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Mar 23, 2026

Recapping a volatile week in the grain markets

President Trump's meeting with China President Xi Jinping is over, and, unfortunately, it doesn't seem like there was much discussion about agricultur...

6h ago

Stay prepared for natural disasters in farm country

Here in Iowa, tornadoes and other severe weather storms can decimate an area in no time. The same is true for much of the country- in fact, data shows...

7h ago

USDA soybean oil export outlook raises concerns about market volatility

New USDA projections for soybean oil exports are increasing concerns about price volatility in agricultural markets as demand tied to renewable fuels ...

8h ago

A multi-state focus on specialty crops

Applications are now being accepted for grants from USDA's Specialty Crop Multi-State Program, which is designed to address various concerns and effor...

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