July 23, 2026

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A five-minute summary of AAI, regulation, and industry activities for members of the largest state agribusiness association in the nation.

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AAI IN ACTION

Join A Committee To Contribute Your Insight At Summer Meetings

Committees will be gathering during the first few weeks of August to discuss new information, current issues, and provide policy recommendations for the Board of Directors to consider at their Aug. 27 meeting. Any employee of an AAI member company can take part in a committee.


To take part in the meetings listed below, email aai@agribiz.org, call the AAI office at 515.262.8323, or fill out the form online. Committee members will receive additional details and meeting agendas prior to the date of the meeting.


Aug 3 - AAI Showcase Committee Meeting

1:30 p.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room

 

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


The conversations, issues, and interactions of members who participate in committees have a direct influence on the industry. When you share your real world experience, legislators, regulators, and elected officials get the real story. Hearing from other members also helps you stay aware of new challenges before they impact your business, and new opportunities that could benefit your company and your community.

AAI Board Of Directors Ballots Due By July 31

Ballots for the Agribusiness Association of Iowa Board of Directors election have been sent out to all voting members both electronically and via U.S. Postal Service. If you are the voting member for your company and did not received a ballot, please contact Sally Thompson - sally@agribiz.org or 515.868.0323.


The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping policy of the association on behalf of the membership. The board seats included in this year’s Board of Directors election are listed below.


District 2 Director


District 3 Director


Grain Director


At-Large Director


Ballots must be received by July 31, 2026. Directions for returning the ballot to our independent election auditor were included with the ballot.

AAI Grain Grading Workshops

Aug. 11 & 12

Limited Seating Available

AAI Member Registration - $130

Non-Member Registration - $155

 

WORKSHOPS HAVE LIMITED SEATING


Aug. 11 in Fort Dodge - 6 seats remaining

Aug. 12 in Altoona - 12 seats remaining


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. 

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.

Aug. 12

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


Location:

Ziegler CAT

1500 Ziegler Drive NW

Altoona, Iowa

 

Lunch is provided.

One More Opportunity For AAI Golf


Register now for golf at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames on Aug. 26. It's your last chance to golf with industry colleagues, entertain clients, and enjoy a day on the golf course.

 

Central Iowa

Aug. 26

Coldwater Golf Links

Ames, Iowa

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

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Out And About

Member & Industry Visits

  • Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 

Visits by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO


Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit

Attended by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO


Tech Hub Live

Attended by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO; Heath DeYoung, AAI Membership Director

 

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

Iowa CCA Summer Workshop

Registration is still available for the Iowa Certified Crop Adviser program Summer Workshop next week on July 30. This workshop is geared toward all ag professionals and includes CEUs for those who need to maintain their CCA certification.

 

2026 CCA SUMMER WORKSHOP

July 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location:

Alliant Energy Ag Innovation Lab

3800 University Blvd, Ames, IA

 

Regular Attendee - $20

Currently Enrolled Students and Interns - Free

 

Registration limited to 60 participants.

 

View Full Details And Registration Online

ASSOCIATION CALENDAR

 

Aug 3

AAI Showcase Committee Meeting

1:30 p.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room


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


Aug 27

AAI Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 a.m. - Iowa State University Research Park, Ames

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NEWS

A New Report Shows A Prolonged Downturn For Iowa's Ag Economy

Source: Iowa Public Radio

Researchers say the conditions are not as dire as what led to the 1980s farm crisis. But the mounting pressure affects farmers, rural communities and other sectors of the economy, like manufacturing.


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Is the Current Farm Safety Net Making Agriculture Less Competitive?

Source: AgWeb

The federal farm safety net was designed to offset losses. But some farmers and economists argue it has become a profit enhancer, raising questions about land values, competition and the future of agriculture.



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How Much Nitrogen Are Iowa Soils Supplying This Year?

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

One of the largest and least visible sources of nitrogen (N) for Iowa corn is the soil itself. Current estimates indicate 2026 is shaping up to be another exceptional year, with soil N mineralization tracking at or above last year's record-setting levels across much of Iowa.



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