Farm Bureau members will focus on property tax relief and greater protections for landowners who are affected by energy infrastructure projects during the 2023 Iowa legislative session, which begins this week.

In addition, Farm Bureau will pursue solutions to Iowa's workforce shortage among veterinarians and seek improved management of wildlife that damage crops and property, among other issues. 

“We’ll be looking at opportunities for tax relief, especially when it comes to property taxes,” said Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson, a Calhoun County farmer. He noted that local governments will collect $6.67...