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Yesterday, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to shine a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer, which is a major expense for farmers. The Fertilizer Research Act would require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study on competition and trends in the fertilizer market…

At the Bio Innovations Midwest Event in Omaha, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced the winners of the Consider Corn Challenge V and the $300,000 prize pool. Three winners were chosen, each with a unique way to improve a product or process using corn to produce biobased materials.  The three winners for the Consider…

The 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition, a blind craft whiskey judging competition supervised by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), made its return for its fifth edition highlighting the finest spirts from across the U.S. The biannual annual event highlights the role of corn in crafting the best whiskeys in the world while also highlighting the…

On Saturday, over 1,800 Iowa Corn farmers and their families gathered in Ames, Iowa, to kick off the 2025-26 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The tradition, in its 14th year, is a tribute to the hardworking student athletes who inspire us with the work they do on and off the field, just like the Iowa corn…

The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) hosted the Annual Grassroots Summit on Wednesday, September 3, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. During the Iowa Corn Grassroots Summit, a group of over 130 farmer-member delegates from across the state voiced opinions and thoughts on legislative priorities and policies, setting the direction for state and…

Iowa Corn is proud to announce the members selected to participate in Class 12 of the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program, which focuses on increasing industry professionals’ knowledge and understanding of the corn industry. This reputable ag leadership program is a two-year intensive learning experience available through the Iowa Corn Promotion Board…

Iowa Corn proudly sponsored Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 15, 2025. Fairgoers had the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt across the fairgrounds while Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members came together for a memorable experience as they flooded the fairgrounds in their green member t-shirts.  Throughout the…

Last week, the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC) held its 65th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to advocate for key agricultural export and trade issues and priorities. While in attendance, Iowa Corn farmer leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining and expanding international trade markets.    Two Iowa Corn farmers were elected…

Yesterday, the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol NASCAR race took to the track at Iowa Speedway, in Newton. Over 40,000 fans gathered to see the power and performance of ethanol, a product grown by Iowa’s corn farmers.  “The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR race is an event like no other,” said 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…

Earlier this week, Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) farmer-leaders attended the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress meetings to advocate for key agricultural issues and priorities.  Throughout their visits, Iowa corn farmers advocated for nationwide, year-round passage of E15, expressed need for increased trade sharing the current economic value the trade of U.S. corn…

In early June, Mark Mueller, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Vice President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, attended the U.S. Grain Council (USGC) Buyers and Sellers Conference in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Roughly 90 representatives, consultants and presenters from across Arabic and sub-Saharan Africa attended the conference, representing companies involved in the trade or the livestock…