Senator Grassley Reacts to Ag Issues in Iowa Farmers Union Virtual Town Hall
March 3, 2025 Senator Grassley Reacts to Ag Issues in Iowa Farmers Union Virtual Town Hall NEVADA – The Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) was pleased to host Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley during a virtual town hall earlier today. The Senator addressed nearly 180 IFU members and rural residents on topics related to the impacts of tariff battles […]
USDA Firings and Program Cuts Undermine Conservation Efforts in Iowa
February 20, 2025 USDA Firings and Program Cuts Undermine Conservation Efforts in Iowa Statement from Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman regarding the impact of federal funding and staff cuts at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The recent firing of USDA employees pulls the rug out from underneath farmers and the rural workforce that […]
IFU Welcomes Matt Russell as Interim Executive Director
February 13, 2025 IFU Welcomes Matt Russell as Interim Executive Director The Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) is excited to announce that Matt Russell has joined the organization as its interim executive director. Russell’s wealth of experience in agricultural leadership and long history of involvement with the Farmers Union makes him capable of leading the organization […]
Farmers Union Secures Government Action Against John Deere’s Monopoly Power
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2025 Contact: [email protected] Farmers Union Secures Government Action Against John Deere’s Monopoly Power NEVADA – Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) and National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly supports the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Illinois against John Deere & Co., alleging the company’s […]
Iowa Farmers Union Convention strives for “Fairness for Farmers”
Iowa Farmers Union Convention strives for “Fairness for Farmers” Iowa Farmers Union members from across the state gathered on Dec. 6-7 at the Quality Inn & Conference Center in Ames for the 109th Annual State Convention. The IFU convention set the grassroots legislative policy that will guide the organization’s efforts in 2025, elected leadership, and conducted […]
