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Iowa Industry Buoyed by Oats Plant Opening and Wages
Des Moines reports show Fort Dodge will reopen the Quaker Oats mill in July after five years idle, boosting oat production to meet rising demand. Maytag plans a ski story addition at its Newton factory, now employing over 1,300 with June payroll near a quarter million dollars. Industry cheer also notes strong crop prospects and a robust sheep surplus outlook in Australia.
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