AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFarm Economy: Iowa farm income fell 53% from 2022 to 2024 as input costs stayed high, crop prices sagged, and trade uncertainty lingered, according to a new ISU/Farm Bureau/Bankers Association report—while federal aid is helping but not seen as a long-term fix. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce tied to a cyclospora outbreak to 27 states, including Iowa, after thousands of illnesses; the company says consumers should discard the product and that it has suspended distribution from central Mexico. Local Business Impact: RAGBRAI is delivering a measurable boost for small towns, with Onawa’s Frannie’s Cafe reporting big prep and a surge in demand from riders. Housing & Taxes: Altoona is weighing whether to end its property tax abatement program amid concerns tied to Iowa’s new property tax law. Community Support: Volunteers with Humble Dwellings furnished 11 Quad Cities homes in one morning, compressing a month’s work into a single push for families in need. Defense & Industry: Czech firm CSG is building a new Future Artillery Complex in Iowa to modernize 155-mm shell production, with construction targeting a 2029 launch. Health & Consumer Watch: MidAmerican is warning customers to avoid scam phone numbers promoted through search results and to use the company’s official website.
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