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Farm bill expiration leaves rural programs in uncertainty

The latest extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired September 30, leaving Congress without a new long-term agriculture policy. The Farm Bill covers far...

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Earlier planted soybeans reshape waterhemp management

Earlier soybean planting has become increasingly common as growers look to extend the growing season and capture more yield potential. But that shift ...

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Secretary Rollins announces funding for new Seed Sovereignty Initiative

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins was in Prairie City, Iowa, today to announce a $180 million investment into a new Seed Sovereignty Initiative, which aim...

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Grassley discusses approval of off-road diesel in agricultural and trucking equipment

Today, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced actions temporarily allowing farmers to use non-taxed, off-road diesel in agricultural and trucking equipm...

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