A five-minute summary of AAI, regulation, and industry activities for members of the largest state agribusiness association in the nation. | |
AAI Hosts Discussion With Canadian Officials | |
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On Monday, the Agribusiness Association of Iowa hosted a meeting of agriculture and business groups with the Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Ron Kostyshyn. Iowa and Manitoba share strong agricultural ties which was the core of a meaningful discussion about the vital role of our trade relationship with Manitoba and all of Canada. Collaboration is key to strengthening our agricultural industries, fostering innovation, and building partnerships for the future.
Groups in attendance included AAI member Nutrien, Iowa Economic Development Authority, America's Cultivation Corridor, Iowa Farm Bureau, and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.
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Complete Pesticide Applicator Renewals Online | |
When renewing commercial pesticide applicator licenses and certification, it is highly recommended that applicators and businesses complete this task online:
Pesticide Bureau Self-Service Portal for License and Certification
The online portal provides a number of benefits including:
- Online applications are received, processed and delivered faster than mail-in submissions.
- Users receive email notifications and online tracking information so they can monitor the status of their applications.
- No additional documents are required to apply online.
The Pesticide Bureau developed a variety of print and video resources to help guide applicators through the submission process, if questions arise.
Quick guides for new licenses or license and certification renewals
The state of Iowa has more than 25,000 private and commercial applicators. The online portal system provides a more efficient process for licensing and certification.
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Governor Issues Harvest, Fuel Transport Declarations | |
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on transportation of heating and motor fuels on Wednesday. The proclamation continues through 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2025. The proclamation suspends the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers delivering propane, diesel, natural gas, and other fuels used for residential, agricultural, and commercial heating purposes.
The harvest proclamation for overweight transport of grain and agricultural products also was extended by Gov. Reynolds through Feb. 6, 2025.
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Vomitoxin Prevalent In Corn Samples | |
Every fall, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) samples new corn crop around the state for the presence of mycotoxins – fungi that can contaminate grain, creating health issues for livestock.
Because of last year’s growing conditions, IDALS anticipated the study would show low levels of mycotoxins. However, 94 percent of corn samples showed the presence of vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol or DON. Four of 99 samples showed vomitoxins that exceed the FDA guidance level. Based on the prevalence of vomitoxin around the state, IDALS recommends feed mills test their stored corn and work with livestock producers who may be affected.
As the name implies, vomitoxin consumption can cause vomiting and feed refusal in livestock. Swine and poultry producers, especially those feeding a large percentage of their protein as DDGS (which concentrates vomitoxin levels), should watch for these clinical signs. If questions or concerns arise, IDALS recommends livestock producers should contact their herd veterinarians and nutritionists.
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The new year brings opportunities to network with industry peers and grow your business. Julie Kenney, CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, shares how you can take advantage of the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference - Where Agribusiness Meets.
REGISTER BEFORE JAN. 17 TO SAVE $75
Showcase is just over four weeks away and now is the time to register! Take advantage of the early registration rates and get the best return on your Showcase experience.
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All attendee, exhibitor and sponsor information can be found at
AgribizShowcase.com
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Mosaic Company - Kickoff Luncheon Sponsor
Davis Equipment - Breakfast Sponsor
FarmChem - Reception Beverage Sponsor
Sukup Manufacturing - Special Session Sponsor
Calcium Products - Hospitality Sponsor
Northland CDL Training - Registration Desk Sponsor
Kahler Automation - Exhibit Hall Snack Zone Sponsor
Dentons - Lanyard Sponsor
Hanigan Law Group, PLC - Reception Food Sponsor
General Sponsors:
Nutrien Wholesale | AMVAC Chemical Corp | CHS Inc. | GROWMARK |
UPL | Van Diest Supply Company
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Make Your Nomination For Iowa Commercial Applicator of the Year - Deadline Jan. 17 | |
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Nominations for Iowa Commercial Applicator of the Year must be received no later than close of business on January 17, 2025.
Questions? Please contact Heath DeYoung at hdeyoung@agribiz.org or 515.262.8323.
Click Here to Submit A Nomination
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Thank You For Your Membership! | |
As a member of AAI, you support the industry that is Creating Opportunities In Ag. Thank you for your membership and your commitment to the success of agribusiness in Iowa.
The following companies have recently joined or renewed their membership for the 2025 Membership Year.
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- Accu-Steel Fabric Covered Buildings
- CoBank
- Gold-Eagle Cooperative
- Koch Fertilizer, LLC
- Mitchell-Maskrey, Inc.
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- The Pinnacle Group L.L.C.
- Precision Tank, LLC
- Smith Fertilizer & Grain Co.
- UPL
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Not currently a member? Send us an email so we can follow up with your company and help you get connected to AAI. | |
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Iowa LICA Convention
Attended by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO; Heath DeYoung, AAI Membership Director; Ben Gleason, INREC Exec. Director
Member and Industry Visits
- Iowa Select Farms
- Farmers Edge
Visits by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO
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January 29
AAI Legislative Breakfast
7:30 AM - Iowa State Capitol Building
AAI Board of Directors Meeting
9:30 AM - AAI Board Room
February 4
Agribusiness Career Day
FFA Enrichment Center - Ankeny, Iowa
February 11-12
Agribusiness Showcase & Conference
The Meadows Events & Conference Center - Altoona, Iowa
REGISTER ONLINE
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U.S. Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas — the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry — was formally named chairman of the committee upon the Senate’s approval of its organizing resolution.
“It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee,” Boozman said in a statement. “There are many pressing needs of agriculture producers that we will work to address including passing a farm bill that provides farmers and ranchers the policies and support they desperately need to continue feeding, clothing and fueling the world. I look forward to working with President Trump and my colleagues to implement an agenda that delivers certainty and predictability for hardworking farm families, improves the regulatory landscape to ensure it’s fair and transparent, and bolsters rural communities.”
As chairman, Boozman will establish the agenda of the Senate Agriculture Committee next Congress.
Boozman served as Ranking Member of the committee in both the 117th and 118th Congress, when Democrats had control of the U.S. Senate. He worked across the aisle to enhance food assistance programs and modernize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer meals program to permanently allow states flexibilities to reach more food-insecure children.
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After declining to let autonomous trucking companies substitute cab-mounted warning beacons for ground-based devices to alert passing motorists of a disabled truck, federal regulators plan a deeper dive into how much crash protection traditional devices actually provide.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for 256 drivers to collect data for an experimental study, “Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Motor Vehicles.” FMCSA will use the data to evaluate “whether warning devices meaningfully influence crash-relevant aspects of human performance in the presence of a parked or disabled commercial motor vehicle (PDCMV), and if so, how and to what extent,” according to a notice published Tuesday.
“Given the increasing focus on ADS (automated driving systems), questions surrounding the safety of CMV drivers when deploying warning devices, and the availability of new technology and alternative devices since these questions were last explored in the 1980s, there is a need to thoroughly evaluate the effectiveness of warning devices under current regulations,” FMCSA stated in the notice.
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The Food & Drug Administration announced the availability of a final Guidance for Industry (GFI) #294 – “Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC),” which is scheduled for publication in the Jan. 7, 2025, Federal Register.
This guidance describes FDA’s interim AFIC process and explains one way FDA will work with firms that are developing animal food ingredients now that its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) expired on Oct. 1, 2024, and while FDA evaluates the animal Food Additive Petition and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notification programs.
In the notice, the agency said the AFIC process provides an additional way for engagement with FDA regarding ingredients for which firms may otherwise have used the AAFCO ingredient definition process and will help FDA identify any potential safety concerns associated with the ingredients. The process allows for public awareness of and input on such ingredients. In addition, the guidance describes FDA’s enforcement policy for certain ingredients assessed using the AFIC process.
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Source: Visual Capitalist
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America’s largest export to China, oilseeds and grains, worth $18.5 billion, also supports the most American jobs (180,000) across the country.
However, the next episode of Trump tariffs could hit this industry particularly hard.
Most of all U.S. agricultural exports (soybean, corn, beef, pork) are sent to China. And in 2018, it was this category of goods that were first selected for retaliatory tariffs. As a result, exports (and jobs) declined.
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