Pictured: Iowa farmer Stu Swanson, who also serves as president of Iowa Corn, at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Farmers have a number of concerns heading into the growing season. Southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson says timely rains will be needed after he gets his crops planted. “We’re dry,” Jorgenson said. “Southwest […]
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