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Ag groups speak out against President Trump's beef import plan

The Trump administration has announced a new plan aimed at lowering beef prices in the grocery stores, but the plan- which will bring up to 300,000 me...

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Pork demand continues to build in consumers

A growing appetite for pork is building momentum with consumers. Dr. Glynn Tonsor, an economist at Kansas State University, said the pork industry is ...

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Cooler weather in store for the end of August

After bouts of extremely hot weather in July and early August, a week of cooler temperatures is welcome across Iowa. The cooler temperatures could eve...

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Farm Bureau urges U.S., Canada to resume trade talks

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is urging the United States and Canada to return to the negotiating table after trade talks broke down and...

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