Iowa Corn Quarterly Update
The Iowa Corn Quarterly Update shares farmer insights on key projects and priorities of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) and Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), and what they mean for long-term corn grower profitability.
USMEF Conference: Iowa Corn & Global Meat Markets
Featuring Ralph Lents past ICPB Chair and Iowa Corn Public Relations Manager Sydney GarrettThey highlight the important connection between Iowa corn farmers and the livestock, including how corn-fed livestock adds value to Iowa grown corn and how strong meat exports and international trade creates demand for corn. From the farm to the global marketplace, they discuss how Iowa corn plays a key role in feeding and fueling a growing world.
USGBC Meeting: Growing Global Corn Markets
Featuring ICGA Member and USGBC Corn Sector Director Jolene Riessen and Iowa Corn Market Development Manager Ross CadyThey discuss the U.S. corn sector’s role in global markets, the importance of exports and trade, and the growing opportunities for corn in ethanol and other value-added markets. From expanding demand overseas to strengthening domestic markets, they highlight the opportunities ahead for Iowa’s corn farmers.
Corn Congress: Taking Iowa corn farmer policies to Capitol Hill
Featuring ICPB District 1 Director Gina White and Iowa Corn Vice President of Government Relations Kevin StuderBringing together corn growers from across the country, Corn Congress gives farmers the opportunity to discuss and debate policies impacting corn growers at the national level. They also take their message to Capitol Hill, meeting with legislators and congressional offices to advocate for policies that support corn farmers and agriculture.
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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.
On Saturday, over 1,500 Iowa Corn farmers and their families gathered in Iowa City, Iowa, to kick off the 2026-27 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The series began in 2004 and is a tribute to the hardworking student athletes who inspire us with their work on and off the field, just like the Iowa corn farmers…
Yesterday, the “Fed Up: Fertilizer Cartel Profits off Farmers’ Backs” hearing gathered over 170 farmers from 13 states representing various commodities to call out the unfair fertilizer prices that are being forced upon farmers by Mosaic, Nutrien, CF Industries and Koch. American farmers are being bled dry by fertilizer prices that have continued to climb,…
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds granted Iowa Corn Growers Association’s (ICGA) request and signed a proclamation granting a temporary weight limit exemption for trucks operating on Iowa roads to support the haul of this year’s crop during harvest. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas) and manure (dry…
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series Race.
Citroniq and Future Origins Selected to Receive Investment Through the $1.75M Competition Designed to Drive New Demand for Corn Radicle Growth today announced Citroniq and Future Origins as the winners of The Radicle Corn Challenge Sponsored by U.S. Corn Farmers during the Bio Innovations North America conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The global competition, launched in…
Today, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) held its Annual Grassroots Policy Summit at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. The event gathered more than 130 farmer-member delegates from across the state to discuss and set forth legislative priorities for the upcoming year. ICGA delegates tackled critical issues impacting corn growers, including state issues…
The August Stewardship Advocate discusses the Conservation Compass and highlights Iowa corn farmer Paul Gieselman and his family farm.
A sea of Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) member blue t-shirts descended on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Friday, August 21, to celebrate Iowa Corn Day at the Fair. Fairgoers visited with members from around the state as they took part in a scavenger hunt across the fairgrounds to complete corn trivia while learning about…