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Map the Meal Gap study highlights growing presence of food insecurity

The latest Map the Meal Gap study from Feeding America shows the harrowing impact of food insecurity in Iowa and across the country. In this year's st...

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GLP-1 trend fuels demand for U.S. dairy

Consumer demand is reshaping the dairy industry, introducing new market opportunities for versatile dairy producers. The biggest growth isn't coming f...

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USDA reminds farmers of important deadlines

USDA is reminding farmers and ranchers that deadlines are approaching for several programs designed to help offset higher input costs, recover from di...

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Extreme heat impacts the Midwest

Extreme heat has been impacting the western two-thirds of the United States in recent days as crops are in critical stages of growth. One example of t...

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