The Iowa Farmers Union has endorsed a U.S. Senate candidate for the first time in more than a decade, urging farmers to support Josh Turek. This development marks a rare shift for the organization, which had previously refrained from endorsing federal contenders.

During a recent virtual town hall hosted by the Iowa Farmers Union, farmers expressed deep concerns over potential cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. The agricultural community fears that federal budget reductions could jeopardize their strong partnership with the USDA and negatively impact farming across Iowa.