31 Mar 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board Urges Rollins to Back RFS Increase, Applauds Infrastructure Boost

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — A visit to Iowa from US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins yielded positive comments for the future of biodiesel, according to the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Executive Director Grant Kimberley spoke with Sec Rollins about the urgency of the Trump administration finalizing a Renewable Fuel Standard proposal. The industry is asking for a Biomass-based Diesel volume of 5.25 billion gallons in 2026.

27 Mar 2025

Iowa Corn Farmers Gather at the State Capitol to Discuss ‘25 Policy Priorities

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Yesterday, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members gathered at the State Capitol for the “Iowa Corn Day on the Hill” lobbying event. The delegation included the ICGA Board, county leaders, grassroots members and student FFA members from across the state.

24 Mar 2025

Iowa Corn Farmers Celebrate Iowa Ag Week

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 24, 2025) — Today marks the beginning of Iowa Ag Week, and Iowa corn farmers are excited to highlight the important role that agriculture plays in helping our state thrive. This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the contributions of farmers and the agricultural community that support our state’s economy and heritage.

19 Mar 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Brings the Voice of Milk to Washington DC

By Laura Hensley

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the country's leading cooperatives based on milk volume, traveled to Washington DC this week. Farmers and staff members met with federal lawmakers and agency leaders to discuss current challenges facing the dairy community.The farmers had the chance to speak directly with Congressional representatives and share their experiences to advance issues important to Edge dairy farmer members.

05 Mar 2025

Iowa Corn Farmer-Leaders Attend Commodity Classic

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 5, 2025) — Iowa Corn farmer-leaders traveled west to Denver, Colorado, this week to serve as delegates at the 2025 Commodity Classic. Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) delegates advocated in support of policies and actions on behalf of Iowa farmer members to implement at the federal level with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

07 Feb 2025

Iowa Biodiesel and Soybean Groups Celebrate Iowa Central Fuel Laboratory Opening

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (February 7, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association are celebrating the grand opening of the newly-expanded, state-designated Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The upgraded facility enhances Iowa’s role in ensuring biofuels meet the highest-quality standards demanded by the market.

27 Jan 2025

Iowa Secretary of State Mike Naig, Kent Mowrer Named Honorary Master Pork Producers

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (January 27, 2025) —– The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to announce Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, and Kent Mowrer, longtime Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, as 2024 Honorary Master Pork Producers.

The award-winners embody the diversity of Iowa’s pig farms and the dedicated individuals who support pork producers.

Mowrer receives this award posthumously.

27 Jan 2025

John Deere Dealers Prairie State Tractor and Martin Tractor to Merge as Heritage Tractor

By Jessi Ganoung

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS (January 27, 2025) — Illinois John Deere dealerships Prairie State Tractor and Martin Tractor will be joining together in January 2025. This merged John Deere dealership will be well positioned to provide world-class support to customers for many generations to come. The merged dealerships will be joining with its strategic partner, Heritage Tractor Inc, and taking on the Heritage Tractor brand name.

15 Jan 2025

Iowa Farm Bureau Sets 2025 Legislative Priorities Including Modernization of Grain Indemnity Fund and Property Tax-Payer Protection

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, will address key priorities including the modernization of the state’s Grain Indemnity Fund, protecting property tax-payers and other important policies impacting Iowa’s farmers and rural communities during the 2025 legislative session.

15 Jan 2025

Study Shows Iowa Pork Industry is Vital to State's Economy

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — Iowa’s hard-working pig farmers are a vital component of the state’s economy, as shown by a new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The data verifies Iowa’s status as the number-one pork-producing state in the nation, providing 33% of the U.S. hog inventory, and creating more than 120,000 jobs.

Providing Jobs, Economic Activity

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