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U.S. pork exports to Japan show strong rebound

Exports of U.S. pork to Japan have shown an impressive rebound in 2026. The market has faced challenges such as high energy costs and a weak yen again...

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Grassley says farm bill markup possible next week even without McConnell

United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that the Senate Ag Committee could still mark up a farm bill next week before the August recess witho...

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Markets react to July USDA cattle reports

The USDA released two important reports last week that each had a direct impact on the U.S. cattle industry: the July Cattle Inventory and July Cattle...

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ICA lead on CRP reform at NCBA summer business meeting

The Iowa Cattlemen's Association (ICA) continues to deliver results for Iowa cattle producers, both in Iowa and across the nation. At the National Cat...

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