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Speculators push corn prices higher

By Chase Martyn 12/15/08

Remember the evil “speculators” who got the blame for the increased prices for corn, fuel, and other commodities over the summer?
They’re baaaack.  But for now, some folks are happy to see them.

Northey sees dynamic times ahead for agriculture (Part 1 of 2)

By Dien Judge 5/25/07

Now that he is settled into his new role as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey sees an exciting and dynamic future for Iowa's farm economy.
He has served almost five months of his first term so far, and his first legislative session is behind him. Northey, a fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer from [...]

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