We Are Iowa Corn
Here at Iowa Corn, we work to unlock the potential of corn in a sustainable manner to meet the global need for food and energy through two dedicated organizations: the checkoff-funded Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) and the advocacy-focused Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA).
Meet the faces behind Iowa Corn, explore ICPB’s checkoff initiatives, get involved with ICGA membership and more.
Who We Are
We’re a group of folks who eat, sleep and breathe all things corn. Okay, mostly just the first one. But the point is – we’re passionate people! Meet our staff, farmer board members and the other teams working on behalf of Iowa’s corn farmers.
Iowa Corn Growers Association
ICGA membership gives you a voice and a seat at the table as we advocate for sound policy development and pro-farmer legislation. It gives you a whole lot more than that, too.
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board: Investing the Corn Checkoff for Your Farm
ICPB works on behalf of Iowa’s corn farmers to ensure continued demand for corn through research, market development and education. While you work hard to grow the best crop, see how the Iowa Corn checkoff dollars are hard at work for you.
Building Corn’s Potential Through Research & New Uses
ICPB invests in research to find new uses for corn and improve farming practices. Learn how corn checkoff funds are being used to develop new and improved corn-based products and increase efficiency on the farm.
Market Development
Iowa corn farmers are known for supplying high-quality, high-yielding corn. ICPB ensures demand for that corn keeps growing. Explore the ways ICPB is driving market development to expand domestic use and increase export markets for corn in all forms.
Education
Corn is a big deal in the state of Iowa – both to those who grow it and those who consume it. From ag leadership opportunities and farm stewardship to learning more about where our food comes from, see how ICPB works to educate Iowa corn farmers and consumers alike on corn farming and its impact on everyday life.
In the News
From checkoff efforts to legislative happenings to association news, stay up to date and in the know on all things Iowa Corn.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) has advocated for year-round, nationwide E15 for more than 15 years—a goal that remains a top priority as farm families face tightening margins and market volatility. With the recent introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15, ICGA President Mark Mueller, a farmer from Waverly, issued the…
The April 2026 Stewardship Advocate discusses soil nitrate levels and testing and features Iowa corn grower Caleb Hammer.
In April 2026’s Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about NCGA’s work to help alleviate rising fertilizer prices.
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts highlights CommonGround Iowa and the Farm to Fork Summer Road Trip series.
Since 1978, Iowa corn farmers 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 program. On July 14, 2026, corn farmers in crop reporting districts 1, 3, 6 and 8 can vote at their local county ISU extension office for representation…
In 1985, a young District Field Manager for Iowa Corn, Rod Williamson, drove four hours to Spirit Lake with a stack of invitations, a list of phone calls made and the hope of rallying a roomful of Dickinson County farmers. Only one showed up. That farmer was Bill Northey. Driving back to Des Moines, Rod…
Iowa Corn is a driving force in the advancement of corn-derived products, championing the use of corn far beyond its traditional role as a staple crop for feed and fuel. Recently, Iowa Corn’s strategic efforts have expanded into innovative territory, targeting emerging markets such as corn textiles and biomanufacturing. Through participation in high-profile industry events,…
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) continues to prioritize creating profitability for corn farmers. Within the last couple of years, ICGA has pressured the fertilizer industry to address rising corn fertilizer costs for our farmers. We will continue that push until solutions are found. Over four years ago, Iowa Corn was already raising concerns. In…
For the agriculture sector, policy and regulations can make or break our success and ultimately the ability to do our jobs at all. The ICGA Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to endorse candidates who support and advocate for corn farmer priorities. The ICGA PAC is widely recognized and respected for its nonpartisan approach to…
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board’s (ICPB) investment in the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has helped increase demand for U.S. corn and co-products around the world, thereby increasing Iowa corn farmer profitability. The USGBC works to develop export markets for U.S.-grown corn, barley, grain sorghum and related products like ethanol and dried distillers grains…
The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing 100% of the U.S. corn wet-milling industry that manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein and fiber. CRA has been at the forefront of recent conversations around High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and…
As Iowa Ag Week comes to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on the vital role agriculture plays in keeping our state strong. With over 86,000 farms in Iowa, our farm families work year-round to provide corn for the world. Last year, Iowa produced more than 2.7 billion bushels of corn, accounting for over 30% of Iowa’s agriculture revenue, according to Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS). This is…