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This week on AgweekTV, we'll take a look at the skyrocketing farmland prices in the Midwest, with northwest Iowa leading the way. Waubun, Minnesota, will soon be home to a meat processing plant thanks to the persistence of a local beef producer. In Sioux County, Iowa, thisis Mikkel Pates for AG Week. For moreon this story, you can check outthe next AG Week magazineor go to AG week dot com. The AG Week LivestockTour is sponsored by FarmersMutual of Nebraska 701xAutonomous Rancherand Stockmen’sLivestock Exchange.
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