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Oct 27, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Pork Packing Renaissance?

“I can envision this creating opportunities for beginning farmers to build contract barns, as well as creating a new market for independents, like myself.” Kevin Rasmussen, Iowa pork producer

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Sep 1, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Forward Thinking, ‘No Surprises’ Are Keys to Lender Relationships

Maintaining good communication with lenders has become increasingly important as operating margins have tightened.

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Mar 15, 2016 | Rural Communities

Agricultural Leaders in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming Recognized as Visionaries by Farm Credit

Agricultural leaders in our four states are among 100 visionaries being recognized nationally as part of the Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives search.

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Dec 4, 2014 | From the Farm

Iowa Greenhouse Produces Holiday’s Showy Star

Council Bluffs grower and CEO Todd Johnson and his crew began cultivating about 200,000 poinsettias back in early summer. Now show worthy, these stars of the holiday season are being shipped by the thousands to stores across the region.

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Jun 17, 2014 | Rural Communities

Iowans Shine at Dairy Quiz Bowl

June is National Dairy Month. Iowa is celebrating by crowning 4-H youths who excel in their knowledge of the always changing dairy industry.

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