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Farmers make big progress in getting crops planted

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey says farmers took full advantage of the good weather last week and were planting at a near-record pace. More>>

Farmers affected by Missouri River flood encouraged to seek aid

If your cropland is eligible and was affected by the 2011 Missouri River flood, you're urged to enroll in two federal conservation programs. More>>

Conservation Reserve Program signup begins Monday

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program beginning Monday. More>>

Iowa Legislature approves protections for farm tours

Iowa lawmakers have sent Governor Terry Branstad a measure that gives farmers more protection from liability if someone is hurt during a field trip to their farm. More>>

IA Senate approves tax break for ethanol fuel

A measure to keep a 2-cent tax break on ethanol in Iowa for another year has passed the Senate, but it's not clear if it has the support it needs in the House. More>>

Johanns votes against the Senate's Farm Bill but it still passes out of committee Video included

Ag committees in the U.S. House have advanced their version of the Farm Bill out of committee in a late night session. More>>

Farmers Market returns to Sioux City Video included

City officials host a ribbon cutting to kick off Sioux City Farmers Market. More>>

Federal Reserve says farm income weaker in first quarter

The Federal Reserve says farm income growth slowed across the Plains and western states in the first quarter as costs increased and the drought lingered. More>>

Federal Reserve says farm income weaker in first quarter

The Federal Reserve says farm income growth slowed across the Plains and western states in the first quarter as costs increased and the drought lingered. More>>

High court rules for Monsanto in patent case

The Supreme Court said Monday that an Indiana farmer violated Monsanto Co.'s patents on soybean seeds resistant to its weed-killer by growing the beans without buying new seeds from the corporation. More>>

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