Cedar County Farm Bureau

12/03/2025

🎄✨ Farming Around the Christmas Tree! ✨🎄
Help us spread holiday cheer with Jones County Farm Bureau and Toys for Tots! 🌟 We’re collecting unwrapped agricultural toys for kids in need—because every little farmer deserves a smile this Christmas! Drop off by December 10!
📍 Drop off at our Anamosa, Monticello, or Olin offices
💌 No time to shop? Send a donation and we’ll do the shopping for you!
Let’s make this season merry and bright—together! ❤️

12/01/2025

Give us a call to get you registered! Check out all the industry tours options and schedule here: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Farmer-Resources/Farm-Bureau-Leaders/Young-Farmer-Program/Young-Farmer-Conference.

11/25/2025

🌱 Join Us for the 2026 Young Farmer Conference! 🌱
📅 January 23–24, 2026
📍 Community Choice Convention Center, Des Moines, IA
Reconnect with friends, make new connections, and gain insights from top agriculture professionals—all while having a little fun!
✨ Highlights:
✅ Friday keynote with Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig & Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson – discussing the state of agriculture, challenges, and future trends.
✅ Saturday keynote with Dan Meers (“KC Wolf”) – an inspiring story of resilience, purpose, and community.
✅ Industry Tours (Friday afternoon) – limited spots, first-come, first-served!
✅ 16 Breakout Sessions on farm, family, and future topics.
✅ Young Farmer Discussion Meet Competition (Saturday) sponsored by GROWMARK & Iowa Farm Bureau.
📌 Register by January 9 through your local County Farm Bureau.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and grow!
👉 For full agenda and details, visit the link below.

Join us for the 2026 Young Farmer Conference taking place on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24 at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

11/14/2025

Have a high school senior at home this fall? 🎓
Now’s the perfect time to get them applying for scholarships!
✅ Iowa Farm Bureau offers both state and local scholarships
💰 State scholarships: Up to $10,000 over four years
📍 Local scholarships: Available through County Farm Bureaus
Apply for all in one place ➡ https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Member-Benefits/Iowa-Farm-Bureau-Scholarships
Don’t wait—help your senior take the next step toward college success!

11/12/2025

Want to stop and drop off dues? Have some questions about benefits of your membership? Need to place a Spokesman ad? Get ahold of us while we are in office!

11/10/2025

Taxes are right around the corner! Have you registered yet? Click the below article to learn more about Farm Income Taxes with Kristine Tidgren, the Director for the Center for Agriculture Law & Taxation at Iowa State University.

Preparing farm income taxes and keeping up with the latest tax changes can be a real challenge for farmers. This webinar is designed to help you navigate those challenges with confidence.

11/04/2025

Call the office December 1st to register! 563-886-3109

Just one month to go! Registration for the 2026 Young Farmer Conference opens December 1st through your County Farm Bureau! Tag a friend below that you are excited to go to the Young Farmer Conference with this year!

10/30/2025

Our very own Noah Coppess advocating for his fellow Iowa Farm Bureau members by testifying in front of the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee!

10/16/2025

Ready for tax time?! We aren't either, but that's why we are tuning in and saving the date. Click the following link to register: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/2025-Iowa-Farm-Income-and-Tax-Webinar-Webinar

10/02/2025

It is National Pork Month! This month we thank all the farmers who help feed our country pork daily!

10/02/2025

🌽 Upcoming Zoom Training: What Can We Expect From Corn Silage With Southern Rust? 🌽
🗓 Date: October 7, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM (Central Time)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Southern rust, caused by Puccinia polysora, is a fast-moving disease that can devastate corn fields in just days. Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Adesogan, whose research explores how varying levels of southern rust infestation impact:
✅ Silage fermentation
✅ Nutritive value
✅ Bunk life
✅ The role of inoculants in preserving forage quality
Whether you're a producer, nutritionist, or agronomist, this training will provide valuable takeaways for managing forage under disease pressure.
🔗 Register now: https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/OuaW1AlQQAuB0w1-xAbALg #/registration
Let’s learn how to protect our silage and maximize feed value—even in the face of Southern rust!

As we have seen this year, Southern rust is an aggressive disease caused by Puccinia polysora fungi that can destroy a corn field in a few days. Dr. Adesogan’s research aimed to determine the effect of the level of southern rust infestation of a corn hybrid on silage fermentation, nutritive value ...

09/25/2025

In anticipation of harvest, farmers need the latest information on regulations and exemptions that apply to them as they transport their crops. Webinar participants will receive valuable information regarding registrations and licensing of farm vehicles, pre-trip inspections, vehicle weight, and much more. Join the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation as we host Trooper Jay Kirkpatrick with the Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicles Unit for this unique opportunity to learn, ask questions, and stay safe on the roads during this year's harvest season and beyond! Click the link below to register

In anticipation of harvest, farmers need the latest information on regulations and exemptions that apply to them as they transport their crops.