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Iowa State Fair economic and community impact study results

Iowa State Fair economic and community impact study results

The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the state's largest event and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. A 2025 study conducted by Johnson Consulting found that the economic impact from the Iowa State Fair and Fairgrounds' year-round activities for the state of Iowa totaled $629.2 million in 2024. The economic impact findings were shared with the public by Iowa State Fair CEO and Manager Jeremy Parsons on Wednesday, November 19,...

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Naig Highlights Iowas Role in Americas 250th

Naig Highlights Iowas Role in Americas 250th

Iowa is already looking ahead to 2026 and the celebration of America's 250th birthday. While most people are not thinking that far down the road, state leaders are, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has been asked to help guide how our state will take part...

South American Weather and Crop Update (11-18-25)

South American Weather and Crop Update (11-18-25)

As global trade issues continue to develop, planting progress in South America is quietly rolling along. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather forecasts for Brazil and Argentina. McBride said farmers have continued to make good...

American Farm Bureau applauds WOTUS rule

American Farm Bureau applauds WOTUS rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a new rule Monday on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) law. Courtney Briggs, Senior Director of Government Affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said this rule is a positive...

Farm gate receipts are down, farm lending is up

Farm gate receipts are down, farm lending is up

Third quarter financials continue to demonstrate the tough situation in farm country this year. Joe Mahon, Regional Outreach Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, says their third quarter survey of agricultural bankers in the Fed’s Ninth District show...

Goettsch highlights key seed decisions for Iowa farmers in 2026

Goettsch highlights key seed decisions for Iowa farmers in 2026

As Iowa farmers wrap up another harvest season, many are already shifting their attention to what they want from their seed choices in 2026. After a year that produced solid yields but also revealed pockets of disease pressure in several parts of the state, growers...

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American Farm Bureau applauds WOTUS rule

American Farm Bureau applauds WOTUS rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a new rule Monday on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) law. Courtney Briggs, Senior Director of Government Affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said this rule is a positive...