Could Iowa Be Facing Another Farm Crisis? Fears Grow as Costs Rise

Could Iowa be facing another farm crisis? Fears grow as costs rise

In 1985, April Hemmes decided to ditch Washington, D.C., stuffy committee meetings, power suits and pantyhose for her family’s north Iowa farm, wide-open spaces, blue jeans, boots and a tractor.

Iowa family farms are disappearing. One farmer has a plan to save his.

Who will farm Iowa's fields in 20 years? For many family farmers, that question could mean the difference between their legacy continuing or disappearing altogether.

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award nomination deadline May 22 - The Hamburg Reporter

Press Release The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2026 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award nomination deadline extended to May 22nd | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2026 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. The deadline to nominate a farmer or farm family is now Friday, May 22. The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recognizes farm families who demonstrate outstanding voluntary efforts to improve and protect Iowa’s soil and water resources while also serving as leaders in their community. Each year, f