Iowa Corn News
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In July 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about the future of corn demand.
Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate released its updated Farm Bill text, which includes a key provision for year-round, nationwide access to E15. In response, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller released the following statement: “The Senate Farm Bill’s inclusion of year-round E15 is a welcomed sight for...
Iowa has long been a leader in agriculture and ag innovation. But maintaining this advantage requires continued work to attract companies, talent and capital to keep Iowa No. 1. The work of America’s Cultivation Corridor and its partners like Iowa Corn prioritize this effort. America’s Cultivation Corridor works to connect global companies, investors and innovators with agricultural businesses, organizations and government agencies based right here...
The best way to enhance grower profitability is to create new demand for corn, including the export of grain and value-added grain products. In times like these when corn prices are low, exports have been a bright spot. Industry Partners Help Find International Buyers for Iowa Corn From grains to value-added products like pork and beef, corn grown in Iowa is exported all...
The July 2026 Stewardship Advocate discusses radon impact, measurement and mitigation and highlights Iowa corn farmer Steve Kuiper.
Today, Iowa Corn announced the 2026 Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB). Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for over 7,000 corn-farmer members lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and...
This week, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) farmer-leaders and the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) Class 12 attended the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meetings to advocate for key agricultural issues and priorities. Priority issues included nationwide, year-round passage of E15 in the Senate, renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA),...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), joined by 16 fellow state corn organizations, sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin requesting they call on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to expedite its investigation of collusive practices in the fertilizer industry. The letter highlights the efforts that...
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series Race.
In July 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about the future of corn demand.
Vic has been an active and engaged Iowa Corn Growers Association member for the past 40 years. Read about his life dedicated to caring for the land.
Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order instituting a temporary suspension of countervailing duties applied to imported phosphate. In response to this development, Iowa farmer and Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President Mark Mueller released the following statement: “This news is a relief for Iowa’s corn growers, who have faced continually rising costs and market...