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1/19/2021
There were many items in this legislation that affected farmers. There were changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance grants, and Employee Retention Credit (ERC), as well as, additions or extensions to other Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs.
1/18/2021
Six ag-related businesses will participate in a live pitch-off
1/15/2021
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) voting delegates virtually joined delegates representing all 50 state Farm Bureaus this week during the 102nd American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual Convention to approve resolutions that will guide the grassroots organization on national policy throughout 2021.
1/14/2021
It’s not too late to apply for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) $2,500 scholarship, awarded to 27 eligible Iowa high school seniors and renewable for four years (up to $10,000).
1/13/2021
$1,338,337 in total funding for seven projects allocated.
1/11/2021
Farmers, manufacturers and others increasingly rely on reliable, high-speed internet.
1/11/2021
A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health
1/11/2021
This episode features a preview of Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2021 state legislative priorities (with State Policy Advisor Matt Steinfeldt) and a preview of Iowa Farm Bureau’s upcoming Economic Summit Webinar Series (with Senior Economist Dr. Sam Funk).
1/7/2021
Young farmer gets his start by selling pork directly to customers
1/7/2021
It’s been said, “In the quilt of life, friends are the stitches that hold it together.”