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The Senate this week takes up a package of spending bills that includes the measure funding USDA and FDA, while House Republicans return from the chamber’s long summer recess still divided over how, or whether, to avoid a possible government shutdown when the new budget year starts Oct. 1.
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Drought and above average temperatures in this state have left 40% of the soybean crop in poor/very poor shape.
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A wet July has helped corn conditions in this state reach 80% excellent/good shape after a dry start to the growing season.
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Mild temperatures and a lack of rain in this state have put 77% of the soybean crop in good/excellent shape.
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Continued drought in this state has left 40% of the corn crop in poor/very poor shape.