November 13, 2026

Warm Welcomes – Fall 2026

Welcome to Fall!

Iowa corn farmers are growing more than crops. As combines, tractors and semis move millions of bushels of corn this fall, it is easy to think ‘what is all of this corn used for.’ The answer is closer than you may think. In fact, corn is in almost 4,000 everyday products. Open any cupboard in your house or walk down the grocery aisle, and you will find many products that list corn as an ingredient. Here are just a few ways corn shows up in your life.

Food and beverages: Cornstarch, sweeteners, cooking oils, corn-fed meats and other ingredients.
Household essentials: Ingredients used in soaps, cleaners and other everyday products.
Personal care: Corn-derived ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Packaging and materials: Corn-based materials used in certain plastics and packaging.
Fuel and energy: Ethanol, a renewable fuel made from corn.

So, this fall, as grain bins fill and farmers harvest another year’s crop, remember just how versatile Iowa’s corn truly is. Because Iowa corn is grown for more.

Corn Grown for More

Corn goes beyond just the grocery store! Did you know corn can even be used to create fabrics and fibers? From everyday essentials to innovative materials, Iowa corn is helping grow more possibilities than you might expect. That’s the power of Iowa grown corn!

Learn more about the 4,000 everyday products made from corn here!

Recipes

Nothing screams fall weather like soup season! Warm up with these corn-fed, protein packed recipes this harvest season.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Cozy up with a perfect bowl of broccoli cheddar soup as the temperatures get colder! Top this soup with corn-fed bacon for an extra delicious option. (Did you know Iowa is #1 in corn and pork production!) Find the full recipe from Iowa Food and Family project here.

Turkey & Sausage Gumbo

Fall and turkey recipes go hand and hand! Try a new spin on a classic fall favorite with this Creole-inspired flavor. This turkey and sausage gumbo recipe from the Iowa Turkey Federation will be the perfect dish to gather around the table with. Find the full recipe here.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Nothing says comfort quite like a hearty corn-fed beef stew. Packed with tender beef, potatoes and vegetables, this slow-cooker favorite makes an easy, satisfying meal for a busy or chilly night. Find the recipe from Dash of Sanity, in collaboration with Iowa Corn here.

Hungry for more? Visit our website to see even more corn-inspired recipes!

Family Fun

The Great Corn Scavenger Hunt!

Can you find corn? Take your family on a grocery store adventure and see how many products you can find that contain corn or corn-derived ingredients.

Your mission: Find one product in each category:

A food or snack made with corn ingredients.
A product containing cornstarch.
A personal care or household product with a corn-derived ingredient.
A product made with corn-based packaging or materials.
Something you never expected to be connected to corn!

Bonus challenge: Count how many products you can find throughout the store. You might be surprised by just how much corn is a part of your everyday shopping trip!