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flag Corn planting rises by 5% nationally as farmers like those in Iowa shift from soybeans due to economic factors.

flag Leah Anderson, a top executive at Land O' Lakes, reports that Southeast Iowa farmers plan to plant more corn this spring due to economic factors. flag Nationally, the USDA predicts a 5% increase in corn acres to 95.3 million, while soybean plantings will drop by 4% to 83.5 million acres. flag The shift is influenced by rising corn demand and declining soybean prices due to potential trade uncertainties with China. flag Farmers like Carl Jardon in Iowa are also dealing with high input costs and lower crop prices, increasing their reliance on crop insurance.

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