Iowa Corn News
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Corn grower associations call for action to address rising fertilizer costs and restore competition in the marketplace The Iowa Corn Growers Association, Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association and Texas Corn Producers Association today sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the Administration to support and advance a federal investigation into anticompetitive...
Iowa Corn is proud to announce the students selected to participate in the 2026-2027 school year’s 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’ farms and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom. ...
In October 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt interviews NCGA President Matt Frostic, a corn farmer from Applegate, Michigan.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) thanks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Trump Administration, and our champions in Congress for their support of Iowa’s corn farmers and the biofuels industry. Yesterday, Iowa Corn leaders met with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to ask for reallocation, so biofuel demand would not be harmed. Iowa Corn...
ICPB President Paul Gieselman talks about the ICPB's investment in the Radicle Corn Challenge to increase corn farmers' ROI.
Today, farmers received welcome news on diesel price relief as harvest kicks off this week across the state. The actions allow farmers to use non-taxed, off-road diesel in agricultural and trucking equipment that temporarily supports on-road harvest activities. The action will provide some federal and state fuel tax relief for farmers facing high diesel prices...
The September Stewardship Advocate discusses harvest season preparations and highlights Iowa Corn farmer Eric Weuve.
Yesterday, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) sent a letter to members of the Iowa Congressional Delegation requesting immediate legislative and administrative intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as Iowa farmers begin harvest. Iowa farmers have seen diesel prices jump $0.40 per gallon over the past week, climbing to nearly $6 per gallon. According to...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Political Action Committee (PAC) endorsed 57 candidates for the 2026 election cycle. Established with the bipartisan support of Iowa’s corn farmers more than a decade ago, the ICGA PAC is one tool for members to have a voice and an opportunity to be heard on issues that are specifically...
Earlier today, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the Farm Bill out of the committee. In response to this action, Iowa Corn Growers Association President Steve Kuiper released the following statement: “Today’s vote by the Senate Agriculture Committee delivers a major victory for farm families who rely on effective risk management and sound agricultural policy. This...
Dr. Alex Buck highlights ag bioeconomy’s potential to create new demand for U.S. crops, strengthen rural manufacturing, and improve American competitiveness Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) Board Chair Dr. Alex Buck testified today before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee about the opportunity to create new markets for American farmers by expanding the nation’s agricultural bioeconomy. ...
In September 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about efforts to get corn grower priorities across the finish line this Congress.