The ICGA is continually working to improve and protect producer profitability by providing educational opportunities, developing innovative production and risk-management tools, and diligently working on legislative policies that affect the corn industry.
Examples of programs and activities that benefit ICGA members include:
Influence on state and federal legislation, such as:
- Expanding ethanol usage in Iowa and nationally.
- Lifting trade sanctions and expanding market opportunities.
- Improving transportation infrastructure on the river, rail, and road.
- Creating a favorable environment for expanded value-added ag processing.
Communications and educational materials, including:
- Corn Update, a weekly summary of news items that may affect your operations (sent via e-mail).
- On the Hill, a summary of legislative news important to corn growers distributed regularly during the legislative session (sent via e-mail).
- Internet information through the ICGA and NCGA websites.
- Member mailings on time-sensitive corn issues.
Input on legislative issues, production programs, environment and conservation regulations, through:
- District and state policy meetings that engage the members on current issues.
- Input into development of voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs.
- Educational opportunities that affect production and marketing
decisions.