Agribusiness Association of Iowa

Last day to guarantee the CR49 code book will be included with your registration. Reserve your seat for the Nurse Tank Testing Workshop: https://agribiz.swoogo.com/2026nursetank

The AAI Legislative Committee met today to review the 2026 Iowa legislative session and look toward 2027. The committee discussed water quality funding, the Iowa primary election results, and potential AAI policy priorities for 2027.

Watch your email in the coming weeks for opportunities to engage in committees and learn more about candidates. To participate in a committee, visit our website: https://agribiz.org

Winton Etchen Scholarship applications are due July 15. Iowa students who will be freshmen in the fall and enrolled at Iowa State University in an ag-related curriculum qualify. Full details: https://www.agribiz.org/about/foundation/scholarships/

One month from today is the first AAI Golf Outing of 2026 at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Okoboji. Register now to connect with others in the industry, show client appreciation, or simply enjoy a day on the course: https://agribiz.swoogo.com/aaigolf2026

At World Pork Expo , AAI CEO Julie Kenney joined Sec. Naig and leaders from the National Pork Producers Council , American Soybean Association , and Iowa Farm Bureau for a Farmers for Free Trade roundtable discussion on the importance of the USMCA trade agreement.

Mexico and Canada are our largest trading partners. A full 16-year renewal of USMCA would build on the agreement’s success and provide certainty for investment and growth for farmers and ag businesses.

Photo: Joclyn Kuboushek | Iowa Soybean Association

The Nurse Tank Testing Workshop takes place at the end of this month and seats are already 25% full. Register online: https://agribiz.swoogo.com/2026nursetank

We’re working in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to provide the information you need to stay compliant.

This workshop includes information on:
- HAZMAT rules
- Record keeping
- Data plate inspections
- Pressure, Leakage, Thickness, and Venting tests

AAI joined Gov. Reynolds today as she signed HF 2771 into law which provides funding for water quality initiatives in Iowa. AAI is proud to support this Farm To Faucet legislation that provides nearly $320 million in strategic funding for water quality initiatives over the next 12 years.

The AAI Grain Committee met Wednesday to recap changes from the recent legislative session and discuss current industry regulations. Committees provide a broad range of perspectives and guidance to the board on matters that affect AAI members.

We value your expertise! Visit the Current Members section of our website to take part in a committee: https://agribiz.org

We were proud to host our industry association colleagues from nearby states to learn from experiences, share what’s happening locally, and build relationships across the region.

Thank you to all of these colleagues who shared their insights to help build success for agribusiness throughout the Midwest.

Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association - IFCA, Kansas Grain and Feed Association, Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association, Michigan Agri-Business Association, Minnesota Crop Production Retailers, Minnesota Grain and Feed Association, Missouri Agribusiness Association, Nebraska Agri-business Association, North Dakota Grain Dealers Association, Ohio AgriBusiness Association, South Dakota Agri-Business Association, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association

The dates are set for the 2026 AAI Golf Outings. Join us in Okoboji, Amana, and Ames to entertain customers, interact with other AAI members, or simply enjoy a day on the links.

Register: https://agribiz.swoogo.com/aaigolf2026