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08/11/2026

02/25/2026

🚨 Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opens Feb 23. and closes April 17, 2026, providing $11B in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.

For information on how to apply, eligible commodities and payment calculations ➡️ fsa.usda.gov/fba

12/12/2025

Secretary Mike Naig announced today that the sign-up is now open for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s annual Crop Insurance Discount Program. The innovative program offers farmers a $5 per acre premium reduction for fall-planted cover crops.
https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/crop-ins-discount-prog-signup-12-25

08/01/2024

12/23/2023

This Christmas, may the love of your family and the warmth of the season light your way. Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas!

12/21/2021

Merry Christmas from our farm to yours!

12/08/2021

ISU Extension and Outlook is offering a 2022 outlook meeting on December 17th.

12/01/2021

If you planted cover crops, you can receive a $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiums. Farmers and landowners can learn more and apply for the crop insurance discount program by January 14th: bit.ly/CropInsuranceDiscountProgram.

Cover crops help improve soil health, prevent soil erosion, lock in nutrients, offer w**d control and so much more. Talk to your local USDA service center to learn about other cost share funding available to support the implementation of conservation practices.