New U.S. Department of Agriculture data reveals that some counties, especially in Northeast and East-Central Iowa, produced millions less bushels last year.
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New U.S. Department of Agriculture data reveals that some counties, especially in Northeast and East-Central Iowa, produced millions less bushels last year.
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