This year’s “Big Boar” at the Iowa State Fair is the biggest — ever. The crowd at the “Big Boar” competition roared as this year’s winner weighed in and Swine Barn Superintendent Ernie Barnes announced the result. “1420 pounds,” Barnes said, and his “Congratulations!” that followed was drowned out by the cheers, whoops and applause. […]
ISU study indicates bees may contribute to plant diversity
While it’s long been known that having a wide range of plants attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats, a new
