JOHNSTON - Today, farmers received welcome news on diesel price relief as harvest kicks off this week across the state. The actions allow farmers to use non-taxed, off-road diesel in agricultural and trucking equipment that temporarily supports on-road harvest activities. The action will provide some federal and state fuel tax relief for farmers facing high diesel prices during harvest.
“Farmers appreciate President Trump and Iowa Governor Reynolds’ announcement to provide fuel price relief,” said Iowa Corn Growers Association President Steve Kuiper, who farms in Knoxville, Iowa.
High input prices are impacting farmer profitability, and Iowa Corn is working to deliver on Iowa corn farmer priorities. Earlier today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative to strengthen U.S. Agricultural Security. The announcement was made at Iowa corn farmer Will Cannon’s farm in Prairie City, Iowa, following a panel discussion with local farmers on the future of agricultural innovation.
“Iowa Corn continually pushes to advance research that enhances our farmers’ ability to grow corn more efficiently and cost-effectively,” said Kuiper. “Seed technology is at the very core of modern agriculture. Investing in research helps ensure Iowa farmers remain sustainable and profitable, while ensuring they have access to a competitive market to purchase their seed genetics. Having Secretary Rollins join us on an Iowa farm to highlight this investment underscores the critical role our corn farmers play in driving national agricultural innovation.”
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