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It’s fall harvest time in Monroe County
Farming has been described as gambling without going to a casino, and this year has certainly raised the stakes for many area farmers. The results for any given year…
Read MoreGibault FFA looks to sprout alfalfa
A new Gibault Catholic High School project is beginning to germinate, and the FFA chapter is leading the charge. Roundup ready alfalfa will sprout next spring east of the school’s…
Read MoreNo injuries in crop dusting helicopter crash
The pilot of a crop dusting helicopter was able to avoid injury after striking a power line and crashing into a field near Foster Pond west of Waterloo early Sunday…
Read MoreCounty corn crop considered average
With an estimated two-thirds of the crop harvested in Monroe County, the 2016 corn harvest is being considered average by most. The large number of trucks seen hauling grain may…
Read MoreE15 fuel coming to Waterloo
The Gateway FS Fast Stop gas station in Waterloo will soon be offering a new, higher octane fuel that a rich farming community such as Monroe County can get behind.…
Read MoreLocal farmers bringing soybeans to market
Soybeans, the third side of a grain triangle that makes up much of Monroe County’s field harvest picture, are coming to market steadily in recent days. Wheat and corn, along…
Read MoreCounty corn harvest is ‘very variable’
Combines are on the move again throughout Monroe County as farmers harvest this year’s corn crop. Farming is not a guaranteed path to wealth. Each year, there are more variables…
Read MoreLocal wheat harvest is touch and go
The harvest of wheat has expanded rapidly across Monroe County, with mixed results and lower prices for farmers. Last week, prices were $4.50 per bushel, down from the $6 per…
Read MoreFarmers betting on weather, economy with this year’s crops
Farmers don’t have to visit area casinos to gamble. They get out of bed in the morning facing risks and asking themselves questions about their next moves and bets. What…
Read MoreFarmers eyeing successful soybean harvest
Although a broad spectrum of crops and farm animals are raised in Monroe County and surrounding areas, three basic crop building blocks are the foundation of the region’s dominant agricultural…
Read MoreColorful barge contributes to cancer fight
By ALAN DOOLEY What color are barges on the Mississippi River? Most are grey. A few are red. A few are green, and others are blue. But one is pink.…
Read MoreThis year’s corn harvest among best ever
By ALAN DOOLEY Following on the heels of a great wheat harvest this past spring, positive results are coming in for this year’s corn crop in Monroe County. Some are…
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