ICA FACT SHEETS
Trade Deal Status - Aug. 4
This fact sheet reviews some of the major U.S. trade partners and where current trade deal negotiations are or have been confirmed. This sheet also outlines the reciprocal tariffs in place.
Protection for Producers
A review of three programs that livestock producers may be eligible for in the face of disaster - the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP).
Manure Discharge
This fact sheet reviews when to report and what to do during special weather events as it relates to manure discharge on your operation.
NRCS & FSA Programs for Producers
Both the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) offer several programs to assist producers during different stages of their operations and during times of crisis.
EID Tag Regulations
The new ruling requires electronic identification of certain cattle classes. ICA held a webinar and has gathered a variety of resources to help producers understand this update for animal traceability.
Iowa Fence Law
Issues often arise between landowners regarding partition fence and the responsibilities to erect, maintain, and repair fence. This fact sheet helps understand your responsibilities.
Foreign Animal Disease Response
A foreign animal disease (FAD) is a disease caused by a transmissible infectious agent, currently exotic to the U.S., with the potential for rapid spread. Everyone is responsible for reporting a suspected FAD.
Green and Gold Tag PreConditioned Programs
The Preconditioning Program is designed to promote good health and ensure a premium for preconditioned cattle. The unique serial numbers on the green and gold tags allow producers to verify through the IVMA that the required procedures were performed on the calves. The IVMA office keeps track of reported incidents of concern and holds veterinarians accountable for the certification protocol and process.
Cattle Marketing
Challenges in the cattle marketing are not new, and ICA's emphasis on these issues is not new. The Iowa Cattlemen's Association has been working for years to increase producers' leverage, improve price discovery, and better situate the independent Iowa cattlemen in the fed cattle markets.
Drought & Derecho Relief
Iowa cattle producers have suffered in various ways due to extreme weather this year. Several programs are available to help, and ICA encourages producers to take advantage of the following opportunities:
ICA IMPACT REPORT
The ICA Impact Report looks back at the previous year and highlights some of the key accomplishments of the association.
One of the biggest highlights from the 2023 - 2024 membership year was the key wins throughout the legislative, resulting in action that will impact producers' productivity and profitability.
