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Mar 23, 2026

U.S. Export Sales Report (5-7-26)

Once again the corn sales were strong this week, and the soybean sales were disappointing. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on t...

13h ago

Students need career development skills on top of classroom education

Employers today aren't just looking for diplomas- they want people who can think creatively, lead teams, and solve problems in new and innovative ways...

13h ago

Farmers already expect higher breakeven prices in 2027

The Purdue University/CME Group's Ag Economy Barometer declined in April as economic uncertainty caused a dip in farmer optimism for the future of the...

14h ago

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation names Katherine Mackenzie young farmer program coordinator

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has named Katherine MacKenzie as its young farmer program coordinator. MacKenzie began her Farm Bureau career ...

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