Brent Johnson on Leading Iowa Agriculture Through Change and Challenges in 2025 [Video]

Born into farming and drawn back to the family farm in Manson, Iowa, after years in college and in the workforce, Brent Johnson has been doing double-duty as farmer and president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.

Initially wanting to stay on his family farm, Johnson’s parents encouraged him to get an education, which led to an agronomy degree from Iowa State University. He has also started an independent crop consulting business. In December 2023, Johnson spoke with Successful Farming magazine about his education and how it has helped him advance his family farm and how he manages being an Iowa agricultural leader.

One year later, in December 2024, SF spoke to Johnson again to catch up on how the year went for the IFBF, finding his voice, and what he is focusing on in 2025 as the second Trump administration begins.

SF: As you’ve gained experience in this role, what did …