GOVERNMENT AND POLICY

The Iowa Cattlemen's Association's mission is to grow Iowa's beef business through advocacy, leadership and education. Influencing legislative and regulatory topics affecting cattle producers is a top priority. Read on for more information about ICA's policies and priorities, and contact the association any time you have a policy question or concern.

Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Cattlemen's Association

Policy Priorities

ICA's policy priorities are determined by our members and vary depending on current and proposed legislation.

Scroll down to see the current policy priorities.

Policy Development

ICA's policies are created by members, for members through a series of meetings and surveys annually.
Click here for the policy development process.

Policy Handbook

ICA policies provide the framework for ICA leaders and staff to enforce, improve or change legislation and programming to support Iowa's cattle producers.

Click here to download the policy handbook.

ICA Fact Sheets

Fact sheets are brief, easy-to-read documents focusing on specific topics such as Iowa's Fence Law, Green/Gold Tag Preconditioning Programs, and Environmental Regulations.
Click here for a full list of ICA Fact Sheets.

ICA Political Action Committee

ICA's PAC supports candidates who value beef cattle production in Iowa and support our issues.

Click here to learn about our PAC fundraisers.

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Help us continue to build a robust Political Action Committee. Get involved with the committee or consider donating. The ICA PAC helps ICA support elected officials who are champions for agriculture and beef production. Scan the QR code or click on the link below to donate. Personal contributions only.


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LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

The Iowa Cattlemen's Association's priorities are set by members and leaders at the annual Cattle Convention. Priorities are based on current and pending legislation and regulatory concerns. 

A full listing of ICA policies can be found in the ICA Policy Book. 

2025 POLICY PRIORITIES

The issues outlined in the document to the right represent the top policy priorities for the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association in 2025. Click to view. 

For a list of state-only priorities, click here.