10 May 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Bill to Increase Critical Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Funds

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (May 10, 2024) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and the Iowa Soybean Association commended Governor Kim Reynolds and the state legislature for their decisive action in boosting funding for renewable-fuels infrastructure. Gov Reynolds signed legislation today that marks another significant step forward in Iowa's commitment to expanding the use of renewable fuels like biodiesel.

03 May 2024

Free Counseling Available for Iowa Farmers

By Caitlyn Lamm

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2024) — Affordability and accessibility are the top barriers for farmers seeking mental health services, per an American Farm Bureau Federation survey. During May Mental Health Awareness Month, the Iowa Farm Bureau wants to remind farmers support is readily available — and at no cost — through Personal Assistance Services (PAS).

22 Apr 2024

Iowa Farm Bureau Appreciates Iowa Legislature’s Passage of Policy and Budget Priorities Important to Agriculture and Rural Iowa

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2024) — Following the conclusion of the 2024 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members would like to thank the governor and legislators in both chambers for addressing policy and budget priorities that are important to agriculture and rural Iowa, including the reinstatement of capital-gains tax deduction for the sale of breeding livestock.  This will prevent a direct tax increase for livestock farmers, many of whom are young and beginning farmers.

19 Apr 2024

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Statement on EPA Summer E15 Waiver

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 19, 2024) — “Iowa Farm Bureau members welcome the EPA’s announcement of continued access of E15 fuel for the 2024 summer months.

“By lifting restrictions, consumers will now have access to this lower-cost option at the gas pump, and the resulting demand for homegrown fuels will support Iowa’s farm families and rural communities, including more than 50,000 Iowa jobs supported by biofuels.

20 Mar 2024

Local Food Infrastructure Program Announces Nineteen Award Recipients, Sets Up Push for Expanded State Funding

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 20, 2024) — Local food is getting an important shot in the arm with the distribution this spring of nearly $2 million in state funding. But it’s clear more support is needed to meet the state’s growing local needs.

19 Mar 2024

Registration Open for The 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit: Pressures and Opportunities

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2024) — Registration opened today for the 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Economic Summit: Pressures and Opportunities slated for June 14 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The summit is designed to provide farmers with information into the key factors impacting today’s volatile farm economy, what that means for Iowa agriculture moving forward and how to mitigate economic pressures and leverage opportunities.

18 Mar 2024

Iowa Pig Farmers Donate 4,200 Pounds Pork on National Ag Day

By Tina Hinz

CLIVE, IOWA (March 18, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will donate 4,200 pounds of ground pork to the Food Bank of Iowa in Des Moines on

06 Mar 2024

Dr Paul Sundberg Honored at National Pork Industry Forum

By Kevin Hall

ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS (March 6, 2024) — Dr Paul Sundberg received the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum in early March in Rosemont, Illinois, for his career-long dedication to bettering the pork industry.

05 Mar 2024

State Support Remains Critical, Advocates Say at Iowa Biodiesel Hill Day

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (March 5, 2024) — Iowa continues to lead the nation in both biodiesel production and comprehensive pro-biodiesel state policies — and that's not a coincidence. That was the message today from biodiesel producers, soybean farmers, and other supporters as they met with Iowa lawmakers at the State Capitol.

The Iowa Biodiesel Board, an independent board founded by the Iowa Soybean Association and biodiesel plants, hosted its annual Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill on March 5.

04 Mar 2024

Iowa Corn Farmers Attend Commodity Classic in Houston March 2

By Rachel Zumbach

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 4, 2024) — Iowa Corn farmer-leaders participated in the 2024 Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. The delegation from Iowa consisted of Iowa Corn directors, Iowa Corn farmer voting delegates and alternates, Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team members, and grassroots leaders.

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