Date Title 2142 7/9/2008 1:45:15 PM Respect and a helping hand will serve families affected by storms Difficult decisions will be made as farmers and their neighbors move forward. 2132 7/2/2008 11:31:33 AM Hog farmers take steps to protect healthy livestock Added urgency needed when weather problems arise. 2131 7/2/2008 11:29:21 AM Large crowd gathers to tour cattle feeding farm Mike and Marnie Cline host nearly 100 people for feedlot tour. 2102 6/13/2008 8:47:00 AM Farm families prepare for the future after devastating tornado Some will rebuild. Others won't. But all feel fortunate to have survived. 2097 6/11/2008 3:19:26 PM Livestock farmers make some of Iowa's best neighbors Nominate a deserving family today for the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. 2092 6/6/2008 1:07:50 PM Farm Bill for the people Only small percentage of its budget directed to commodity payments. 2090 6/6/2008 9:42:29 AM Typical family saves $1,000 annually with ethanol Rollback of renewable fuels would also result in minimal savings at the grocery store. 2087 6/5/2008 10:46:23 AM Lyon dairy focuses on family and the future Muscatine farmers look to grow so that children can be part of the family farm. 2082 6/3/2008 1:23:31 PM Farm families pick up the pieces after historic storm Fairbank farmer: ‘My biggest concern is how can we say ‘thank you.’' 2072 5/29/2008 12:43:16 PM Anxiety about livestock dissolve with knowledge, understanding Positive outcomes near La Port City renew confidence in farm families who raise livestock. 2057 5/19/2008 11:49:41 AM Most Americans believe meat is safe Ninety-percent of consumers express confidence in the quality of products purchaased. 2055 5/19/2008 11:47:02 AM New swine farm has positive impact on local communities Many claiims made against farm prior to construction unfounded, investigation shows. 2049 5/13/2008 5:17:09 PM Beef stick project sends Iowa flavor to U.S. troops Project sends taste of Iowa's farms to those protecting America's freedom. 2048 5/13/2008 4:41:05 PM Doing things right because it's the right thing to do Jipsen family of Griswold recognized for being good livestock neighbors. 2036 5/7/2008 4:41:29 PM Biofuels helping consumers at the pump Consumers saving as much as 40-cents-per-gallon. 2025 5/1/2008 1:54:45 PM Host of factors involved in rising food prices. Higher petroleum costs lead the way. 2022 4/29/2008 10:41:09 AM FFA: Three letters that spell a strong future for Iowa Survey of 586 members finds they are excited about ag and want to live and work in Iowa. 2019 4/28/2008 11:49:43 AM Farmers play meaningful role in environmental stewardship They know importance of doing things right and the public confidence that comes with it. 2013 4/25/2008 12:29:27 PM Webster County farm family recognized as Good Farm Neighbor Three generations of farmers take pride in doings things right. 2009 4/24/2008 10:39:05 AM Iowa's future bolstered by FFA and agriculture, survey finds More young people want to farm, raise livestock and live and work in Iowa. 2005 4/22/2008 4:48:04 PM Des Moines gets nod for cleanest drinking water Ranks first nationally according to EPA-required community water systems report. 1990 4/14/2008 5:10:40 PM Texas A&M: oil, not corn reason for food price increase Report says high oil prices are the primary driver of higher costs at the Supermarket. 1958 3/25/2008 9:36:12 PM Biofuels helping lower energy prices Increased biofuels output means consumers pay less for oil and gasoline. 1946 3/20/2008 3:22:35 PM Wright County farmer finds niche in raising hogs Stuart Swanson uses education, imagination to be successful on the farm. 1941 3/19/2008 1:31:43 PM Iowa's beauty warms the soul No one needs to travel far to explore Iowa's beauty...it's right outside the door. 1933 3/14/2008 3:08:06 PM Iowa’s young farmers take on new challenges Lack of land availability, rising input costs on the minds of young farmers. 1932 3/14/2008 3:05:51 PM Iowans confident farmers treat livestock humanely More trusting of farmers and food safety than consumers around the country. 1862 1/28/2008 10:44:21 AM Livestock hold the potential to power Iowa's future Renewable natural gas from manure holds great promise for farms, communities. 1856 1/24/2008 10:39:08 AM Demand prompts ag career fair Feb. 14 at ISU Strong interest from ag employers means opportunities for young people. 1834 1/8/2008 10:56:13 AM KMEG-TV, CSIF to help livestock farmers share their stories Prime-time segment to feature families on the farm. 1816 12/28/2007 4:27:32 PM Agriculture truly something to celebrate in Marshall County! More than 250 people gather Dec. 19 to recognize ag's importance. 1815 12/28/2007 4:23:10 PM Winter weather can make life difficult on the farm Ice and snow adds extra work to caring for livestock. 1796 12/14/2007 10:22:55 AM Nebraska harvesting plant to run on biogas JBS Swift to rely on methane from livestock manure to power facility. 1795 12/14/2007 10:21:43 AM EIA forecasts doubling of renewable fuels use Ethanol usage expected to reach 17 billion gallons by 2030. 1762 11/26/2007 10:47:08 AM Young hog farmer from Dysart gets his start in farming Twenty-year-old Phillip McKenna continues the family tradition of raising hogs. 1753 11/19/2007 7:16:38 PM Raising turkeys a way of life for Ida County farm family Farming lures family back to Iowa, benefiting local communities. 1744 11/14/2007 9:47:45 AM Young New Hampton farmer plans to make rural life her life “I really can’t stand to be a city for too long,” says Ann Kolthoff. 1741 11/12/2007 1:58:06 PM Study shows favorable impact of farm conservation efforts Practices have helped reduce nitrogen and phosphorous rates in Iowa's water. 1727 11/1/2007 9:33:47 AM Young family celebrates a new beginning with livestock Farm family from Hedrick cuts the ribbon on new hog barn. 1681 9/27/2007 5:21:12 PM Bear Creek Watershed: A partnership transforms a stream Farm, environmental groups work together to enhance Story County watershed. 1671 9/20/2007 9:04:05 PM Community gathers to recognize Keokuk County farm family ‘I received the award on behalf of my neighbors,’ said Steve Swanson of Ollie. 1651 9/7/2007 2:59:23 PM Doing things better is the farmer way Livestock farmers continue tradition of protecting our natural resources for all families. 1628 8/20/2007 4:54:06 PM Northeast Iowa family grows for the future Next generation joins the farm to build a successful future. 1619 8/14/2007 10:11:37 AM Crawfords put the family in farming Adair County family building a future on the farm. 1603 8/7/2007 2:20:37 PM Cattle farmers grow with Iowa’s renewable fuels industry Abundant supply of distillers grains triggers renewed interest in raising cattle in Iowa. 1602 8/7/2007 1:21:01 PM Young farmers optimistic about agriculture Survey shows that America's farmers are bullish on the future! 1598 8/3/2007 4:49:03 PM Modern farms are also family farms USDA reports that America's farms remain family owned and managed. 1597 8/3/2007 4:45:58 PM Livestock nutrients powering neighborhoods. Methane from manure generating electricity for nearby communities. 1596 8/3/2007 4:44:19 PM 2006 farm expenditures up 5.4 percent Farmers spent $235 billion in 2006, up from $223 billion in 2005. 1569 7/25/2007 10:50:53 AM Global population boom to challenge U.S. farm ingenuity Protein demand will require the equivalent of U.S. soybean crop every 10-13 years. 1561 7/18/2007 1:19:07 PM ISU dairy farm slated to open in October Facility to include free stall, dry cow and heifer buildings. 1542 7/5/2007 11:00:21 AM U.S. cattle farmers using distillers grain Renewable fuels coproduct helping feed livestock.