Iowa Corn Quarterly Update

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts explains how ICPB is increasing corn demand by investing in new uses research.

In February 2026’s Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about the value of USMCA and the need to renew it.

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Treasury released their proposed 45Z tax credit designed to help the biofuel industry sell into the aviation sector. Iowa corn growers are pleased with this development and released the following statement:   “Treasury’s proposal is a definite step in the right direction and will allow corn growers to transition into and supply the aviation sector. The ability to…

The January 2026 Stewardship Advocate discusses the methods and technologies available to help farmers with nutrient management.

Earlier today, President Donald Trump specifically called out and supported efforts to pass nationwide, year-round E15, promising to sign the legislation “without delay” once it reaches his desk.  Iowa Corn Growers Association Vice President and farmer from Knoxville, Iowa, Steve Kuiper, released the following statement:  “Iowa’s corn growers appreciate President Trump shining light on E15 and recognizing the weight this legislation…

Full-Page Ad in Tuesday Des Moines Register Will Highlight the Push for Nationwide, Year-Round E15 Iowa Corn and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today released an open letter thanking President Trump for his constant support of nationwide, year-round E15 and asking for his help to finally push E15 access through Congress. Despite strong support from…

The House is expected to advance a funding bill today that omits language that would allow consumers across the country to access fuels with a 15% corn ethanol blend, often referred to as E15.  In response to this development, Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller released the following statement:   “Iowa’s corn growers are frustrated and disappointed that after spending…

Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.  Iowa’s corn farmers continue to lead the nation in corn production, and Iowa has long held the title…

Earlier today, the Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate Mike Klimesh introduced Senate File 2067. The bill proposes widening the corridor to find new paths for the carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) pipeline, rely on eminent domain only after all reasonable alternatives have been exhausted.  Iowa Corn Growers Association Vice President and farmer from Knoxville, Iowa, Steve Kuiper, released the following statement:  “The Iowa Corn Growers Association appreciates Senate Majority Leader Klimesh for introducing Senate File 2067 and advocating for increased flexibility…

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter today to the U.S. EPA and three other federal agencies seeking an update on actions they have taken to respond to serious concerns regarding renewable fuel standard (RFS) refinery exemptions raised by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and two of her neighboring colleagues.  Bird, along with the Attorneys General of South Dakota and Nebraska, sent a joint letter to four federal agencies in October 2025 to request an investigation into…

$1.75M Challenge Invites Global Startups to Develop New Uses for Corn Across Materials, Chemicals, Fuels, and Emerging Value Chains  Radicle Growth today announced the launch of The Radicle Corn Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers, a global call for startups developing technologies that create new, durable demand for corn through innovative products, materials, and value chains….

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts explains how ICPB is increasing corn demand by investing in new uses research.