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Oct. 24, 2026

USDA forecasts record soybean crop as Iowa corn harvest lags far behind average

Federal forecasters raised their corn and soybean estimates in October, projecting a record soybean harvest, while the latest weekly report shows Iowa farmers far behind their usual pace.

Oct. 24, 2026

Indiana storm survivors face Sunday deadline to apply for FEMA aid

Two months after an August derecho and flooding hit northern and central Indiana, federal individual assistance applications close Oct. 25, with $151 million paid out or allocated so far.