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U.S. approaching tariff deadline with Canada

U.S. approaching tariff deadline with Canada

It's Wednesday, August 19th, and we're just a few hours away from the deadline for negotiations between the U.S and Canada to avoid a 50 percent tariff on several Canadian imports into the U.S. Cameron Castillo, an associate economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the tariffs are set to impact a variety of Canadian products from various industries. Castillo says although some goods are expected not to be affected by these tariffs, expectations for farm-related goods are not so...

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Fertilizer prices expected to stay elevated through 2028

Fertilizer prices expected to stay elevated through 2028

Fertilizer prices are expected to remain above pre-Iran war levels through 2028, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. Farmers and agricultural retailers continue to face higher costs as conflicts and supply disruptions affect global fertilizer...

Grassley, Thompson discuss Farm Bill path at Iowa State Fair

Grassley, Thompson discuss Farm Bill path at Iowa State Fair

The Farm Bill remains unfinished in the Senate, but two lawmakers closely involved in the process say there is still a path to completing a new five-year bill this year. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson both discussed...

Another record-breaking Governor’s Charity Steer Show in 2026

Another record-breaking Governor’s Charity Steer Show in 2026

The 2026 Governor’s Charity Steer Show set a record Saturday by raising $572,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Owen Kahl of Tipton Iowa was one of the exhibitors in the show alongside his celebrity showman former Iowa Hawkeye and NFL Football Player...

Supporting farmers and small businesses across the country

Supporting farmers and small businesses across the country

The Iowa State Fair is a top entertainment event for the state, but it also serves as an opportunity to connect people with agriculture. This is especially important as each new generation becomes further removed from the farm. Bringing that connection back starts...

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