The following statement may be attributed to Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson:

"Iowa Farm Bureau appreciates the $12 billion agricultural assistance package announced today that will help mitigate financial effects on farmers. 

We also commend the administration for inviting Cordt Holub, an Iowa Farm Bureau member and Tama County farmer, to speak during the announcement, emphasizing the importance of farmers’ voices in these discussions that impact their family farms.  

Farm income is at its lowest point in 15 years, and farmers are facing severe financial stress driven by high input costs and declining crop prices compounded by a lack of global trade opportunities. As the President noted during the announcement, farmers don’t want aid—they want a level playing field—and this package provides critical support while broader trade discussions continue.  

Iowa farmers also welcome domestic policies that encourage the growth of our markets, such as year-round E-15, a homegrown Iowa fuel that supports both Iowa farmers and consumers at the gas pump."