Take Five – December 4, 2025

With the beginning of the 2026 legislative session just over a month away, the Agribusiness Association of Iowa Legislative Committee hosted agriculture groups, government agencies, and education partners this week to share their legislative priorities for the upcoming session. AAI welcomed representatives from Governor Kim Reynolds' office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Iowa Pork Producers Association, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Key themes from the organizations included property tax reform, property tax for moveable storage tanks, language fixes for Grain Indemnity Fund legislation from 2025, mineral rights, water quality funding, Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), and budget requests for funding of state agencies and educational institutions.

The AAI Legislative Committee convened in the afternoon to review the discussion and AAI legislative priorities. The committee also discussed the changing mix of state legislators who have agricultural ties or background.

Legislative Breakfast

Mark your calendar for the annual AAI Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 21, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. This event is a great opportunity to build relationships with legislators and share agribusiness priorities. Contact [email protected] for additional information.

Get Involved

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 [email protected] , calling the AAI office, or filling out a form online .