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Mar 23, 2026

Grain markets monitoring three major headlines

The ag marketplace has been all over the place recently. This week alone saw double-digit moves in both positive and negative directions for corn and ...

12h ago

Farm Bureau's "Farm State of Mind" unveils new mental health resource

The challenges facing farmers and ranchers can take a toll on mental health and well-being. The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Farm State of ...

12h ago

Grassley urges Speaker to get year-round E15 through the House without changes

United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to act quickly on year-round E15 in the House Rules Committee. Th...

13h ago

Tracking fertilizer costs since the beginning of the conflict in Iran

Fertilizer prices have climbed sharply following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, raising concerns about higher production costs for U.S. farm...

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