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Iowa lands Vylor seed genetics headquarters

IARN – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced that Corteva will locate the global headquarters of Vylor, its future independent seed and genetics company, in Johnston, Iowa, following its planned separation later this year. Read more at Iowa Agribusiness

Farm Bureau leader sounds alarm on fertilizer prices

IARN – As planting season is in full swing across the country, fertilizer prices are burdening farmers and ranchers. Kentucky Farm Bureau president Eddie Melton spoke to the Senate ag

Grassley discusses E15 vote in the House

IARN – The United States House of Representatives will vote on year-round E15 legislation this week. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was asked about the legislation’s chances of passing

Western drought intensifies despite Midwest rainfall

IARN – Recent rainfall across Iowa and much of the eastern Midwest has helped improve soil moisture conditions heading into the growing season, but USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey says

Talk of the Town Podcast for May 12th

On today’s Talk of the Town podcast, our guests are Brooke Wiersma, Mark Kirlin, and Brenda Sandbulte of Northwest Iowa Community College, talking about this year’s NCC Summer Camps. Here

Spring Radio Auction & Shopper’s Show

Tune in Saturday morning, May 16th at 10:00 am to KIWA-FM 105.3 for the big Spring Radio Auction & Shopper’s Show. Check out a list of the items below, then

Talk of the Town Podcast for May 8th

On today’s Talk of the Town podcast, our guest is Sheldon Middle School Principal Cindy Barwick, talking about the wind-down of the school year. Here is today’s Talk of the