One of the most undervalued assets that Des Moines Area Community College provides is its agribusiness program.
As farmers prepare for the planting season, some are planning to plant fewer corn acres this year.
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Documenting favorite recipes
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A winning formula in FFA
Langmaids make their mark
Emily Van Manen looks back on a successful tenure with the Lynnville-Sully High School FFA program.
The family has been farming, and contributing to the community, in Jasper County for five generations.
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