Iowa Farm Bureau

06/04/2026

Dairy delivers 13 essential nutrients that fuel our bodies 𝙖𝙣𝙙 sweetens life with our favorite desserts. 🍦

Celebrate Dairy Month alongside the farmers who make it possible!

06/02/2026

Two big wins for water quality and agriculture yesterday!

Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 2771 and Senate File 2465 (the Iowa Farm Act) – bills that will help accelerate targeted water quality protection, while supporting rural veterinarians, honeybee production and dairy innovation.

We were proud to be there for the signing, represented by Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, Vice President Brian Feldpausch and District 8 board member Tim Kaldenberg.

05/29/2026

Agriculture has always been at the center of Mitch Sievers’ life. Growing up, he knew he wanted a future in farming — and today, he’s proud to continue that dream in Buena Vista County alongside family while raising three kids with his wife.

This week, we had the opportunity to visit Mitch on the farm and hear more about the passion and purpose behind everything he does. Mitch grows corn and soybeans and also custom raises hogs, but his impact reaches far beyond the farm gate.

Through Iowa Farm Bureau, Mitch has held several leadership roles at the county and state levels and currently serves as a young farmer representative on the State Resolutions Committee, helping advocate for agriculture and rural communities across Iowa. He has also been active in organizations that support pork producers, agricultural education, and local communities across Buena Vista County.

As one of Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2026 Young Farmer Leadership Award recipients, Mitch is being recognized for his commitment to farming, leadership, and serving Iowa agriculture.

Stay tuned for more of Mitch’s story is a future edition of the Spokesman newspaper and online!

05/29/2026

They're more than pets. Farm dogs are part of the family. 🐕

Nominate yours in American Farm Bureau's Farm Dog of the Year contest by July 11: https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-dog-of-the-year

05/26/2026

What are the best sources of protein?

Learn from Jessica Schroeder, a registered dietitian who is president of the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Everywhere you turn, you see the word "protein," but what are the highest quality sources?

05/26/2026

Safe drinking water is essential. So is the need for system-wide water quality solutions, from our farms to our cities.

05/25/2026

Because of their sacrifice, we live in freedom.

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave it all.

05/21/2026

“The cows will take care of (the land) for you if you let them."

See how the Smith family of Dubuque County is finding conservation success "under a cow's hoof."

No-till, cover crops and cows form the backbone of Smith Family Farms, a Dubuque County operation and the Region 3 winner of the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

05/19/2026

Turn 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 into 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!

Start creating and executing your family's farm succession plan at Iowa Farm Bureau's immersive, two-day Take Root workshop, August 12 - 13. 🌱

“Real Talk to Real Timelines,” builds on Iowa Farm Bureau’s Take Root programming with a two-day, hands-on experience designed for farm families who want to protect what they’ve built and prepare for what comes next.

05/13/2026

Are you growing a creative, value-added ag business?

Tap the “sign up” button to request information about Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award, a competition for young farmers and entrepreneurs with cash prizes up to $10,000.

🌱 https://mailchi.mp/7e9670e60738/grow-your-future