The Agribusiness Association of Iowa on Wednesday announced two individuals and one business as the inaugural recipients of its Agribusiness Impact Award, recognizing exceptional contributions to Iowa agriculture. The Agribusiness Impact Award will be presented to Steve Sukup of Sukup Manufacturing; Dave Tierney of Bayer CropScience (retired); and Liqui-Grow, a custom liquid fertilizer provider at the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference on Feb. 10. The Agribusiness Impact Award recognizes individuals, businesses or initiatives that have made a lasting impact on Iowa’s agricultural economy, rural communities, or the broader food and ag system. Award recipients are selected based on leadership, innovation and contributions to the advancement of Iowa agriculture. “Iowa agriculture thrives because of leaders who are deeply committed to innovation, service and community,” Julie Kenney, Agribusiness Association of Iowa CEO, stated in a press release. “These inaugural Agribusiness Impact Award honorees exemplify the leadership and commitment this award is meant to honor, and their contributions have strengthened Iowa agriculture and positioned our state for continued success.”