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Iowa farmers closely watching August WASDE and crop reports

The August WASDE and crop reports will be published by USDA on Wednesday August 12th and will feature the latest USDA yield estimates and updated acre...

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China steps up U.S. soybean purchases ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China has increased purchases of U.S. soybeans following a May summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, providing a boo...

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Iowa producers welcome meat export recovery

Although U.S. beef exports were slightly lower in volume in June, export value was higher than a year ago. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said U...

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Iowa cattle producers can turn calf health into sale-day value

Calves in today's market are bringing strong prices, but what you put into them only pays off if buyers recognize it. With calves representing a high-...

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