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30-Day Harvest Weight Proclamation Extension Effective Immediately
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds granted Iowa Corn’s request and signed a proclamation today granting a temporary 30-day weight limit exemption for trucks operating on Iowa roads to support the haul of this year’s crop during harvest. The proclamation extension will be effective immediately. The 2024 Harvest Weight Proclamation specifically increases the weight allowable for shipment...
Connecting Buyers and Sellers at Southeast Asia Ag Cooperators Conference
Recently Jolene Riessen, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Chair and farmer from Ida County, joined the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) as part of the Southeast Asia Ag Cooperators Conference held in Vietnam. Iowa Corn’s investment in this conference directly helped to bring buyers and sellers together from across Southeast Asia to learn about U.S. corn...
Radicle Growth Announces Judges for the Corn Value Chain Challenge Sponsored by US Corn Farmers
Radicle Growth announces four finalist for the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers set to take place on October 22, 2024, in San Francisco.
2024 September Stewardship Advocate
To help farmers and others understand and simplify this area, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board has developed a series of resources to help address questions from farmers about carbon intensity, tax credits, carbon markets and payments and premiums.
Iowa Delegation Strengthens Trade Relationship with India
Recently, Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Wright County, participated in a trade mission along with Governor Kim Reynolds to India. The delegation included Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and representatives from other agriculture and business sectors in Iowa....
Iowa Corn Honors Curt Jones with the 2024 Iowa Corn Walter Goeppinger Lifetime Achievement Award
Iowa Corn is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Iowa Corn Walter Goeppinger Lifetime Achievement Award. This annual recognition is presented to an individual who has been a friend and active leader of Iowa Corn. This year, we proudly honored Curt Jones with the 2024 Iowa Corn Walter Goeppinger Lifetime Achievement Award for...
Iowa Corn Director Represents U.S. Farmers in Delegation to Japan
Iowa Corn Growers Association Director and farmer, Mike Ver Steeg, participated in U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Heartland Trade Mission to Japan last week to study the market and explore opportunities to further expand demand. Japan is a top market for U.S. red meat with a focus on quality. The delegation was composed of representatives from...
Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team Applications Now Open
Applications are open for the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program, which focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. During the one-year program, students will visit the Capitol, tour industry leaders’ operations and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom. Applications are available on Iowa Corn’s website and are due September 27, 2024. “The Iowa Corn...
NCGA, Allied Ag Groups, Step Up Calls for Congress to Pass Farm Bill
In September 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the need to push the Farm Bill forward and NCGA's calls to action.
Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge Sponsored by US Corn Farmers Announces Finalist
Radicle Growth announces four finalist for the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers set to take place on October 22, 2024, in San Francisco.
Roots Magazine: September 2024
In this issue we're highlighting the recent trade relationships with Vietnam, the results of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative, the power and performance of Unleaded 88 at the Iowa Corn 350, recognizing our local farmer leaders, and more.
2024 August Stewardship Advocate
To help farmers and others understand and simplify this area, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board has developed a series of resources to help address questions from farmers about carbon intensity, tax credits, carbon markets and payments and premiums.