Iowa Farmers Union Statement Regarding Pesticide Liability Legislation SF 394
March 26, 2025 Iowa Farmers Union Statement Regarding Pesticide Liability Legislation SF 394 NEVADA, Iowa — The family farmers of the Iowa Farmers Union are deeply disappointed that the Iowa Senate chose to stand with chemical companies instead of voting for family farmers, rural communities, and all Iowans. Today, Iowa Senators voted in favor of: […]
USDA Cancels Local Food Funding, Creating Uncertainty for Iowa Farmers and Food Hubs
March 10, 2025 USDA Cancels Local Food Funding, Creating Uncertainty for Iowa Farmers and Food Hubs NEVADA – The Iowa Farmers Union is deeply alarmed and disappointed by the USDA’s sudden termination of state contracts for the 2025 Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs. This decision comes despite the […]
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 […]
