Iowa Capital Dispatch
Iowa's new ethanol law could spark regional trend, biofuels exec says
A new state law that requires most of Iowa’s fuel stations to sell a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol will rapidly expand the fuel’s availability.
Farmers plant nearly half of Iowa’s corn in past week
Iowa farmers put about 43% of the crop seed in the ground in a week's time.
Iowa Senator calls for more federal funding to combat bird flu
In Iowa, 13.4 million birds have been destroyed this year after exposure to the virus.
Prime corn yields are likely gone for Iowa farmers, agronomist says
Heading into this week, corn planting across the state was about two weeks behind the five-year average, the slowest planting pace since 2013.
Bird flu isn't as bad this year because of Iowa's response, ag officials say
The current outbreak of highly contagious and deadly avian influenza has affected far more flocks and states this year than the last outbreak seven years ago.
Lawsuit could redefine utilities board’s role in wind energy expansion
MidAmerican Energy is asking a judge to review the Iowa Utilities Board's authority to oversee its general business practices