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Crop Report: Iowa Corn and Soybean Conditions Remain Strong Despite Dry Week
Dry conditions continued across northwest Iowa and much of the state last week as Iowa’s corn and soybean crops moved closer to harvest while remaining predominantly in good-to-excellent condition. Most
Two Iowa Libertarians await 2026 ballot access decision
Libertarians running for governor and for the U.S. House have asked a judge to intervene so their names may appear on the November ballot. The Iowa Secretary of State says
Soybean leaders say nearly doubling RFS exemptions would be detrimental
The American Soybean Association says farmers could lose about $1 billion if EPA approves small refinery exemption petitions being proposed. “This is just kind of a handout to oil companies
Grassley: beef imports aren’t the answer to high meat prices
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the Trump administration for temporarily easing restrictions on imported beef. “Americans should have access to safe and affordable meat, but the best way to
Soybeans, corn up on lower U.S. crop ratings
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped over the past week with harvest just around the corner. There’s still some development time remaining
USDA strengthens potato wart safeguards on Prince Edward Island imports
The National Potato Council says increased restrictions on potatoes from Prince Edward Island will better protect U.S. growers from potato wart. CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “It’s a highly destructive
Transportation costs eroding profitability for cattle producers
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says diesel prices are impacting margins for cattle producers. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says the
MFA CEO sees economic headwinds continuing into 2027 for farmers
The CEO of MFA Incorporated says he sees economic headwinds continuing into 2027, as farmers face high input costs and uncertain commodity prices. “It’s tough times economically,” Bob Huffman tells
Greer sees progress on China soybean sales
The US Trade Representative says China has been following through on its soybean purchase commitments from the US. “Soybeans, it’s something the Chinese need and it’s something we need to
Weather swings test northern Iowa crops
A north-central Iowa farmer says it’s been an up and down growing season. Joe Roberts is a third-generation farmer who raises corn, soybeans, and cover crop in Belmond. He tells
