Primary Website
Ag Industry News and Events - Page 15 page banner

Ag Industry News and Events - Page 15

June 26, 2019

The Mitchell County Corn Growers Association partnered with Sukup Manufacturing Co. to help fund a Safe T Home® at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds yesterday. The Safe T Home® is a new addition to the Little Farm Hands project, an interactive, educational experience related to life on an Iowa farm. Little Farm Hands was created in 2013 by the Mitchell County Corn and Soybean Associations. Last year, over 600 kids toured the barn for a hands-on learning experience about Iowa agriculture. The Safe T Home® expands the display allowing the youngest fairgoers an ongoing educational opportunity.

Read More about Mitchell County Corn Growers Association and Sukup Manufacturing Co. Expand Little Farm Hands with a Safe T Home®

June 18, 2019

WHAT: The Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) has partnered with KCK’s Food and Fuel to hold an ethanol promotion. Iowa Corn members will be available for interviews at the fuel promotion. WHERE: KCK’s Food and Fuel at the corner of Hwy 59 &...
Read More about Iowa Corn & KCK’s Food and Fuel Partner for Schleswig Ethanol Promotion

June 17, 2019

Read More about Iowa Corn Roots Summer 2019 Edition

May 31, 2019

In light of President Trump’s tweet regarding his announcement of tariffs on all Mexican imports, the trade hits keep coming on Iowa corn farmers. Yesterday, President Trump tweeted he will declare a five percent tariff on Mexican imports beginning June 10 that will gradually climb higher over the coming months to force Mexico to address border issues.   

Read More about Statement from ICGA President Curt Mether on President Trump’s Detrimental Announcement of Mexican Tariffs

May 31, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released today the final rule allowing E15 to be sold to 2001 and newer vehicles year-round across the country. The rule allows drivers to fuel up with the cleanest, lowest cost, homegrown fuel.

Read More about Iowa Farmers Welcome Year-Round E15 Rule

May 23, 2019

We, along with other agriculture groups, are welcoming the $16 billion issued by the Trump Administration today in assistance to help farmers with potential loss due to the recent tariffs and China’s retaliatory tariffs. These funds will be used to calm the destruction of the perfect agriculture storm. 

Read More about Statement from ICGA President Curt Mether

May 23, 2019

JOHNSTON, IA – May 22, 2019 – Policy development at the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a vital grassroots process. Each year, ICGA hosts roundtable meetings in local communities across the state to gather insight and feedback on priorities from members. The meetings, which will be held in June...
Read More about Iowa Corn Growers Association® Invites Members to Discuss Key Policy Issues at Local Roundtables

May 21, 2019

To enable the Soil Health Partnership to fully leverage its unique data set, SHP established Data Supporters as a new sponsorship level. Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) is the first organization to earn the title.

Read More about Iowa Corn Promotion Board® becomes Soil Health Partnership’s first Data Supporter

April 29, 2019

The 2019 Iowa legislative session ended over the weekend and Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) President Curt Mether, a farmer from Logan, says notable progress occurred on legislative issues positively impacting Iowa agriculture.

Read More about Iowa Corn Growers Association® Accomplishes Key 2019 State Legislative Priorities

April 26, 2019

Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer visited Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) Vice President Jim Greif’s family farm on Wednesday for a tour and discussion about United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Congresswoman represents Iowans in U.S. Congressional District 1.

Read More about Congresswoman Finkenauer Visits ICGA Vice President Jim Greif’s Farm
of 42
Showing 141-150 of 411
© 2023 Iowa Corn Promotion Board/Iowa Corn Growers Association. All rights reserved.