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

10 Jan 2025

Farmers Disappointed with Lack of Clarity Around 45Z

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — The Department of Treasury released more details today about a tax credit, known as 45Z, that is designed to help the biofuel industry make inroads into the aviation sector.

While today’s news included more information, corn-grower leaders said they still need better clarity about the specific environmental practices that will be required for accessing the credit.

10 Jan 2025

USDA Continues Historic Commitment, Partnering with Rural Communities on Clean, Affordable Energy

By US Department of Agriculture Press Office

WASHINGTON DC (January 10, 2025) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced more than $6 billion in clean-energy investments through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and 

07 Jan 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Presents 2025 Legislative Priorities

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (January 7, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative has announced its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade, and supply-chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill, and climate and environmentally-sustainable efforts.

06 Jan 2025

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Announces Rural Veterinarian Loan Repayment Incentive Program

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 6, 2025) — To help address a critical shortage of rural veterinarians identified by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has established a Rural Veterinarian Loan Repayment Incentive Program to attract and retain veterinarians in rural Iowa.

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