Posts With Keyword ‘USDA’

Southeast Iowa Farmer’s nearly 3/4 Done with Corn Planting

Posted: Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 5:57 am

Southeast Iowa farmers have made some of the most corn planting progress in the state.

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Corn Planting Way Ahead of Schedule

Posted: Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 7:35 am
Lori Abendroth and Roger Elmore, Iowa State UniversityLori Abendroth and Roger Elmore, Iowa State University

Southeast Iowa farmers are leading the charge this planting season.

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Iowa Corn Estimates Down, Hawkeye State Still Leads Nation

Posted: Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at 6:45 am

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The latest statistics from the USDA indicate Iowa farmers intend to plant 13.5 million acres of corn this year.

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Two Local Biofuel Makers Receive Federal Funding

Posted: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am

Two local biofuels plants are getting federal grant money to expand production.

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Natel gets USDA Loan to Provide Rural Broadband Service

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:42 am

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A Fairfield based company is getting a loan from the federal government to provide broadband internet service to rural areas in Southeast Iowa.

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Local Businesses Awarded Grants

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:45 am

Ten local small business owners are receiving funding for participating in a workshop presented by the Keokuk County Extension and the Indian Hills Community College.

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Supervisors Approve USDA Loan Application for Public Health

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:56 am

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Washington County Supervisors have approved applying for a $400,000 from the USDA to build a new facility for public health.

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Loebsack Introduces Healthy Food for Healthy Schools

Posted: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 5:42 am

In an effort to help fight childhood obesity in Iowa, Congressman Dave Loebsack has introduced a bill that will take on the problem at schools.

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Health Dept. Move Hits Snag

Posted: Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 5:58 am

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Efforts to build a new facility for Washington County Public Health have a hit a few snags.

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Loebsack to Visit Hills

Posted: Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 6:16 am

Eastern Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack is visiting Hills tomorrow.

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