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Startups in Ames, Coralville win Iowa Economic Development loans
The Iowa Economic Development Board recently awarded loans to three startup companies to help move their products forward. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says an Ames tech company received one of
Iowa Democratic Party chair says panel’s decision favors ‘coastal elites’
The leaders of both of Iowa’s major parties are criticizing today’s decision that would see Democratic voters in South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia vote first
Soybeans rise on weather concerns as wheat dips
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot
Compeer appraiser: today’s farmland buyers are showing more discipline
A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying
WiWiC says NRCS staff reductions slow farmer access to programs
A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps
June poultry production up 8% on year
Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for
Red meat, poultry in cold storage larger than last year
Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the
USMCA review must address tariff circumvention, bring Canada to the table
The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing
Bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act offers industry hope
The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 24, 2026
Sep. corn $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $331.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 74.33, down 126 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, down
