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Congress must empower Iowa farmers to feed nation


Congress must empower Iowa farmers to feed nation, steward planet

Farming is a fundamental part of life in Iowa, and the state's fertile land and favorable climate have allowed its agriculture sector to prosper ...

Congress must empower Iowa farmers to feed nation, steward planet

The Midwest is home to “Heartland” states that are critical to putting food on the tables of Americans, and the Hawkeye state is certainly ...

Iowa's farmers feed and fuel the world! We must pass the Farm Bill ...

Photo by Congressman Zach Nunn on November 15, 2024. May be an image of.

Op-ed: On National Iowa Day, Grassley Recalls How Iowa ...

For decades, the state has harnessed natural resources, built critical infrastructure and put renewable energy on the map in America's heartland ...

Following National Ag Week, Let's Commit to Enacting Policies That ...

If you ate today, filled up your gas tank, or got dressed – you have a farmer to thank. Last week we celebrated National Agriculture Week, ...

Opinion: Empowering farmers to fuel the future of flight - Agri-Pulse

In this opinion piece, Congressman Miller highlights key policies needed to unleash the benefits of sustainable aviation fuels.

Iowa's congressional candidates answer questions on agriculture

Iowa Capital Dispatch surveyed the state's Democratic and Republican candidates for the US House and Senate about ethanol, carbon pipelines, government ...

Farm Bill must fight hunger at home and overseas - The Gazette

Chris Mangrich of North Liberty helps to restock produce on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at North Liberty Community Pantry in …

Grassley Outlines Family Farmers' Take on Biden Admin's GREET ...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa. “Washington Beltway Needs a Reality Check from the Farm Belt”. Thursday, May 23, 2024 ...

Grassley: History informs farm policies of today - The Iowa Torch

Chuck Grassley: Against the backdrop of USDA forecasting a historic decline in U.S. farm income, farmers need a strong farm safety net.

The Expiration of the Farm Bill Hurts Us All

The failure of Congress to pass a new farm bill -- or even extend the current one -- is not just political gamesmanship; it's a devastating blow to farmers.

Hinson Endorsed by Iowa Farm Bureau

Marion, IA – Today, the Iowa Farm Bureau Political Action Committee endorsed Congresswoman Ashley Hinson for re-election, ...

Reflection, Empowerment, and Co-constructed Research ...

many farms across the country experienced. ... Iowa, serve the farmers I'm working with, and ... dominated field of forestry at Iowa State, I asked my department ...

IASA - Solutions from the Land

Through the Iowa Smart Agriculture Initiative, agricultural, business, academic, government and conservation leaders are examining ways to keep Iowa agriculture ...

National Farmers Union Pushes Congress on Farm Bill - Barn Raiser

More than 300 representative from the National Farmers Union visited Congress to raise the alarm about the 2024 Farm Bill.

2023 Farm Bill Platform - National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Create income opportunity and fairness for small and mid-sized family farms;. • Reward agricultural practices that conserve our soil,.

2024 Legislative Policy - Official - Iowa Farmers Union

The family farm system of agriculture cannot exist without a fair economic return for farmers. We believe that food production represents a truly unique ...

Sign-on Letter on 2024 Farm Bill

The next farm bill must invest in all farmers and ranchers, strengthen our food system, build a fair and accessible farm safety net, improve climate resilience.

Iowa GOP US House member who wants to 'empower' farmers voted ...

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act, which would have slashed emergency loans to farms struck by natural disasters.

A Fair Deal for Farmers - Center for American Progress

Through an analysis of two agricultural markets, this report illuminates the concerning trend of corporate consolidation in agriculture—and ...