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Thursday, November 10, 2011  Gov. Terry Branstad will extend a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of soybeans, corn, hay, straw and stover.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  The Iowa Corn Growers Association says thestate has temporarily lifted weight limits for trucks on state roads as harvest season begins.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  State officials say motorists need to be careful as the fall harvest begins.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  The weather created many challenges for farmers this year. Excessive rain may cause yields to be down in many fields.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009  Fact Finder checks out the local harvest situation.