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World Food Prize - On The Iowa Journal

posted on October 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Those who help feed the world's hungry are recognized at the World Food Prize in a ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.

Web Exclusive: Iowa Economy Discussion

posted on September 16, 2009 at 4:55 PM

Economist talks about the health of Iowa's economy now and in the future in a full-length interview extra. This includes questions from Iowa Journal host Paul Yeager.

Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Rural Issues

posted on June 2, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Living with Future Floods in Iowa - Rural Issues Since 1980, Iowa has recorded at least 230 river flooding events. Is it time for Iowa to change the way it deals with floods? Can more be done to slow runoff from the rural landscape? What can urban areas do to reduce the damage? Can Iowa get better at predicting floods?

Jessie Field Shambaugh and the Roots of 4H

posted on January 7, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Jessie Field Shambaugh and the Roots of 4H Jessie Field Shambaugh was an educator and innovator in the early 1900s in Iowa. She is said to have been the 'mother' of 4H. Iowa Public Television gathers first-hand stories from people who knew her, including her daughter and a 107-year-old former student.

Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #3

posted on September 26, 2008 at 12:32 PM

Paul Yeager interviews two guests in the studio to discuss the 3rd Congressional District: Tama County native Dave Paxton, publisher of the Chariton and Albia newspapers, and Richard Doak, retired editor and columnist for The Des Moines Register currently teaching at Iowa State University and Simpson College.

Iowa Congressional District #3 - A Profile

posted on September 17, 2008 at 10:57 AM

A profile of Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.

The Dream Act - Politics and Immigration Reform

posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:30 PM

The Dream Act - Politics and Immigration Reform Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual.

Discussion: Solutions to Iowa Immigration and Workforce Issues

posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:12 PM

Discussion: Solutions to Iowa Immigration and Workforce Issues Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual.

News Analysis: Thursday June 05, 2008

posted on June 6, 2008 at 1:58 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa, and Ken Larson of the Marshalltown Times-Republican update host Paul Yeager on Iowa's recent headlines. Topics include news in the CIETC trial, flooding in Iowa, and comparisons between the immigration raids in Postville and Marshalltown.

News Analysis: Thursday May 29, 2008

posted on May 30, 2008 at 1:02 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt discusses Iowa's current news with host Paul Yeager.

King Corn - Discussing Iowa Agriculture Today

posted on April 22, 2008 at 1:38 PM

King Corn - Discussing Iowa Agriculture Today The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture?

King Corn - How Iowa Agriculture Works

posted on April 18, 2008 at 10:17 AM

King Corn - How Iowa Agriculture Works The film, "King Corn," was shot in 2004 on a farm near Greene, IA. The grain market has changed dramatically since then. What exactly are those changes and does the movie still have relevance to today's agriculture?

2008 Iowa Legislative Preview

posted on January 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM

2008 Iowa Legislative Preview As the session begins Monday, the legislature faces a fiscal year 2009 budget gap of more than $400 million. Governor Chet Culver has already asked lawmakers and state agencies to hold the line on spending, and he says he does not want to increases taxes. Nevertheless, there are many proposals asking for projects to be funded.

Alternative Energy: Ethanol

posted on October 30, 2007 at 11:53 AM

Alternative Energy: Ethanol Ethanol has been a boon to Iowa. Ten percent of every fuel dollar stays in the state, benefiting the Iowa economy. Demand for the substance has pushed corn prices higher, also benefiting the state’s economy.

Ethanol's Future in Iowa

posted on October 30, 2007 at 11:53 AM

Monte Shaw is the Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. As such he is not only the advocate for ethanol but other sources as well. Shaw discusses the viability and future of ethanol in the state of Iowa with David Yepsen.

Climate Change in Iowa

posted on October 26, 2007 at 9:02 AM

Climate Change in Iowa Even the most ardent of environmental naysayers are conceding something seems to be happening to the world’s climate. A warming of the planet by even a degree over a century, they say, can have a significant effect.

Interview with Dr. Philip E. Nelson, World Food Prize Laureate

posted on October 18, 2007 at 5:35 PM

Interview with Dr. Philip E. Nelson, World Food Prize Laureate What does a juice box and an ocean going tanker have in common? Find out as Todd Mundt sits down with this year’s World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Philip Nelson.

Norman Borlaug on The World Food Prize

posted on October 16, 2007 at 5:35 PM

Norman Borlaug on The World Food Prize Dr. Norman Borlaug, an Iowa native who grew up on a farm in Cresco, dreamt of ending world hunger. In the 1940s and 50s, he developed "high-yield" agriculture, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.

Essay: Neil Harl on the Ethanol Boom

posted on October 16, 2007 at 3:33 PM

Essay: Neil Harl on the Ethanol Boom Ethanol has been much in the news of late and for good reason. It’s been driving the state’s commodity prices to levels not ever seen. But with an eye on history, seasoned Iowa State Economist Neil Harl cautions that gravity also applies to bull markets.

The Local Food Movement in Iowa

posted on October 12, 2007 at 1:05 PM

The Local Food Movement in Iowa The growing local food movement: Is it a flash in the pan or a long term trend? What can this "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" campaign mean for farmers, consumers and even the state of Iowa's economy? Panelists are Rich Pirog, associate director of the Leopold Center in Ames; and Larry Cleverly of Cleverly Farms in Mingo.

Distribution Company Helps Small Farmers Expand Their Market

posted on October 11, 2007 at 2:38 PM

Distribution Company Helps Small Farmers Expand Their Market Seeing a need to help small farmers and processors increase their sales, Bill Evans, a Kalona area businessman, created Kalona Organics. The company focuses on the distribution of produce, eggs and milk produced by Amish and Mennonite farmers. Evans says he expects a 40 percent increase in sales this year... up to $6.5 million.