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Norm ready to take the big stage at 2026 Governor's Charity Steer Show

Governor Kim Reynolds is participating in her final Governor's Charity Steer Show as Iowa Governor at this year's 2026 fair. She is the celebrity show...

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Celebrating 100 years of Pioneer continues at the Iowa State Fair

August 13th marks the launch of an iconic event for Iowans, the Iowa State Fair. The first day of the fair coincides with an important date for the fo...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (8-14-26)

The export sales report this week didn't have as much of an impact as the August WASDE report. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn m...

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Sales of agricultural tractors and combines decline

U.S. sales of agricultural tractors dropped nearly 11% in July 2026 compared to the year before, with combine sales declining more than 5% in the same...

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