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May 27, 2015

Today, Iowa Corn Grower Association (ICGA) President Jerry Mohr issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of the final rule defining a Water of the United States under the Clean Water Act.

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April 22, 2015

Since 1978, Iowa corn growers 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.  As established by Iowa Code, a portion of the board seats are up for election each year.

Read More about Corn Checkoff Holds Director Elections

April 16, 2015

Recent lawsuits against seed companies have caused confusion about the role of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA).  ICGA is not involved in any way with the litigation currently being pursued related to the release of biotechnology events. The plaintiffs in these lawsuits are individual farmers acting on their own behalf and are in no way representative of the position of Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) or National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).  Farmers contemplating joining these lawsuits should seek independent legal counsel to answer questions.

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March 11, 2015

The Des Moines Water Works has elected to pursue expensive and unproductive litigation against farmers and their drainage districts more than 100 miles from Des Moines. Iowa corn farmers are very disappointed in this shift away from a collaborative, results-oriented model that has been the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) gold standard for improving water quality. This litigation will cause scarce resources to be reallocated away from current projects without any guarantee of improving our waters.

Read More about Corn Farmers Disappointed in Water Works Lawsuit

March 10, 2015

Sixteen scholarships will be awarded through the Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship program to college students for the 2015-16 school year. 

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February 26, 2015

Iowa farmers, who are members of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), participated in the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) 2014 National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC). Twelve Iowans will be recognized at Commodity Classic which takes place this week in Phoenix, Arizona.

Read More about Iowans to be Recognized at Commodity Classic for 2014 National Corn Yield Contest Entries

February 26, 2015

Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) delegates joined with other corn farmer members from twenty-six states representing the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) at the annual Commodity Classic meeting in Phoenix, Arizona,  this week. Iowa’s grassroots policy process brought forth 4 resolutions that were accepted by the national delegation on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

Read More about Iowa Corn Growers Association Proposed Resolutions Accepted at Commodity Classic

February 25, 2015

Transportation infrastructure is essential for corn growers and Iowa’s economy.  Because Iowa’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair, today Governor Branstad signed SF 257 into law, which will provide the necessary funding for the growing maintenance demands. The legislation increases the state fuel tax by 10 cents, directing more than $200 million into Iowa’s Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF), a constitutionally protected mechanism to support transportation infrastructure projects.

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January 26, 2015

A local Crop Fair featuring an array of speakers and exhibits, will help area growers deal with volatility in agriculture, according to event organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).

Read More about Tools for the future: Crop Fair Feb. 16 in Missouri Valley provides essential management tips

January 23, 2015

A local Crop Fair featuring an array of speakers and exhibits, will help area growers deal with volatility in agriculture, according to event organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).

Read More about Tools for the future: Crop Fair Feb. 17 in Creston provides essential management tips
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