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7/3/2008 9:07:48 AM
Farm Bureau Urges Power Fund Board to Help Farmers and Bio-Fuels Industries Impacted by 2008 Flood
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is calling on the Iowa Power Fund Board to expedite approval of a $400,000 application to Iowa State University to research alternative uses of dried distillers grains (DDG’s), a co-product from ethanol facilities More...
6/26/2008 1:26:52 PM
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6/26/2008 1:26:50 PM
Iowa Farm Bureau Launches Online Tool for Farmers, Rural Residents Impacted By The Floods of 2008
Ammonia seeped into your carpet, motor oil leaked into your well, half of the corn in your flooded bin is rotting and your dog is missing. More...
6/23/2008 4:31:50 PM
The Largest Farm Organization in Iowa Asks Congress for Livestock and Grain Farmer Assistance in Wake Of Floods
Iowa Farm Bureau leaders are calling on members of Congress to move up the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) hay-cutting allowance to assist Midwest livestock producers in the wake of the devastating flood. More...
6/17/2008 9:17:56 AM
Balancing Food And Fuel Demands While Protecting Iowa's Watersheds; Farm Bureau Sponsors Conservation And Natural Resources Conference
How can Iowa farmers balance the growing needs for food and fuel while improving water quality and soil conservation? More...
6/17/2008 8:30:13 AM
Iowa Farm Bureau Economist Says Up To 20 Percent of Iowa Grain Crops Lost to Floods But Rising Corn Prices Should NIowa Farm Bureau Economist Says Up To 20 Percent of Iowa Grain Crops Lost to Floods But Rising Corn Prices Should Not Have Major Impact On F
“There may be a rush on short season corn,” says grain farmer Dave Miller, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Director of Research and Commodity Services. More...
6/12/2008 4:29:55 PM
Farm Bureau Names Trans Ova Genetics the Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur of the Month
The Sioux Center reproductive technology company that has pioneered elite bovine reproduction for 25 years has been named the Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur of the month by Iowa Farm Bureau. More...
6/9/2008 11:04:16 AM
Farm Bureau Summit to help Livestock Farmers Weather Market's Storm
Losses and tightening profit margins are causing concern in the livestock community, and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is reaching out to help. Farm Bureau will host a New Dimensions in Livestock Risk summit on July 7 at Iowa State University’s (ISU) Scheman Building in Ames, Iowa. More...
5/30/2008 9:01:48 AM
Take Iowa Farm Bureau's “Don't Pass the Buck Challenge ” and You Could Save $1,500 At The Pump This Summer
Did you know that a $1 increase in motor fuel prices has three times the impact on consumer prices as a $1 increase in corn prices? More...
5/9/2008 3:20:11 PM
FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS 2008 FARM BILL, DESPITE THREATENED VETO
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) supports the Farm Bill package now before Capitol Hill lawmakers, but is disappointed to learn that President Bush intends to veto it. More...
5/9/2008 12:36:53 PM
REPORT SHOWS IOWA AGRICULTURE CONTINUES TO LEAD THE NATION, BUT FACES CHALLENGES
High commodity prices are being chased by rising input expenses, but Iowa continues to rank among the leaders in national agriculture production according to the recently released 2008 Facts on Iowa Agriculture book. More...
5/1/2008 1:22:37 PM
COMMITMENT TO ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DEFINES FARM BUREAU’S 195 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
This year the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Scholarship Program invested $195,000 in Iowa’s youth. More...
4/28/2008 3:17:54 PM
WATER QUALITY, SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEER POPULATION MEASURES AMONG SUCCESSES FOR FARM BUREAU IN 2008 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The close of the 2008 legislative session brought passage of several Farm Bureau priorities including; deer depredation, the Surface Water Protection Act, the statewide sales tax to improve all school infrastructure and odor.
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4/23/2008 3:22:40 PM
LAWMAKERS APPROVE BILL TO FUND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS
All schools in Iowa, regardless of zip code, will get the same amount of money per student for school improvement projects, thanks to the bipartisan approval of House File 2663. More...
4/22/2008 11:47:32 AM
DES MOINES WINS NODS FOR CLEANEST DRINKING WATER IN THE NATION/REDUCED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THANKS TO AGRICULTURE
Earth Day 2008 brings improvements to Iowa’s air and water quality, according to new information released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Committee (ICCAC). More...
4/17/2008 12:03:29 PM
A RADCLIFFE BUSINESS THAT REDUCES FUEL EMISSIONS AND COSTS WINS RENEW RURAL IOWA ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH AWARD
Mirenco, Incorporated, based out of Radcliffe, has been reducing emissions and the fuel cost from diesel engines since 1997. More...
4/16/2008 10:00:08 AM
DRILLING FOR TRUTH IN THE FOOD VS. FUEL DEBATE
The impacts of high energy prices are obvious when we drive our cars or heat our homes. More...
4/10/2008 11:06:34 AM
FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS HOUSE FILE 2663 TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAX AND IMPROVE IOWA SCHOOLS
Iowa’s schools and property taxpayers got a boost today with House passage of House File 2663 (HF2663). More...
4/3/2008 2:59:34 PM
FARM BUREAU APPLAUDS SIGNING OF SURFACE WATER PROTECTION ACT
The real work of assessing and improving Iowa’s water quality begins with Governor Culver’s signing of House File 2400, the Surface Water Protection Act. More...
4/3/2008 2:59:32 PM
FARM BUREAU APPLAUDS SIGNING OF SURFACE WATER PROTECTION ACT
The real work of assessing and improving Iowa’s water quality begins with Governor Culver’s signing of House File 2400, the Surface Water Protection Act. More...
4/3/2008 2:59:12 PM
FARM BUREAU APPLAUDS SIGNING OF SURFACE WATER PROTECTION ACT
The real work of assessing and improving Iowa’s water quality begins with Governor Culver’s signing of House File 2400, the Surface Water Protection Act. More...
3/20/2008 10:27:51 AM
IOWA’S OLDEST MICROBREWERY CAPTURES IOWA FARM BUREAU ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH AWARD
Nestled in the rolling hills of historic Amana, an award-winning microbrewery has been named Farm Bureau’s Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur of the Month winner. More...
3/20/2008 9:01:42 AM
SPRING CLEANING: EAST SAC WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHTS THE 35 FFA PROJECTS AWARDED $50,000 BY IOWA FARM BUREAU
The deep freeze of 2007/2008 is thawing, and that means many Iowans will soon be trying to make their lawns look like the fairways at Augusta National. More...
3/16/2008 9:14:29 PM
STATEMENT: IOWA FARM BUREAU REACTS TO FARM BILL EXTENSION
The current Farm Bill has been extended by one month, giving lawmakers more time to agree on a long-term bill. More...
3/10/2008 10:19:38 AM
FROM THE FARM TO THE FAMILY TABLE; 2008 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK SHOWCASES IOWA’S DIVERSE FARMS
When you buy eggs, pork, and beef or even lip balm at the local grocery store, there is a good chance your products were grown or made possible by Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) celebrates the hard work and integrity of the Iowa farmer during this, the 2008 National Agriculture Week. More...
3/6/2008 10:05:20 AM
BRINGING AGRICULTURE INTO THE CLASSROOM STARTS WITH IOWA FARM BUREAU’S 2008 TEACHER’S ACADEMY
Chocolate milk doesn’t come from chocolate cows, and nobody’s eating field corn off the cob. Most students learn these simple truths, but the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is helping teachers take agriculture education a few steps further by hosting four “Teacher’s Academy: Experiential Learning About Agriculture” courses. More...
2/20/2008 4:12:35 PM
FARM BUREAU MEMBERS APPLAUD HOUSE STUDY BILL 679 FOR COOPERATIVE EFFORTS TO REDUCE ALL IOWA LIVESTOCK ODORS
House Study Bill 679 which brings innovative odor reduction research from the labs of Iowa State University to Iowa livestock farms wins the praise of Farm Bureau members. More...
2/17/2008 2:08:44 PM
FARM BUREAU GRANTS AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FFA Environment First Grant program has awarded more than $410,000 since 2002 More...
2/17/2008 2:08:41 PM
FARM BUREAU GRANTS AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FFA Environment First Grant program has awarded more than $410,000 since 2002 More...
2/13/2008 12:33:51 PM
IOWA FARM BUREAU AND WELLMARK BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF IOWA LAUNCH ONE-ON-ONE WELLNESS COACHING PROGRAM TO INDIVIDUAL POLICYHOLDERS
The Iowa Farm Bureau and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa have joined forces to bring a statewide, comprehensive wellness program to individual policyholders at a personal and local level. More...
2/7/2008 10:44:17 AM
HUMBOLDT ATHLETIC MANFUACTUER SCORES BIG WITH FARM BUREAU’S ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH AWARD
A Humboldt, Iowa athletic manufacturing company started by two Iowa football coaches more than 30 years ago has been named the Renew Rural Iowa entrepreneur of the month winner for February. More...
2/5/2008 4:07:44 PM
FARM BUREAU MEMBERS ENCOURAGE IOWA LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT BI-PARTISAN “SURFACE WATER PROTECTION ACT”
House Study Bill 615 Is Seen as Cooperative Effort to Assess Iowa’s Watershed More...
2/4/2008 12:44:17 PM
‘Food Check Out Day’ Celebrates Contributions of Iowa Farmers
‘Food Check Out Day’ Celebrates Contributions of Iowa Farmers More...
1/17/2008 9:34:47 AM
FARM BUREAU NAMES PRECISION METAL WORKS AS JANUARY RENEW RURAL IOWA LEADER AWARD WINNER
A Jackson County manufacturer of high-quality parts washers has been named by Farm Bureau as the Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur of the Month winner. Precision Metal Works (PMW) of Maquoketa has been making products under mostly private label names for almost 25 years. More...
1/15/2008 12:44:35 PM
FARM BUREAU SEEKS PROGRESS ON WATER QUALITY, LIVESTOCK ODOR MITIGATION AND DEER OVERPOPULATION IN 2008 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Encouraging in-the-field odor research on livestock farms, additional funding to assess and protect Iowa water quality and reducing the impact of a burgeoning deer population were among key priorities for Farm Bureau members today as the first gavel fell on the 2008 legislative session. More...
1/15/2008 12:40:56 PM
FARM BUREAU SEEKS PROGRESS ON WATER QUALITY, LIVESTOCK ODOR MITIGATION AND DEER OVERPOPULATION IN 2008 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Encouraging in-the-field odor research on livestock farms, additional funding to assess and protect Iowa water quality and reducing the impact of a burgeoning deer population were among key priorities for Farm Bureau members today as the first gavel fell on the 2008 legislative session. More...
1/15/2008 10:38:34 AM
FARM BUREAU KICKS OFF 2008 RENEW RURAL IOWA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS
Farm Bureau’s popular Renew Rural Iowa business seminar is back with a one-day event, designed to help busy entrepreneurs cut through the confusion that comes with growing or developing their business in rural Iowa. More...
1/8/2008 10:21:04 AM
FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLASSES OFFERED BY IOWA FARM BUREAU
Farmers wanting to enhance their operation and learn farm business management measures can now attend workshops offered by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF). More...
1/7/2008 9:59:33 AM
FARM BUREAU HELPS IOWANS “KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY” THROUGH FREE BUSINESS SUCCESSION EDUCATION SEMINARS
Research shows that while nearly 98 percent of Iowa’s farms are family-owned, very few have a plan to make sure the farm stays in the family for the next generation. More...
12/14/2007 4:10:15 PM
2007 FARM BILL PASSES SENATE, BENEFITING IOWA FARMERS AND MANY OTHER SECTORS OF THE NATION’S ECONOMY
The 2007 Farm Bill has passed the Senate, with provisions that ensure a safety net for farmers while bringing increased funding for conservation programs, renewable fuels and food and nutrition programs. More...
12/14/2007 3:34:07 PM
IOWA FARM BUREAU APPLAUDS QUICK SENATE PASSAGE OF ENERGY BILL
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) says the 86 U.S. senators who passed the Energy Bill in Washington, have cast a ballot to reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil and ensure Iowa’s continued role as the nation’s renewable energy leader.
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12/13/2007 1:59:20 PM
FARMERS NAMED TO IOWA FARM BUREAU RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) President Craig Lang has appointed 12 farmers to the Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2008 state resolutions committee. More...
12/10/2007 3:21:31 PM
CRAIG LANG ADDRESSES THE ATTENDEES OF THE 89th IOWA FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING
Welcome to the 89th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Farm Bureau! More...
12/10/2007 3:03:52 PM
LANG RE-ELECTED IOWA FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT
Craig Lang of Brooklyn was re-elected president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) at the organization’s 89th annual meeting in Des Moines. More...
12/10/2007 3:01:23 PM
OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARM BUREAU MEMBERS HONORED
Calhoun County farmers Brent and LuAnn Johnson were presented the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) 2007 young farmer achievement award Dec. 8 at the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines. More...
12/10/2007 2:58:41 PM
STINE, SOORHOLTZ NAMED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AG WINNERS AT IOWA FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING
Harry Stine and John Soorholtz’s passion for agriculture began as boys growing up on an Iowa farm. More...
12/10/2007 2:54:25 PM
INWOOD FARMER NAMED 2007 JOSLIN YOUNG LEADER
Mike Ver Steeg of Inwood has received the 2007 Bob Joslin Excellence in Ag award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines Dec. 8. More...
11/29/2007 2:20:41 PM
FARM BUREAU APPLAUDS COOPERATIVE PROPOSAL TO BRING LIVESTOCK ODOR SOLUTIONS TO IOWA FARMERS
A legislative interim study committee’s support of a plan to mitigate odors on hundreds of farms and test a variety of technologies is being praised today by Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) leaders and livestock producers. More...
11/27/2007 11:20:24 AM
SMALL COMPANIES, BIG BUSINESS
Renew Rural Iowa Investing in Iowa’s Communities More...
11/27/2007 10:52:04 AM
RENEW RURAL IOWA CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR HELPING SMALL TOWN BUSINESSES & RURAL COMMUNITIES GROW
Four Iowa companies qualify for Rural Vitality funds More...
11/21/2007 1:13:07 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY: RENEW RURAL IOWA CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR HELPING SMALL TOWN BUSINESSES & RURAL COMMUNITIES GROW
Four Iowa companies qualify for Rural Vitality funding More...
11/16/2007 2:24:04 PM
ST. LUKE'S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION RECEIVES GIFT
St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation is the recipient of a $20,000 gift from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. More...
11/16/2007 10:37:43 AM
IOWA FARM BUREAU OFFERS TEACHER SUPPLEMENT GRANTS
Iowa Farm Bureau is offering $50,000 for the 2007-08 teacher supplement grants. More...
11/16/2007 10:37:39 AM
IOWA FARM BUREAU OFFERS TEACHER SUPPLEMENT GRANTS
Iowa Farm Bureau is offering $50,000 for the 2007-08 teacher supplement grants. More...
11/12/2007 10:38:02 AM
NEW STUDY SHOWS IOWA FARMERS’ CONSERVATION EFFORTS HAVE MEASURABLY IMPROVED WATER QUALITY
A new study by Iowa State University researchers shows that Iowa farmers have made progress in removing nitrogen, nitrates and phosphorus in the state’s 13 watersheds, but reaching the Environmental Protection Agency’s ‘aquatic life standards’ target is cost-prohibitive. More...
11/9/2007 4:17:28 PM
DYERSVILLE COMPANY WINS RENEW RURAL IOWA LEADER AWARD
Company Turns Ancient Grain into a Modern Health Food Solution for Allergy Sufferers More...
11/8/2007 3:33:27 PM
FARM BUREAU PROVIDES FREE FARM INCOME TAX SEMINARS ACROSS THE STATE
Understanding new tax laws on the books in 2007 and 2006 is key for farmers who want to improve their ‘bottom line’. More...
10/18/2007 9:14:12 AM
INNOVATIVE LAWN MOWER MANUFACTURER IS OCTOBER’S RENEW RURAL IOWA LEADER AWARD WINNER
A zero-turn lawn mower manufacturer located in Corydon, Iowa has become the October Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur of the Month winner. More...
10/9/2007 8:18:16 AM
IOWA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY GETS A NATIONAL AUDIENCE
“American Chopper” Debuts New Season with First “Green Chopper” More...
9/18/2007 9:28:25 AM
FIFTH GENERATION FARMER FROM SOUTHERN IOWA WINS THE IOWA FARM BUREAU RENEWABLE ENERGY CHOPPER
A 45-year-old livestock farmer from Seymour, Iowa proudly strode onto the field at half-time of the Iowa/Iowa State football game to claim the nation’s first E-85 chopper. More...
9/13/2007 11:12:28 AM
FARM BUREAU NAMES SOYCLEAN® AS SEPTEMBER RENEW RURAL IOWA LEADER AWARD WINNER
A Brooklyn, Iowa-based manufacturer of soy-based products has been named September’s Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur of the Month. More...
9/12/2007 4:05:29 PM
IOWA AG STATISTICS BOOK AVAILABLE FROM FARM BUREAU
How big is the “average” Iowa farm today? What is the value of livestock production to your community? More...
9/12/2007 4:05:05 PM
IOWA AG STATISTICS BOOK AVAILABLE FROM FARM BUREAU
How big is the “average” Iowa farm today? What is the value of livestock production to your community? More...
8/31/2007 8:43:13 AM
FINAL 2007 RENEW RURAL IOWA SEMINAR BRINGS BUSINESS MENTORING, NETWORKING AND ANGEL INVESTORS TO CLEAR LAKE AREA ENTREPRENEURS
Business owners who want to expand and rural Iowans who have the ideas but need a little help to get started have the help they need coming to Clear Lake, September 20-21. More...
8/31/2007 8:43:09 AM
FINAL 2007 RENEW RURAL IOWA SEMINAR BRINGS BUSINESS MENTORING, NETWORKING AND ANGEL INVESTORS TO CLEAR LAKE AREA ENTREPRENEURS
Business owners who want to expand and rural Iowans who have the ideas but need a little help to get started have the help they need coming to Clear Lake, September 20-21. More...
8/31/2007 8:06:23 AM
BIOFUEL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCED
The Department of Energy on Monday announced it will make available up to $33.8 million to support the development of commercially viable enzymes—a key step to enabling bio-based production of clean, renewable biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol. More...
8/31/2007 8:00:33 AM
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