Mitigating foreign animal disease threats is a legislative priority for the Iowa Soybean Association.
ISA director of public affairs Michael Dolch tells Brownfield a resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been disruptive.
“That’s where our farmers are very supportive of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s funding request for preparedness and response measures. This would include additional personnel in addition to some equipment to help with depopulation and eradication of animal disease threats.”
He says protecting the pork sector is also critical.
