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Monday, July 16, 2012 

Friday, January 13, 2012  Iowa’s 2011 corn harvest is 9 percent higher than the 2010 crop.

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.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Cornfields are disappearing as farmers begin to take in their crops.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  Southeast Missouri, already hit by spring flooding, now faces a trio of onerous insects picking on crops, timber and foliage.

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, September 14, 2010  Recent cooler, drier weather is helping Iowa farmers get into their fields and harvest early planted corn and soybeans.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Iowa's corn harvest is already under way as corn development continue well ahead of average.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Iowa's corn and soybean crops continue to develop ahead of normal.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  Many farmers face different situations depending on localized rainfall, flooding, and the ability to replant and work on the fields.

Monday, May 24, 2010  Iowa farmers enjoyed one of their best years in 2008, thanks to soaring corn and soybean prices.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Iowa's corn and soybeans have weathered the recent cold snap and heavy rains.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, April 07, 2009  Northey says farmers are hoping to start field work soon to prep for planting, especially after a late harvest last fall.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009  According to ISU Extention Field Specialist Bob Wells, the price of fertilizer has many producers still undecided whether to plant corn or beans.