Iowa Farm Bureau

10/16/2026

This fall has tested farmers’ patience, but nothing beats a harvest day when the weather is right!

10/16/2026

Farm Bureau Members: Join us in celebrating the achievements of your peers and Iowa's 100 county Farm Bureaus!

Register now for the 2026 Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and County Leadership Conference: IowaFarmBureau.com/AnnualMeeting

10/15/2026

Farmers: Don’t wait to make your voices heard in this election. 🇺🇸

Voting early is quick, easy and secure. Better yet, it’s one less thing to think about later in the harvest season.

The decisions made at the ballot box impact agriculture, rural communities and your future. Make a plan to vote early by mail or in person.

Learn more at IowaFarmBureau.com/FarmersVote

10/13/2026

Why does Iowa grow so much corn and so many soybeans?

The answer matters to everyone who enjoys Iowa-raised meat, cleaner-burning homegrown fuel and a wide variety of household products that would require more petroleum-based ingredients – if not for corn and soybeans.

🎧 Hear some of the surprising uses for Iowa-grown corn and soybeans: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Surprising-Uses-for-IowaGrown-Corn-and-Soybeans-The-Spokesman-Speaks-Podcast-Episode-227

10/12/2026

October 12 is National Farmers Day – a day to reflect on the important role farmers play in our lives.

Why does America need farm families?

We asked Hawkeye football fans to share their reasons with us during ANF (America Needs Farmers) Game Day earlier this month.

10/09/2026

When you hear agriculture described as the “backbone” of Iowa, it’s not just a figure of speech.

Agriculture supports one in five Iowa jobs and the livelihoods and communities connected to them.

Nearly one in five Iowa jobs are connected to agriculture.

10/08/2026

After the third wettest September on record in Iowa, many farmers are encountering grain quality concerns.

Learn why farmers should start with their crop insurance agents and follow other important steps if they experience soybean and corn quality issues. ⬇️

Discover essential steps for Iowa farmers dealing with soybean and corn quality issues this harvest. Learn how to report damage, keep records and work with crop insurance.

10/06/2026

See why monarch butterflies are forming "roosts" and homes on Iowa farms. 🦋

Iowans may see "roosts" of monarchs as they migrate south.

10/03/2026

America Needs Farmers Game Day is 𝙤𝙣𝙚 day to celebrate the farm families who have a positive impact on our lives 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 day.

Thank you to the fans who made it special!

10/03/2026

Fans who wear ANF (America Needs Farmers) apparel help Iowa tackle hunger!

When you purchase ANF merchandise, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Iowa Food Bank Association.

Thank you to all of the fans sporting ANF gear on ANF Game Day!