AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAg Policy & Rural Economy: Democratic US Senate candidate Josh Turek toured a century farm near Ankeny, warning Iowa is in a “second farm crisis” as grain prices lag costs and meatpackers push contract buying—he says Congress should break up ag monopolies and restore production tax credits for wind and solar. Climate & Farming Resilience: A report on specialty farmers shows how heat domes and extreme swings are shrinking planting windows and raising crop-loss risk, with growers adapting by shifting harvest schedules. Food & Consumer Markets: The Justice Department and 17 states reached a settlement with major egg producers over alleged price-fixing tied to Urner Barry egg index pricing, with Iowa named in the filing. Local Community & Business: Bondurant opened “The Station,” repurposing the former emergency services building as a parks and recreation hub and event space. Workforce Pipeline: Northwest Iowa Community College says its Sioux Center Regional Center Summer Career Camps hit record participation, with 144 students across 25 schools exploring fields like welding, healthcare and manufacturing. Agriculture Prices: Central Iowa cash grain closes reported at corn $3.94–$4.10 and soybeans $11.41–$11.42. Public Health Support: Senior Farmers Market vouchers remain available in northeast Iowa through Oct. 31 for eligible adults 60+.
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