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  • What statewide farm policies were shaped at Ankeny's recent summit?

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• Iowa Corn Growers Set Policy Priorities (morningagclips.com) — Ankeny hosted the Iowa Corn Growers Association's grassroots policy summit, where more than 130 farmer delegates set state and federal priorities on issues like conservation funding, ethanol tax credits, and property taxes. The gathering at the FFA Enrichment Center also honored several leaders for recruiting members and advancing Iowa corn farming.
   

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