Iowa Corn News

From checkoff efforts to legislative happenings to association news, stay up to date and in the know on all things Iowa Corn.

BlogsCheck-in on the Checkoff
Check-in on the Checkoff: Generating New Demand Through Investment
January 10, 2026
Check-in on the Checkoff: Generating New Demand Through Investment

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts explains how ICPB is increasing corn demand by investing in new uses research.

BlogsEars in Washington
Help Fuel Corn Grower Advocacy in 2026
January 8, 2026
Help Fuel Corn Grower Advocacy in 2026

In January 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about the legislative path to E15.

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ICGA Releases Top State and Federal Policy Priorities for 2026
January 8, 2026
ICGA Releases Top State and Federal Policy Priorities for 2026

The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, released its final list of state and federal policy priorities for the upcoming year. “The ICGA state and federal policy priorities reflect the voices of the over 7,000 corn farmer members across the state,” said Iowa Corn Growers...

News & UpdatesStewardship Advocate
2025 December Stewardship Advocate
December 26, 2025
2025 December Stewardship Advocate

The December 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses the INREC practices survey results.

BlogsEars in Washington
Reflecting on 2025 Policy Wins as We Prepare for 2026
December 16, 2025
Reflecting on 2025 Policy Wins as We Prepare for 2026

In December 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt discusses NCGA wins from 2025 and goals for 2026.

BlogsCheck-in on the Checkoff
Check-in on the Checkoff: A Year of Wins
December 10, 2025
Check-in on the Checkoff: A Year of Wins

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts looks back on the 2025 year and discusses wins in market development, research and education.

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ICGA Statement on Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Announcement
December 8, 2025
ICGA Statement on Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Announcement

Earlier today, the Trump Administration announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, offering $12 billion in economic assistance to farmers impacted by low commodity prices. Further specifics will come by the end of the year.  Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller, released the following statement:  “The Iowa Corn Growers Association...

PublicationsWarm Welcomes
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December 1, 2025
Warm Welcomes from the Farm: Fall 2025

Check out the latest issue of Warm Welcomes from the Farm to find corn-inspired recipes.

News & UpdatesStewardship Advocate
2025 November Stewardship Advocate
December 1, 2025
2025 November Stewardship Advocate

The November 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses the purpose and work of the Genomes to Fields Initiative.

BlogsEars in Washington
Giving Thanks for NCGA’s Grassroots Advocates
November 20, 2025
Giving Thanks for NCGA’s Grassroots Advocates

In November 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly McNitt interviews Sadie Knight who shares the value of grassroot leaders and advocates.

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Iowa Corn Growers Applaud Reintroduction of Fertilizer Research Act to the U.S. House of Representatives
November 20, 2025
Iowa Corn Growers Applaud Reintroduction of Fertilizer Research Act to the U.S. House of Representatives

Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller, released the following statement on reintroduction of the Fertilizer Research Act to the U.S. House of Representatives, which would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study on competition and trends in the fertilizer market and their subsequent impacts on fertilizer price:    “The Iowa Corn...

BlogsCheck-in on the Checkoff
Check-in on the Checkoff: Growing a New Class of Leaders
November 11, 2025
Check-in on the Checkoff: Growing a New Class of Leaders

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses Iowa Corn's Leadership Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program.