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Farm News will be hosting the Farm News Ag Show on Wednesday, June 30. The one day show will be held at the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds in Emmetsburg. In addition to both indoor and outdoor exhibits covering the entire ag spectrum and more, show attendees are invited to sit in on presentations by Farm News columnists David Kruse, president of CommStock Investments, Inc., the MaxYield Cooperative Grain Solutions Team and Dear County Agent Guy, Jerry Nelson. Farm News cartoonist, Rick Friday will also be present at the Farm News Ag Show. A variety of food will also be available with food trucks on site. A limited number of exhibitor space is available. Contact Farm News advertising manager, Dana Lantz at dlantz@farm-news.com or by calling 515 573 2141, ext. 450.

USDA releases 2021

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