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.
Farmers Care About the Water We Share, June 2026
Featuring ICGA District 1 Director Mike Ver Steeg and Iowa Corn Vice President of Research and Sustainability Rod WilliamsonMike and Rod share how farmers are using research, innovation and conservation practices to improve soil health and water quality, while highlighting Iowa Corn’s investments in addressing issues like water quality and cancer to benefit Iowa communities.
The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series: Connecting with Iowans Across the State, June 2026
Featuring Iowa Corn CEO Craig Floss, ‘Voice of the Cyclones’ John Walters and ‘The Voice of the Hawkeyes’ Gary DolphinCriag, John and Gary share how the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series provides an opportunity to celebrate Iowa pride while highlighting the role farmers play in growing food, fuel and thousands of everyday products.
Why Membership Matters, June 2026
Featuring ICGA District 4 Director Laura Foell and Iowa Corn District 4 Field Manager Janelle KrachtLaura and Janelle discuss the benefits of an Iowa Corn Growers Association membership and how they play an important role in shaping the future of the corn industry through grassroots advocacy, leadership opportunities and engagement on issues impacting their farms
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Iowa Corn is proud to announce the return of Yield of Dreams, the popular craft lager brewed with 100% Iowa-grown corn, making its third consecutive appearance at the Iowa State Fair. Fairgoers can get their first taste of the returning favorite at Tap 88 inside the Iowa Craft Beer Tent starting August 13. Created in…
Iowa Corn continues to find new ways to connect with farmers in the countryside. From postcards to radio to tv and even right on your phone, Iowa Corn works to meet farmers to showcase the benefits of making your voice heard through the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and highlight the work of the Iowa Corn Promotion…
On Sunday, over 1,800 Iowa Corn Grower Association members and their families traveled to the Iowa Speedway to celebrate the power and performance of ethanol at the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series. The race is the perfect platform to promote Unleaded 88, a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol created from Iowa…
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.
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…