A five-minute summary of AAI, regulation, and industry activities for members of the largest state agribusiness association in the nation. | | Recognize Leaders In The Industry - Iowa Agribusiness Impact Award Nominations Open | |
Recognize those who are shaping the future of Iowa agriculture with a nomination for the Iowa Agribusiness Impact Award. Nominations are now being accepted through Sept. 1.
This recognition program from AAI honors individuals, businesses, or initiatives making a lasting impact on Iowa’s ag economy, rural communities, or the broader food and ag system. The Impact Award celebrates innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing Iowa agriculture. From agribusiness professionals and local leaders to game-changing businesses, we want to spotlight those who are moving our industry forward.
Award recipients will be recognized at the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference, Feb. 9–10, 2027, at the Meadows Conference Center in Altoona.
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The first Agribusiness Impact Award recipients were recognized at the 2026 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference in February: Steve Sukup – Sukup Manufacturing Inc.; Dave Tierney – Bayer CropScience (retired); and Liqui-Grow.
To nominate a deserving individual, business, or initiative, view previous recipients, or learn more about the award, visit https://agribiz.org/impact-award.
| | Nurse Tank Testing Workshop Provides Training, Updates for Agribusiness Staff | |
On Tuesday, staff from AAI ag retail members that test their own tanks joined us for the AAI Nurse Tank Testing Workshop in Nevada. The attendees reviewed U.S. DOT code related to nurse tanks, discussed rules enforcement and changes, and asked questions about real-world situations they encounter directly from an U.S. DOT investigator.
Thank you to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for partnering to provide this training and to CNH Industrial Ag Information Center for the training room space.
The next AAI educational event will be the Summer Grain Grading Workshops on Aug. 11 & 12.
| | Streamside Buffer Pilot Project to Include Greater Des Moines Watershed | |
The Streamside Buffer Pilot Project has expanded and now includes farmers and landowners living in all 22 counties in the Greater Des Moines Watershed. The expansion is part of the Farm to Faucet water quality package signed into law on June 1.
The Streamside Buffer Pilot Project was launched in August 2025 to help farmers and landowners establish perennial buffers along streams, rivers, creeks, and drainage ditches to reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion and improve water quality. The pilot initially focused on the North Raccoon, Boone, Middle Cedar and Turkey River watersheds and all of Dubuque County. The additional 22 counties are north and west of Des Moines.
Full details available on the Clean Water Iowa website.
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AAI Summer Grain Grading Workshops
- Aug. 11 & 12
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The AAI Summer Grain Grading Workshops are scheduled for Aug. 11 in Fort Dodge and Aug. 12 in Altoona.
These workshops provide hands-on experience for identifying what is, and what is not, considered grain damage by the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). Participants will spend half of the workshop focused on corn and the other half focused on soybeans.
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AAI Member Registration - $130
Non-Member Registration - $155
WORKSHOPS HAVE LIMITED SEATING
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Aug. 11
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:
NEW Cooperative - West Building
2604 1st Ave South
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Lunch is provided.
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Aug. 12
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Ziegler CAT
1500 Ziegler Drive NW
Altoona, Iowa
Lunch is provided.
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July 8
Emerald Hills Golf Club
Okoboji, Iowa
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July 22
Amana Colonies Golf Club
Amana, Iowa
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Aug. 26
Coldwater Golf Links
Ames, Iowa
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Member & Industry Visits
Visit by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO
Visit by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO; Heath DeYoung, AAI Membership Director
Nurse Tank Testing Workshop
Attended by: Heath DeYoung, AAI Membership Director; Tyler Teske, AAI Marketing Director; Julie Kenney, AAI CEO
Watershed26 Conference hosted by Great Outdoors Foundation
Attended by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO; Ben Gleason, INREC Executive Director
| | Iowa CCA Testing Registration Window Open | |
The Iowa Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) board will provide in-person testing for the CCA Exam on Aug. 5 in Ankeny. Online testing is also available during the testing window of Aug. 5-19.
In-Person Exam Date: Aug. 5, 2026
Location: FFA Enrichment Center, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa
Registration Period: July 1 - July 27
Both the Iowa CCA Exam and the International CCA exam will be administered regardless of testing option. Testing registration opens July 1 and closes July 27.
Exam Registration Link
Sign up to receive email reminders about the exam by visiting the registration site prior to the registration period.
Online resources are available to prepare for the exam:
Questions? Visit Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) exam FAQ
| | TechHub Live In Des Moines July 20-22 | |
Tech Hub LIVE is an ag retail event to explore new technology, precision ag tools, and digital strategies that directly impact farm profitability and retail performance.
Join ag retailers, innovators, and experts, turning Smart Tech into real-world business advantages on the farm. Tech Hub LIVE equips trusted grower advisers with market-tested, practical solutions to implement and drive results for their customers and their operations now.
July 20-22, 2026
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Register Online
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July 3
AAI Main Office Closed
July 8
AAI Golf Outing
11:00 a.m. Lunch | Noon Shotgun Start
Emerald Hills Golf Club - Okoboji
July 22
AAI Golf Outing
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Amana Colonies Golf Club - Amana
Aug 5
AAI Agronomy & Environment Joint Committees Meeting
10:00 a.m. - ISU Finch Farm, Ames
Aug 7
AAI Membership Committee Meeting
10:00 a.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room
Aug 12
AAI Legislative Committee Meeting
10:00 a.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room
Aug 26
AAI Golf Outing
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Coldwater Golf Links - Ames
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The Executive Order signed by President Trump Monday comes after years of farmer lobbying against phosphate duties, with Texas A&M estimating $6.9B in added costs since 2021 tied to sharply higher DAP fertilizer prices.
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Source: DTN Progressive Farmer
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A $500 million investment in fertilizer infrastructure is designed to expand domestic fertilizer production through the new FIELDS Program. The USDA is repackaging previously announced agency actions while redirecting Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds.
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The decision not to renew the trade pact was made after the U.S., Mexico and Canada met virtually to discuss the joint review. USMCA is still in effect, pending resolution of disagreements or until the pact's termination in 2036.
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