At least 160,000 birds have been euthanized in the nine incidents confirmed in the state since October.
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At least 160,000 birds have been euthanized in the nine incidents confirmed in the state since October.
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The latest four are three game ducks farms — one also including a mixed-species backyard poultry flock — in Clay County, and a flock of commercial breeding chickens in Hamilton County.
Decorah and the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa have been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy grant to reduce energy burdens for low-income households in Eastern Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.
Many farmers worry the practice will hurt their bottom line — and a study last year indicates they could be right.
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said she remains hopeful Congress will pass new legislation yet this year reauthorizing federal spending for programs supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers, including commodity support and conservation programs and crop insurance.
Red Star Yeast Company in Cedar Rapids has agreed to pay a $37,705 fine and buy local first responders $35,864 in equipment as part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over hazardous waste violations.
Iowa ranks No. 4 in the United States for its crop insurance payouts due to drought and excess moisture.
$5B nationwide investment includes over $400M for Iowa
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