Take Five – July 16, 2026

The conversations, issues, and interactions of members who participate in committees have a direct influence on the industry. When you share your real world experience, legislators, regulators, and elected officials get the real story. Hearing from other members also helps you stay aware of new challenges before they impact your business, and new opportunities that could benefit your company and your community.

Any leader or employee of a member company can take part in committees.

Agronomy Committee

• Primary Focus Areas: Fertilizer, Crop Protection, Seed, Growing Season Issues, Commercial Pesticide Applicators & Application

Animal Science Committee (Feed & Livestock)

• Primary Focus Areas: Feed Milling, Animal Health, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness

Environment Committee

• Primary Focus Areas: Water Quality, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy

Grain Committee

• Primary Focus Areas: Grain Handling, Grain Storage, Transportation (Truck & Rail), Grain Bin Worker Safety and Regulation, Grain Indemnity Fund

Legislative Committee

• Primary Focus Areas: Legislative Solutions, Iowa Agribusiness PAC, Legislative Breakfast, Political Relationship Building

Membership Committee

• Primary Focus Areas: Member Engagement And Recruitment, Dues Structure

Showcase Committee

• Primary Focus Areas: Event Planning Input, Volunteer Support, Member Interactions, Promotion

Transportation Committee

• Primary Focus Areas: Grain and Fertilizer Transport, Trucking Regulations, Road Restrictions

Committee meetings scheduled for August:

Aug 3 - AAI Showcase Committee Meeting

1:30 p.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room

Aug 5 - AAI Agronomy & Environment Joint Committees Meeting

10:00 a.m. - ISU Finch Farm, Ames

Aug 7 - AAI Membership Committee Meeting

10:00 a.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room

Aug 12 - AAI Legislative Committee Meeting

10:00 a.m. - AAI Main Office Board Room

To serve on a committee, email [email protected], call the AAI office at 515.262.8323, or fill out the form online.