Rural Americans are once again making a commitment to small scale wind power generation.

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Three years ago, an innovative company called Railex joined forces with Union Pacific and CSX Railroads to come up with a cutting edge concept. They developed a faster, more efficient way to transport the nation's food from coast-to-coast.

The Fresh Express is the nations first and only nonstop rail unit for perishables and guarantees a maximum five-day cross-country transit. Temperatures inside each 64-foot car are constantly monitored by GPS tracking and adjusted to each customers unique specifications.

Market to Market follows the Fresh Express trains to the end of the line in New York.

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The auto industry isnt the only transportation sector the Obama Administration is hoping to overhaul. As part of his massive $787 billion economic stimulus package, the President allocated $8 billion to establish high-speed rail corridors nationwide.

While Obamas plan focuses primarily on passenger transportation, freight railroad efficiency has increased dramatically over the past 25 years.

A case in point can be found on the west coast where a pair of train routes collectively known as the Fresh Express is connecting farmers to consumers on the East Coast.

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Market to Market examines a developing technology that could extend the shelf-life of many foods while eliminating the need for chemical preservatives.
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The Wind Energy and Turbine Technology Program, 2-year program at Iowa Lakes Community College, is turning out graduates ready for the work force.
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Over the past 23 years, Bruce Rastetter has owned a feed supply company, operated a top 20 contract hog enterprise, and has launched a new venture that will make him the 4th largest producer of ethanol in the United States. To say Rastetter is driven would be an understatement.

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The dairy industry is an important part of Iowa agriculture. The sale of milk, cull cows and calves contributes more than 500 million to the state's economy. Good reason to stop by the Livestock Pavilion for the Dairy Cattle Show.

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Red Hat Society groups were invited to Pioneer Hall to compete in the Marvelous Hat Contest. The categories were Fancy and Frivolous and Creative and Kooky.

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The Adult Fine Art Exhibition is one of the largest juried shows in the state. IPTV views some of the winning entries.

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