AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection 2026: Early voting begins Wednesday in Iowa, with Polk County preparing to mail 21,000 requested absentee ballots. The Hinson–Turek Senate race is also putting healthcare, the farm bill and fuel costs in focus. Farm Economy: Iowa farmers cite rising costs for fertilizer, seed and equipment, alongside trade and corporate-consolidation concerns. Meanwhile, Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig praised an EPA proposal to restore renewable-fuel volumes waived for small refineries. Food & Jobs: The John Deere Foundation pledged more than $13 million to Iowa food banks and farm-to-food-bank programs, connecting them with more local producers. The state also awarded nearly $1.4 million in advanced-manufacturing training grants, expected to support 631 workers. Road Safety: Iowa officials urge drivers to slow down and watch the road edges as harvest and deer breeding season raise collision risks. Fairfield police are also warning of callers spoofing the department’s number to demand money for fake warrants. Outdoors: The DNR expects another strong pheasant season, opening Oct. 31, especially in west-central, north-central and northwest Iowa.
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