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Iowa Leading Indicators Index slips in June

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues and the future direction of economic activity, decreased 0.3% to 110.5 in June compared to 110.8 in May. The monthly diffusion index decreased to 43.8 after…

Farmers brace as China levies retaliatory tariffs

Farmer Dave Walton, of Walton Farms, shown in a Cedar County field last October. “For…

Old Capitol tofu builds on an Iowa staple

Old Capitol Food Company has big plans for future growth, including new product lines and…

Iowa’s ag industry looks to build on export strengths

Despite trade & biofuel concerns, Trump seen as ‘net positive’ for ag   By Emery…