06 Jan 2025

Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) Releases Top State and Federal Policy Priorities for 2025

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 6, 2025) — The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, has released its final list of state and federal policy priorities for the upcoming year.

03 Jan 2025

Registration Open at Iowa Farm Bureau’s Acres of Opportunity Conference for Farmers Seeking New Revenue Streams Through Niche Markets

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 3, 2025) — In today’s challenging agricultural economy, both new and seasoned farmers are exploring innovative ways to stay profitable. With high initial investments in land and equipment along with high operational costs, many are turning to niche opportunities that require less land or complement existing family farms.

18 Dec 2024

USDA Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms and Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs

By US Department of Agriculture

WASHINGTON DC (December 18, 2024) — US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is making domestic fertilizer-production investments in nine states to

11 Dec 2024

Iowa Farm Bureau Members Gather for 106th Annual Meeting and County Leadership Conference

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2024) — Members of Iowa’s largest general farm organization gathered at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines this week to celebrate the achievements of 100 county Farm Bureaus, young farmer award-winners and receive expert insight on key topics and issues shaping agriculture today.

02 Dec 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Joins Letter Sent by Republican Governors to Congress Urging Action on Updated Farm Bill

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has joined sixteen other Republican governors in sending a letter to Congress calling on legislators to reauthorize an updated Farm Bill and provide our nation’s farmers immediate financial assistance so American farmers can continue to feed our nation and the world.

The letter reads as:

20 Nov 2024

Turkey Price Trims Thanksgiving Meal Cost but Not to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Caitlyn Lamm

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2024) — This year, the American Farm Bureau Federation reports the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 is $58.08, a 5% decrease from last year.

18 Nov 2024

Iowa Farm Bureau Analysis Finds Downturn in Ag Economy Claims Up to 11,400 Iowa Jobs and $1.5 Billion in GDP This Year

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — A sharp downturn in the agriculture economy is causing a ripple effect throughout the state, resulting in the loss of up to 11,400 jobs and $1.5 billion in value-added economic activity (GDP) and a $100 million loss to the state and local tax base, according to an exclusive Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) economic analysis.

19 Sep 2024

Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team Applications Now Open

By Shannon Textor

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 19, 2024) — Applications are open for the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program, which focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. During the one-year program, students will visit the Capitol, tour industry leaders' operations and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom.

12 Sep 2024

Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) Expands with Four New Members Committing to Sustainable Agriculture in Illinois

By Helen VanBeck

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (September 12, 2024) — The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) has recently accepted four new member organizations into the Partnership. Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC), Savanna Institute, and Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources (STAR) are the newest members to join ISAP, whose mission is to create a network to support a systems approach to improve soil health and reduce nutrient loss.

11 Sep 2024

Olivia Hanlon Named Communications Manager for Iowa Pork Producers

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (September 11, 2024) — Olivia Hanlon has joined the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) team as the new communications manager. She comes to IPPA from Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, where she served for four years as an agricultural and natural resources specialist for the ISU Small Farms team and worked as the executive secretary for the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association.

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