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- 1Iowa startups pursue advances in ag tech and bioplastics●Iowa startups explore better ag tech and bioplastics
Startups in Iowa are working on new agricultural technology and bioplastics, aiming to improve farming practices and offer sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. The state's strong agricultural base makes it a natural setting for these ventures, and local coverage highlights the combination of crop-focused innovation and materials science as a growing startup niche in the region.
- 2New federal law could end hemp industry, Oregon businesses warn●New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say
Oregon hemp producers say a newly enacted federal law will effectively shut down the state's hemp industry, a sector that grew rapidly after the 2018 farm bill legalized hemp nationwide. Industry figures warn the tighter federal rules threaten farms, processors and jobs across Oregon, one of the country's leading hemp-producing states.
- 3Rising diesel and fertilizer costs squeeze Ohio farmers●Ohio farmers feel the squeeze of diesel, fertilizer prices. Will that affect how they vote?
Ohio farmers are facing sharply higher costs for diesel and fertilizer, squeezing farm budgets across the state. Reporting from WOSU Public Media examines whether the financial pressure could influence how rural voters cast their ballots, making farm economics a potential factor in upcoming elections in a key Midwestern swing state.