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Historic grain price rallies have defined this August

Contrary to what we would normally expect, there has been a lot of market action this month. As we approach harvest season, there's a legitimate chanc...

6h ago

New agricultural innovations highlight Farm Progress Show

The Farm Progress Show is back in Boone Iowa this year and will take place next week September 1st-3rd. The Farm Progress Show is the largest outdoor ...

8h ago

Iowa soybean farmers urged to watch for red crown rot as disease spreads

Soybean farmers seeing signs of sudden death syndrome are being urged to inspect plants closely for red crown rot, an emerging disease that can produc...

9h ago

USDA implementing three-stage cattle import protocol

After halting imports to limit the spread of New World Screwworm, the U.S. is importing cattle from Mexico once again. As imports resume, a three-stag...

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