Cherokee County Farm Bureau

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau is Iowa’s largest grassroots farm organization, with over 159,000 member families, foc

SWEET TREATS TO All! Cherokee County Farm Bureau delivered cookie trays for Media Appreciation. The staff at the KCHE ...
09/03/2026

SWEET TREATS TO All! Cherokee County Farm Bureau delivered cookie trays for Media Appreciation. The staff at the KCHE radio station and the Cherokee Chronicle will enjoy some delicious monster cookies. The Cherokee County Farm Bureau appreciates our local media and their awesome and continued support.

09/02/2026

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Secretary Naig Announces Record Cover Crop Cost-Share Signup, Nearly Tripling Cover Crop Acres in the Greater Des Moines Watershed

Farmers in the Greater Des Moines Watershed enrolled over 300,000 acres of cover crops in state-cost share programs this fall

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 2, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the initial results of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program during the Farm Progress Show in Boone. The first phase was designed to encourage farmers and landowners in the Greater Des Moines Watershed to plant more cover crops to improve water quality in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. The successful program enrolled more than 300,000 acres in the Greater Des Moines Watershed in state cover crop cost-share programs in 2026, up from 109,000 acres of cover crops enrolled in these 22 counties in 2025. For the first time, statewide cover crop cost-share enrollment exceeded 1 million acres, up from 700,000 acres of statewide cover crops enrolled in state cost-share programs in 2025.

Farmers and landowners can continue signing up for cover crop cost-share through their local USDA Service Center until 4:30 p.m./CT on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Secretary Naig also revealed funding for the expanded Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program was fully obligated to Iowa livestock producers within just 10 days of the program expansion being announced at the Iowa State Fair. Because of the overwhelming demand for the program, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is allocating an additional $2.1 million for the Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program through the end of the calendar year. The program, currently offered in 28 counties, is designed to improve water quality, keep working lands working, and grow Iowa’s beef herd by helping farmers convert underperforming row crop acres into pasture and hay ground.

“The Greater Des Moines Watershed Program shows what we can accomplish when we have dedicated resources and intentionally focus on fields in parts of the state that can have a significant impact on water quality,” said Secretary Naig. “It also reinforces that farmers are eager to embrace responsible farming practices to protect their land for future generations, and they want to be part of the ongoing work to improve Iowa’s water quality.

Based on the success of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, I will ask the Iowa Legislature to provide additional funding to expand the Working Lands Program statewide during the 2027 Legislative session. There’s no finish line when it comes to conservation, meaning there’s always more work to do, and we’ve got to keep this momentum going.”

Funding for the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program was provided by the Farm to Faucet package secured by Secretary Naig and Gov. Reynolds and passed by the Iowa Legislature during the 2026 session. Gov. Reynolds also allocated remaining State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to scale up water quality projects in the Greater Des Moines Watershed.

To learn more about the ongoing work to improve water quality in the Greater Des Moines watershed, or to enroll in one of the eligible cost-share programs, visit cleanwateriowa.org or costshare.iowaagriculture.gov.

Cherokee County Farm Bureau wishes to thank the Cherokee Co. Cattlemen for their recent grilling at our Annual Appreciat...
08/31/2026

Cherokee County Farm Bureau wishes to thank the Cherokee Co. Cattlemen for their recent grilling at our Annual Appreciation supper.

We would also like to thank the Cherokee Fair board for allowing us to use the facilities on the fair grounds for our Annual Appreciation meal. Thank you to both groups for all that you do for the Cherokee Community.

08/31/2026

Farmers push back on plans for tariff-free beef imports

Farmers are strongly pushing back against the Trump administration's plan to waive tariffs on imported ground beef for 90 days beginning Sept. 1, saying the move threatens profitability needed to rebuild the nation's cattle herd. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation this week to allow up to 300,000 metric tons — more than 660 million pounds — of lean beef trimmings into the country tariff-free in an effort to reduce retail ground beef prices that are approaching a record $7 per pound. The proclamation encourages the imported beef to be sold at 25% below current import prices. Cow-calf farmer Bryan Reed, a Monroe County Farm Bureau member, said a cheap beef policy won't regrow the U.S. cow herd, which is at its lowest level since 1971. "Retaining heifers has never cost more," he said. "Why would anyone make the high-priced investment needed to rebuild the herd when the government's agenda is to have cheap food that is below the cost of production?" Live cattle imports are also expected to increase as the U.S. Department of Agriculture reopened the Douglas, Arizona, port of entry to Mexican feeder cattle on Aug. 24 following a two-year ban related to a New World screwworm outbreak. Initial crossings at Douglas are limited to 700 head per day and are scheduled to increase to 1,300 head per day within three weeks. Two additional New Mexico ports of entry will reopen in phased 30-day intervals, the USDA said.

Young Farmers Day at the Clay County Fair Young farmers are invited to join us at Grandpa's Barn during the Clay County ...
08/27/2026

Young Farmers Day at the Clay County Fair

Young farmers are invited to join us at Grandpa's Barn during the Clay County Fair on Saturday, September 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for an opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with fellow young farmers from across the region.

Attendees can enjoy a complimentary food voucher, redeemable at either the Pork Producers or Cattlemen's Association food stand.
Those interested in exploring one of the fairgrounds' unique historical attractions can sign up for a guided tour of the Historic Train Depot. Tours are available at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Tours last approximately 15 to 20 minutes and are limited to 6 to 8 participants per tour. To reserve a spot on a tour, please RSVP to Crystal Schroeder at (712)-389-4334 prior to September 11th.
We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

08/26/2026

Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report
Aug. 17-23, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 24, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.

“Beautiful weather throughout much of last week helped cap off an incredibly successful Iowa State Fair, with fairgoers turning out in record numbers,” said Secretary Naig. “As students and families settle into the routines of a new school year, farmers are keeping an eye on the forecast as crops continue to mature. Warmer temperatures and near-normal rainfall into early September should help keep the crops moving along as we inch closer to the busy fall harvest season.”

Crop Report

There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 23, 2026. This is 0.4 days less than last year, when there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent very short, 16 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent very short, 21 percent short, 66 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Ninety percent of Iowa’s corn crop has reached the dough stage, which is 3 percentage points ahead of last year. Forty-seven percent of corn reached the dent stage, which is 5 percentage points ahead of last year. One percent of corn has reached maturity, which is 2 percentage points behind last year. Corn condition rated 78 percent good to excellent. Soybeans setting pods reached 88 percent, which is 1 percentage point behind last year. Soybean condition rated 77 percent good to excellent. Ninety-seven percent of oats have been harvested, which is 1 percentage point ahead of last year. Pasture condition rated 65 percent good to excellent.

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at https://www.nass.usda.gov/.

08/24/2026

ICA RESPONDS TO ANNOUNCEMENT ON FOREIGN BEEF IMPORTS

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association President Craig Moss issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s post regarding beef imports:

"President Trump's announcement today about importing foreign beef is extremely disappointing to the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and its members. The President's comments and decisions have created unnecessary market volatility today. The drop in the markets will directly impact their profitability and bottom line, and in turn impacts decisions our producers are making about expanding their cattle herds. We believe the government should avoid intervention and let the market work,” said Craig Moss, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association president. “Members of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association have been reaching out to express their concerns. Just a week ago, many cattle feeders in the state lost one of their marketing options with the closing of Tyson’s Joslin plant; today they are taking another hit with this announcement. What we know is that consumer demand for the high-quality beef raised by U.S. producers has remained strong. Consumers have been willing to pay for beef. Simply put, it is supply and demand economics. Iowa’s cattle industry is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in expanding the nation’s cattle herd. There is no better place to grow than right here in Iowa. We have productive pastureland, forage and feed resources, strong crop and livestock integration, and the infrastructure needed to support that growth.”
As this story continues to unfold, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association will remain diligent in advocating on behalf of our members and making their voices heard.

08/20/2026

“2026 RULES, RISKS & RURAL RESILIENCE”

An educational event, 2026 Rules, Risks & Rural Resilience “From Field to Firewall: Agricultural Regulations and Cybersecurity Essentials” will be held Wednesday, September 2 at 9 a.m. at the Lohff Schumann Community Center, 301 Lohff Schumann Drive, Holstein, IA.

Featured speakers include Trooper Jay Kirkpatrick of the Iowa State Patrol speaking on grain and livestock hauling regulations and Chad Bishop, Cybersecurity Specialist, Iowa Farm Bureau speaking on protecting farms, individuals, and businesses from cyber threats.

This event will provide valuable information on current agricultural regulations and practical cybersecurity strategies to help protect farming operations, businesses, and personal information.

ALL are welcome to attend. RSVP is appreciated but not required. To RSVP/Questions call 712-364-2931, ext. 1.

Your Clay County Fair ticket is available at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau Federation office. Office hours are 8 to 4...
08/20/2026

Your Clay County Fair ticket is available at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau Federation office. Office hours are 8 to 4 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Tickets are $9 each. Stop in and see Karla for your tickets. 🎟️🐷🐄🐑

Congratulations to the 2026 Cherokee County Heritage Farms:Ray & Robin Corzilius Cherokee, 1876Kludas Farms Karl & Evely...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Cherokee County Heritage Farms:

Ray & Robin Corzilius Cherokee, 1876
Kludas Farms Karl & Evelyn Kludas/Molly Meendering/Karen Roghair Cherokee, 1876
Susanne Oswald Cleghorn, 1876
Oscar & Mabel Heline Trust Marcus, 1876
Johnson Family Farm Dan/Chris/Robert M. Johnson Marcus, 1876
Mark Wilcox/Joanne Lehman/Roger Wilcox/William Wilcox Marcus, 1876
Nancy T. Todd/George E. Nafe Pierson, 1875

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