Henderson County Board Recognized for Commitment to Agriculture

During the June Henderson County Board meeting on Tuesday, Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau President Jake Armstrong presented a plaque in appreciation of the board’s commitment to agriculture. This comes following the board’s passage of a resolution supporting agriculture and the agricultural industry in Henderson County during the May meeting.

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Could Carbon Capture Projects be the Key to Low Grain Prices?

Over the years, farmers have benefited from the growing ethanol market with the increased domestic demand for their crops. Tom Buis, CEO of the American Carbon Alliance, says the increased demand from ethanol production gave farmers higher market prices, creating greater rural profitability. However, Buis adds growth in demand has stalled, or, in some cases, taken steps in the opposite direction. 

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Local Farmer Elected As The First Woman President Of Iowa Pork

Trish Cook, a Buchanan County pig farmer, has been elected the 2023 president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association. Not only is she a northeast Iowa native, but she is also the first woman to be elected to lead the Iowa Pork Producers.

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Keeping Iowa Farms Alive Through Succession Planning

It’s never too early to plan the future of your farming operation, especially when it comes to the next generation. In fact, if you talk to people who specialize in farm succession, they will say the best time to start was yesterday.

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