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ICA Announces Building Iowa’s Cattle Future Policy Package
Today [September 17, 2026], the Iowa Cattlemen's Association (ICA) announced a policy package to build Iowa's cattle herd, create opportunities for the next generation of producers, and address consumer prices.
The Building Iowa's Cattle Future policy package includes five state-level priorities designed to help Iowa maximize its role in rebuilding the nation's cattle herd and strengthen the economic and rural vitality of communities across the state.
ICA developed the package through its grassroots policy process, reflecting priorities cattle producers identified during the Association's recent Policy Summit.
"Iowa has the resources, infrastructure...
Secretary Naig Thanks Iowa Senate for Unanimous Passage of Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today thanked the Iowa Senate for its unanimous passage of the Iowa Farm Act, Senate File 2465, by a vote of 47-0.
“I appreciate members of the Iowa Senate for their support in advancing the Iowa Farm Act with a strong bi-partisan vote. Thank you to Sen. Annette Sweeney and Sen. Tom Shipley for managing the bill through the process, Sen. Dawn Driscoll for her leadership of the Agriculture Committee, and Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh for his work to...
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