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The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) invests Iowa corn checkoff
funds in three allied organizations to expand research, market
development and education. By uniting Iowa's efforts with investments
of other checkoffs and agribusinesses, these organizations can
conduct more extensive programs than any one checkoff could
support alone.
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National Corn Growers Association |
The National Corn Growers Association
(NCGA) unites 20 state corn checkoffs and 25 state corn grower
associations. Like the ICPB, the NCGA invests in research, market
development and education programs to improve market opportunities
for corn growers. The ICPB-NCGA alliance supports research efforts
to map the genetics of corn and develop new uses, education
programs, grower services and leadership development for the
U.S. corn industry. For more information about the NCGA, visit
its website at www.ncga.com.
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U.S. Grains Council |
The U.S. Grains Council
(USGC) expands the ICPB's market development efforts into more
than 60 foreign countries where the USGC builds new markets
for commodity corn, value-enhanced corn and value-added corn
products. Iowa funding triggers matching support from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and other government sources so that
each dollar Iowa invests produces approximately $2.40 worth
of market development. ICPB-USGC programs reach over 3,000 grain
buyers weekly, resolve transportation and trade barrier problems
to keep corn moving, and provide opportunities for Iowa growers
and elevators to build direct contacts with export customers.
For more information about the USGC, visit its website at www.grains.org.
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U.S. Meat Export Federation |
The U.S. Meat Export
Federation (USMEF) develops markets to increase U.S. meat exports
in more than 50 countries. By increasing meat demand, ICPB-USMEF
programs create more demand for Iowa corn and help Iowa growers
with livestock operations. Funding from Iowa checkoff dollars
results in matching support from USDA and other government sources.
Due to this additional funding, Iowa producers realize $2 in
USMEF programs for every $1 they invest. For more information
about USMEF, visit its website at www.usmef.org
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