AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHarvest Watch: Iowa State’s Guang Tian says rain has delayed harvest, but yields are still in play if fields dry soon; USDA shows corn at 4% harvested and soybeans at 2%, both behind last year. Diesel Pressure: Soybean processors are paying big premiums for immediate beans as wet weather tightens supply and forces some plants to scale back—while record-high diesel costs keep squeezing farmers. Local Housing: Marshalltown won a $2.1M Iowa Economic Development Authority grant to build 10 homes after the 2020 Derecho. Retail Expansion: Edible Garden says Walmart awarded it a third fresh-herb distribution center, expanding its Midwest reach via Iowa and Michigan operations. Affordability Politics: Senate Republicans plan a last-ditch push next week on a data-center electricity cost bill, aiming to blunt midterm affordability pressure. Banking & Community: Chase Bank expands into Cedar Rapids with a new branch; Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa plans a Cedar Falls store opening Oct. 6.
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