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Iowa Farm Bureau Applauds Iowa Legislature's Passage of Property Tax Relief
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (417+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 5, 2026 WEST DES MOINES, Iowa " Following the conclusion of the 2026 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members appreciate the passage of several policy and budget priorities that are important to agriculture and rural Iowa, including property tax reform, oil…...
Big Wins for Iowa Cattlemen During 2026 Legislative Session
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (372+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 5, 2026 "We are grateful for the strong engagement from legislators on issues that matter to Iowa cattle producers," said ICA CEO Bryan Whaley. "On multiple fronts, our presence at the State Capitol this year yielded dividends for our…...
USDA Announces Actions to Better Serve States, Nutrition Program Recipients, and the American Taxpayer
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (303+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 4, 2026 "As part of this reorganization, we are changing our structure from regional offices to Hubs that will offer improved program support across the nation, said Deputy Under Secretary Patrick Penn. "This new structure will enhance our customer…...
California Walnut Commission Applauds Passage of Farm Bill by House
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (264+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 4, 2026 FOLSOM, Calif. " "The California Walnut Commission applauds the House of Representatives" passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and recognize it as meaningful progress toward renewing federal farm policy. "We look forward to and…...
Ag Secretary Naig Highlights Legislative Wins for Iowa Agriculture, Clean Water
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (500+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 4, 2026 DES MOINES " Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig thanked Gov. Reynolds, Leader Klimesh, Speaker Grassley and members of the Iowa Legislature for delivering meaningful results for Iowans: Secretary Naig on…...
Farm Bill Passes House for First Time in 8 Years
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (517+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 1, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb "The House passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 on Thursday morning by a vote of 224-200. Three Republicans were opposed and five did not vote. Fourteen Democrats crossed party lines to vote yes…...
ISG Thanks House of Representatives for Passing Farm Bill
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (297+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 1, 2026 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. " Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) thanks members of the U. S. House of Representatives for passing H. R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, which includes key provisions impacting agriculture, including crop protection tools, livestock policy, and risk management programs....
Pennsylvania 4-H Members Present Ideas to Federal Agencies
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (542+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 1, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. " Recently, as part of an ongoing effort to bring a youth perspective to high-level government discussions, five Pennsylvania 4-H members attended the National 4-H Conference, April 10-15, at Hyatt Regency Crystal City near Washington, D. C. The…...
Petitions for Indiana Corn Marketing Council Board Seats Open Until June 1
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (334+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 1, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS " The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) will accept petitions from farmers through Monday, June 1, 2026, to serve on its Board of Directors. ICMC will host elections in Districts 3, 6 and 9 and for two at-large seats. Voting will take place…...
Wisconsin Response to U. S. House Farm Bill Passage
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (438+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 1, 2026 MADISON, Wis. " Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement in response to the U. S. House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: "Today, the House of Representatives took an important step…...