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.
To help farmers and others understand and simplify this area, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board has developed a series of resources to help address questions from farmers about carbon intensity, tax credits, carbon markets and payments and premiums.
This Stewardship Advocate describes a CI calculator recently developed by ISU Extension and Outreach that is posted on the ISU Ag Decision Maker website here. The calculator is meant for informational and educational purposes only and produces estimates of CI scores.
Iowa Corn is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Friends of Iowa Corn Award. This annual recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have shown exceptional support for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) priorities and Iowa’s corn farmers. This year, we proudly honor Senator Annette Sweeney and House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl for their unwavering dedication to the corn industry and support of farmers across the state.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) hosted the Annual Grassroots Summit where ICGA delegates set the direction for state and federal policy priorities for the coming year. During the Grassroots Summit, a group of over 130 farmer-member delegates from across the state voiced opinions and thoughts on legislative priorities and policies. ICGA delegates tackled critical issues affecting corn…
By Brooke S. Appleton Greetings from Washington, D.C., where our legislative priorities are frozen despite an unending heatwave and where current events make every week seem like ten years. Events on the national stage may be moving quickly with many twists and turns. But in Washington, legislation is progressing at a snail’s pace with the…
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) is proud to sponsor McEars, the corn-fed steer, at this year’s 42nd Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. This year’s steer will be accompanied by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) President Stan Nelson, a corn farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and Ryan…
Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) farmer-leaders attended the U.S. Grains Council meetings this week in Salt Lake City to advocate for key agricultural export and trade issues and priorities. While in attendance, Iowa corn farmers emphasized the importance of maintaining and expanding international trade relationships. They highlighted the role of sustainable farming practices, the need for…
Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) farmer-leaders attended the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meetings this week to advocate for key agricultural issues and priorities. During Corn Congress, ICGA farmer-leaders met with representatives from Iowa Congressional Delegation offices including Senators Ernst and Grassley and Representatives Feenstra, Miller-Meeks and Nunn. In addition to the Iowa…
Today Iowa Corn announced the 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 federal…
In July 2024’s Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the NCGA’s focus on continuing the movement of farm bill.
In this month’s edition of Stewardship Advocate the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Iowa Soybean Association, and the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance are leading a statewide push toward a national cover crop goal of 30 million acres.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol has come and gone, but our passion for sharing the power and performance of ethanol will always remain. With 2.693 million views for the first ever…