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National Seed to Table Study intends to improve U.S. potato supply chain and grower profitability
A state leader says a new feasibility study will help direct the future of the potato industry. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield the Seed to Table Feasibility Study is the
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 28, 2026
Sep. corn $4.58 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.12, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.30, down 50 centsAug. soybean oil 70.76, down 70 pointsSep. Chicago
Nationwide cyclospora outbreak cases continue to rise, could impact long-term consumer buying habits
Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,”
Vaden: Farm aid needed, but work continues to boost commodity prices
The deputy secretary at the USDA says another round of financial assistance is needed to support America’s farmers and ranchers. Stephen Vaden says the $12 billion in farm aid included
Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update – Carroll, IA
Each year, farmers seek the best solutions to help protect their corn and soybeans. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, Agronomist Eric Solberg says that corn related diseases have been on
Judge rules Gluba-Cutler ticket can’t be on Iowa’s 2026 ballot
A district court judge has ruled the Libertarian candidates for governor and lieutenant governor cannot be listed on Iowa’s General Election ballot. It’s likely the Libertarian candidates will appeal to
Volatile fertilizer market could change how farmers buy inputs
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect improvement in fertilizer prices anytime soon, and it may impact how they purchase inputs for the 2027 crop. Gary Schnitkey with the University
Trade mission to Asia highlights export opportunities
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says work continues to improve market access in the Asia-Pacific for producers. On a call with reporters during a trade mission this week, he said Japan
Report finds 12.4% of Iowans were ‘food insecure’ in 2024
Feeding America, a non-profit network of over 200 U.S. food banks, has reviewed the most recent federal data and found at least 400,000 Iowans didn’t have enough to food to
Grassley is lobbying other Republicans to okay Blanche as attorney general
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s optimistic acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche will be confirmed this week, despite questions from fellow Republicans about Blanche’s actions on behalf of President
