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• Why Iowa corn farmers brought fertilizer price fears to Johnston this week

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📰 News we're reading

• Iowa Corn Farmers Meet with Top DOJ Official on Fertilizer Industry Consolidation (morningagclips.com) — Iowa corn farmers and leaders met in Johnston with a top U.S. Department of Justice official to press for an investigation into fertilizer price spikes tied to industry consolidation. The Johnston‑based Iowa Corn Growers Association is keeping federal pressure high, arguing that rising fertilizer costs and limited transparency threaten the viability of family farms across Iowa.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Republicans choose Wes Enos as nominee in Iowa Senate District 23 race (usatoday.com)
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• Buc-ee's Makes Headway on Potential Iowa Entrance (convenience.org)

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