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Foreign-owned farmland acres increasing

In 2024, foreign entities controlled an increasing number of agricultural acres, and that share continues to increase. But despite those growing numbe...

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South American Weather and Crop Update (10-27-26)

The weather is continuing to cooperate with planting season in South America, which is giving those crops a great start to the growing season. Allenda...

10h ago

Second bridge payment program for farmers remains on the table

A second round of farmer bridge assistance payments remains a viable prospect for Iowa's farmers according to United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-...

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USDA announces $1.3 billion in fertilizer manufacturing projects

The USDA is investing in eight fertilizer manufacturing projects aimed at increasing domestic production and improving competition for farmers. Vice P...

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