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Most Iowa crops are entering the middle of the season in excellent condition

There haven't been too many road blocks for the crops in Iowa this year. While some storms have been severe, the plentiful weather events have provide...

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New World Screwworm influence in the ag markets

The initial reaction in the ag marketplace to the first detection of New World Screwworm in a calf in south Texas in early June was a bit surprising t...

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Secretary Naig announces 11 Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants during dairy month

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 11 Iowa dairy farms and businesses have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants....

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Getting the most out of reciprocal trade agreements

Recently, the USDA hosted a trade mission to Argentina and Ecuador. While the two markets are distinct from each other, they also have many similariti...

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