May 28, 2026

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AAI IN ACTION

Proclamation For Ease Of Access To Transportation Fuels Extended Through June 11

Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2026.

It suspends the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers delivering diesel, gasoline or gasoline blends, ethanol and biodiesel into or within the state of Iowa.

View Full Proclamation

FMCSA Issues Waiver For Fertilizer Transport Through Aug. 26

On May 26, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a waiver for motor carriers and drivers transporting fertilizer products. The waiver applies to the hours-of-service limitations in 49 CFR 395.3 and the requirement for drivers to use an ELD to record the driver’s duty status in 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)(i) when transporting straight or blended fertilizer products for commercial farming and agricultural purposes. This waiver does not apply to the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR 383.5.

The waiver applies to 35 states, including Iowa and all neighboring states. The waiver ends on Aug. 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

View the full FMCSA waiver for full details, including additional terms, conditions, and restrictions.

Grain Committee Discusses Iowa Code & Rules

The AAI Grain Committee met Wednesday to review changes enacted during the most recent Iowa legislative session. Committee members developed policy recommendations for implementing the new regulations. Members interested in learning more can contact the main office at 515.262.8323.

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AAI members can help shape the policies, programs, and events that matter most to them by participating in an AAI committee. AAI member company employees can serve on a committee by emailing aai@agribiz.org, calling the AAI office, or filling out a form online.

Seats Still Available for June 30 Nurse Tank Testing Workshop

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa is partnering with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to provide a Nurse Tank Testing Workshop on June 30.

The workshop is led by FMCSA and covers in detail the federal code related to nurse tanks. This is tailored for facilities that test their own nurse tanks or are planning to become certified to test, while also providing a broader discussion of nurse tank handling to help facilities stay compliant.

Registration for this workshop is limited to 50 people.

AAI Nurse Tank Testing Workshop

June 30, 2026

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

$195 for AAI Members

$240 for non-members

Location:

CNH Industrial Ag Information Center

23942 590th Ave

Nevada, Iowa 50201

Lunch will be provided

Thank You For Your Membership!

As a member of AAI, you support the industry that is leading innovation, stewardship, and growth. 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 2026 Membership Year.

Bartlett Grain Company, LLC
Corteva

Sacket-Waconia
Ward Laboratories, Inc.

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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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Northwest Iowa

July 8

Emerald Hills Golf Club

Okoboji, Iowa

Eastern Iowa

JULY 22

Amana Colonies Golf Club

Amana, Iowa

Central Iowa

AUG. 26

Coldwater Golf Links

Ames, Iowa

GOLFER REGISTRATION

Out And About

Member & Industry Visits

Ward Laboratories

Visit by: Heath DeYoung, AAI Membership Director

Winfield United

Visit by: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO

Triazine Network Update

Attended by: Ben Gleason, AAI Environment Director

Corteva/Pioneer 100 Event

Speaker: Julie Kenney, AAI CEO

ASSOCIATION CALENDAR

June 12

AAI Legislative Committee Meeting

9:00 a.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room

June 18

AAI Board of Directors Meeting

10:00 a.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room

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 26

AAI Golf Outing

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Coldwater Golf Links - Ames

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NEWS

American Corn Farmers Brace For $100-Per-Acre Losses

Source: AgDaily

Farmers are staring down what many describe as one of the toughest financial periods in recent memory. According to leaders at the National Corn Growers Association, growers are confronting a severe profitability crisis driven by high input costs, weak commodity prices, and global market disruptions.

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Forget the El Niño Hype: The Weather Signal That Matters This Summer

Source: AgWeb

After months of relentless drought across much of farm country, meteorologist Eric Snodgrass says a major weather pattern shift is underway, and it could bring much-needed relief to some of the driest areas of the U.S. heading into summer.

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STB Conditionally Accepts UP-NS Rail Merger Application, Wants More Data

Source: Freightwaves

Federal regulators on Thursday accepted the merger application submitted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, on the condition that the railroads submit more information for review by July 27. Much of that information concerns the environmental impact of the merger.

[...] Read Full Story

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