Landus Cooperative hosted United States Senator Joni Ernst Aug. 31 for a tour of the company’s agronomy research plot and roundtable on agricultural issues.
Farmer board members Jim Carlson and Trent Farnham of Gowrie, Jordan Carstens of Bagley and board president John Scott of Odebolt joined Landus Cooperative staff and the Iowa Institute of Cooperatives in hosting Ernst, a member of the Senate’s agriculture, nutrition and forestry committee.
The roundtable discussion included impacts of federal regulations on cooperative operations; employment and recruitment issues; the need to grow opportunities for export markets via international trade; and the continued need to support biodiesel and ethanol under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
“Senator Ernst is a passionate advocate for agriculture and our farmer-members,” said Landus Cooperative’s chief executive officer Milan Kucerak. “There are many tough issues facing the agricultural sector and we look forward to working with Ernst and her team in promoting what’s best for Iowa’s farmers, our members, and our employees across the state.”
Following the meeting, Dave Lemke, Landus Cooperative strategic account specialist, hosted a tour of the cooperative’s 184-acre research plot including the company’s in-field nitrogen management trials.
