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Thicke makes ag candidacy official

By Lynda Waddington 9/9/09

MARION — Citing the need for better leadership and a broader statewide vision for farmers, Fairfield dairy farmer Francis Thicke announced today that he would seek the Democratic nomination for Iowa secretary of agriculture.

For dairy farmers, crisis looms

By Lynda Waddington 4/16/09

During the past year, farmers have seen the price they are paid for milk drop by nearly half, even while retail prices have remained relatively high.

Thicke considers run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

By Lynda Waddington 3/23/09

“Iowa’s investment in ethanol production has brought economic development to agriculture, and we need to protect that investment,” Thicke said. “However, it is time to reassess, and consider how future investments in renewable energy can be better targeted to profit farmers and better protect our natural resource base.”

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