DES MOINES, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced the newly-designated 2026 Iowa Thriving Communities: Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Sioux Center, Urbandale, and Waukon.

CLIVE, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Harrison Furlow as its new Director of Public Policy. Furlow began the role on August 4, bringing extensive experience in agricultural policy, strategic communications, and producer-focused advocacy to the organization.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 1, 2025) — The Freight House Farmers Market is encouraging supporters to cast their vote in the 17th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ by American Farmland Trust. This annual contest seeks to recognize the nation’s favorite farmers markets, awarding $15,000 in prizes each year. The Freight House Farmers Market has held the title of the #1 Farmers Market in Iowa for four years, and is hoping to receive that honor for the fifth consecutive year.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2025) The Freight House Farmers Market is thrilled to announce the début of the Back to School Kids Market. Located along the riverfront in downtown Davenport, the Freight House Farmers Market has long been revered as the ultimate destination for locally sourced produce, artisanal crafts, and delectable culinary delights. The Back to School Kids Market provides an opportunity for youth entrepreneurs to showcase their own small businesses.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (July 23, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, is encouraged by the trade agreement framework between the United States and Indonesia, announced yesterday afternoon. Indonesia is the seventh-largest export market for US dairy products, purchasing approximately $245 million worth of products in 2024.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 18, 2025) — Earlier the previous week, Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) farmer-leaders attended the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meetings to advocate for key agricultural issues and priorities.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 21, 2025) — Today, Iowa Corn announced the Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB).

Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for over 7,000 corn-farmer members lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. These individuals include: 

District 1: Mike Ver Steeg*

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (July 18, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, congratulates Julie Callahan on her nomination by President Donald J Trump to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.

Callahan’s nomination comes at a critical time for agriculture as a number of important trade deals are being negotiated.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 7, 2025) — In early June, Mark Mueller, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Vice President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, attended the 

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 25, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country by milk volume, has announced the appointment of Jim Eckberg as the new Director of Science and Innovation.

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