WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 25, 2024) — As consumers grapple with sky-high prices and inflation, the latest Iowa Farm Bureau Food and Farm Index® shows price is easily the most important factor for Iowa grocery-shoppers when determining which meat, poultry and dairy products to purchase.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 17, 2024) — Iowa Corn has 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 2: Rusty Olson

CLIVE, IOWA (July 10, 2024) — Addison Randall is the newest member of the Iowa Pork Producers Association team. She was hired to fill the Program and Events Manager vacancy after Brielle Smeby’s promotion to Producer Outreach Director. Randall graduated from Iowa State University in May with a double major in Animal Science and Ag Communications.

CLIVE, IOWA (June 12, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brielle Smeby as its new Producer Outreach Director. Smeby, a 2023 graduate of Iowa State University with a major in Animal Science, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the agriculture industry to her new role. She spent the past year as IPPA’s Program and Events Manager.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2024) — Celebrate a new chapter of the Children's Garden as we open Storybook Landscapes this Friday, May 17, 2:30PM.

After a private ribbon-cutting, the public is invited to explore the new garden. The Rock Island Public Library will be bringing their Mobile Library and reading stories.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2024) — Iowans can now enter for a chance to win a $200 meat gift card through Iowa Farm Bureau’s Sizzlin’ Summer Giveaway in partnership with Fareway Meat and Grocery.

One winner will be announced from each of Fareway’s 114 locations in Iowa. Additionally, one grand prize-winner will receive a Traeger Pro 22 Smoker Grill, a $500 meat bundle, a Grizzly soft-sided cooler, and other backyard barbeque gear.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2024) — Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, encourages young farmer entrepreneurs between 18-35 years old with an ag-related business to enter the Grow Your Future Award for a chance to win $10,000. This competition is focused on Farm Bureau members with unique business ventures that tap into niche production, agritourism and other specialty services.

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.

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).

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.

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