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Iowa farmers know what an unstable world costs

Congress should ensure support for agencies that buttress farm resilience worldwide, write Eric Mitchell and Sarah Tweeten.

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Des Moines Register· Oct 18, 1:10 PMIowa farmers know what an unstable world costs

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