Cherokee County Farm Bureau

06/15/2026

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Secretary Naig Confirms Iowa’s Completion of USDA Pseudorabies Response Protocol

Second round of PRV testing is complete, and all farms have been released from quarantine

DES MOINES, Iowa (June 15, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig confirmed today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has successfully completed the Pseudorabies (PRV) response protocol outlined in the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (USDA APHIS) program standards. The second round of testing did not reveal any additional cases, confirming the Pseudorabies virus did not spread.

“Thanks to a strong, coordinated effort, this situation has been resolved, and we were able to successfully contain and eradicate the Pseudorabies virus from Iowa. I appreciate the support of our partners who were instrumental in helping us mount a swift and effective response, and to the affected producers and local veterinarians for fully cooperating and completing testing in a timely manner,” said Secretary Naig. “This situation is a great reminder that we must always be prepared to respond to animal health threats and can never get complacent in our efforts to keep these diseases out of our herds. As Secretary, I will continue to protect Iowa’s livestock industry and the livelihoods of our hard-working farm families.”

Less than 10 swine production facilities remained under quarantine following the detection of Pseudorabies virus in a small commercial swine facility on April 30, 2026. The affected swine farms have completed their second round of Pseudorabies testing; all tests were negative and the quarantined farms have been released. Producers within the control area can now resume routine animal movements.

IDALS has completed the eradication process according to the USDA’s program standards, allowing Iowa and the U.S. to retain its Pseudorabies disease-free trade status.

Pseudorabies does not pose a risk to human health or food safety. Properly prepared pork remains safe to eat.

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Chamber Coffee at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau office. Happy Friday everyone!

06/10/2026

WHICH CAME FIRST?

Twitter or Instagram
Nike or Adidas
Hot Wheels or Barbie
Milky Way or Snickers
Coke or Pepsi
Farmall or John Deere
McDonalds or Burger King
Harry Potter or Star Wars

Answers: Twitter, Adidas, Barbie, Milky Way, Coke, Farmall, McDonalds, and Star Wars.

06/10/2026

See you soon! Cherokee Chamber Coffee @ the Cherokee County Farm Bureau/Will Miller office Friday, June 12!

06/05/2026

Do you have a teenager — or know one — who loves to cook, grill or get creative in the backyard kitchen?

Iowa youth (ages 13–17) are invited to put their skills to the test at the Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest, happening Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.

This is their chance to:
• Show off their cooking talent in a fun, high-energy environment
• Gain confidence and experience in a live contest setting
• Win BIG prizes!

The youth grand prize winner will go home $300 in cash and a gas grill valued at $1,000 (courtesy of the Iowa Propane Gas Association).

It’s FREE to enter, and spots are limited! Youth participants will be notified of their acceptance by the end of June.
Sign up and view contest rules at iowafarmbureau.com/cookoutcontest.

06/04/2026

Join us on Friday, June 12th, at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau Office as we are hosting the Chamber Coffee. Hope to see you!

06/03/2026

It's Summer time...It's Story time at a library near you! We are getting started on our visits to our local libraries for their story time programs with reading a book, presenting the book to the library on behalf of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau and then doing an activity that goes along with what we had read.

06/01/2026

Happy Monday! Have a carefree day, enjoy this beautiful the sun and maybe go for a walk and take in whatever crosses your path.

06/01/2026

USDA to allocate 30 million new base acres this summer

Landowners have an opportunity this summer to potentially add to their farm’s base acres for the first time in 24 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said this week. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed last summer included a provision authorizing USDA to add up to 30 million new base acres for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is mailing notices to eligible landowners outlining that potential base acre updates will be available for review beginning June 1. New base acres will automatically be added to eligible farms, unless landowners opt out. Farm owners won’t lose any base acres during the updates, FSA officials noted. To be eligible for new base acres, a covered commodity must have been planted (or prevented from being planted) during the 2019 through 2023 crop years. If eligible requests exceed the nationwide cap of 30 million acres, the USDA will apply an across-the-board, prorated reduction to all approved new base acres. Landowners have until Aug. 31 to review their summary and complete any necessary actions. Base Allocation Summaries can be accessed online at fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc using a Login.gov account. Landowners who don’t have a Login.gov account are encouraged to contact their local FSA county office to obtain their Base Allocation Summary.

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05/25/2026

May you take the time to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice...because of them we get moments with family, laughter with friends and time with our loved ones. ❤️🤍💙