WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — With farm incomes down nearly 25% since 2022, Iowa farmers are feeling the strain of market volatility. To help them prepare for the challenges ahead, Iowa Farm Bureau, in collaboration with Iowa State University, invites farmers to attend its Ag Market Outlook meeting series, scheduled as follows:

• Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Lakin Community Center in Malvern
• Monday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Buena Vista Extension office in Storm Lake
• Monday, Feb. 17, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson
• Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the NSB Bank in Forest City
• Thursday, Feb. 20, 2 – 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Convention Center in Hampton

Speakers include Jason Henderson, vice president of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, who will discuss the macro farm economy; Dr. Christopher Pudenz, economic and research manager at Iowa Farm Bureau, will provide an outlook on 2025 livestock; and Zach Brummer, Iowa Farm Bureau farmer education program manager, will focus on the 2025 grains outlook and marketing.

Joining the discussion are Tim Christensen, an Iowa State University Extension farm management specialist, who will cover managing farm-related stress, and Kristine Tidgren, an associate professor and director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University, who will address the critical, and often daunting topic of farm succession planning.

The group will provide attendees with an overview of the farm economy and key issues to watch in the coming year. They will also share resources and tools to help farmers manage risk, maintain perspective amid pressures and emphasize the importance of planning ahead—not just for the next year but for years to come—to sustain their family farm’s legacy.

“Farmers are no strangers to the unpredictability of agriculture,” Brummer said. “This workshop series is about equipping them with the latest information and strategies to navigate today’s realities and prepare for what’s ahead, especially with a changing administration.”

Iowa Farm Bureau members may register at no cost for the Ag Market Outlook meetings at iowafarmbureau.com/marketoutlook. Non-members can contact the hosting county Farm Bureau to register.

–Iowa Farm Bureau

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