Iowa Corn News
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E15 Win Shows Bipartisanship is Still Possible
In June 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt discuss E15's movement through the U.S. House and the teamwork that made it happen.
Check-in on the Checkoff: NASCAR Chooses Iowa Ethanol Lap, After Lap
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series Race.
REMINDER: ICPB to Hold Director Elections for USDA Crop Reporting Districts 1, 3, 6 and 8
Since 1978, Iowa corn farmers have elected their peers to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) to oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff program. WHAT: The Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) will hold elections in crop reporting districts 1, 3, 6 and 8. Iowa corn farmers elect their peers to serve on the Board...
Nick Helland: Leading the Way in Conservation
Central Iowa farmer Nick Helland shares the importance of being a good steward for his farm, the water, soil and community he lives in.
Iowa Corn Growers Thank Iowa Congressional Delegation for Leadership on Year-Round E15
A full-page advertisement appearing three times this week in the Des Moines Register, starting June 2nd, recognizes Iowa Representatives Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinosn, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn for leading the fight to pass year-round E15 legislation through the House of Representatives and their support for Iowa farmers, renewable fuel producers, and consumers. Sponsored jointly by Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), the...
ICGA Applauds Newly Signed Laws Strengthening Iowa Agriculture
Earlier today, Iowa Corn Grower Association (ICGA) grower leaders were in attendance as critical pieces of legislation directly impacting Iowa’s corn industry were officially signed into law. The new measures represent a monumental step forward for Iowa’s family farms and rural economies. “These legislative achievements aren’t just wins on paper; they translate directly to the bottom line of Iowa’s farm families,” said ICGA...
Iowa Corn Supports the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
Read about the programs the Iowa Corn Promotion Board invests in through Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation to help educate consumers about agriculture’s importance to Iowa.
Farmers Welcome FTC’s Investigation into the Fertilizer Industry with a Standing Ovation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a long-awaited and highly-anticipated investigation into the fertilizer industry’s pricing practices and market concentration, Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced today at a gathering of farmers from across 18 states on a North Texas farm. “I’m announcing that, on my order, the commission some time ago commenced a major industry-wide investigation into the precipitous...
2026 May Stewardship Advocate
The May 2026 Stewardship Advocate discusses private wells and features Iowa corn grower Tim Creveling.
Iowa Corn Growers Applaud House Passage of Year-Round E15 Legislation
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) celebrates the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation. In response to the vote, ICGA President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller, released the following statement: “Today’s House vote is a monumental win for Iowa’s corn farmers, rural communities and millions of American drivers. Expanding E15 access...
Waterways Infrastructure Vital to Corn Farmers’ Success
Inland waterways system, and the infrastructure that supports them, remain a top priority for Iowa Corn.
E15 Legislation Exposes the Joy and Frustrations of Advocacy Work
In May 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about efforts to get E15 across the finish line in the U.S. House.