Iowa Corn News

From checkoff efforts to legislative happenings to association news, stay up to date and in the know on all things Iowa Corn.

PublicationsRoots Magazine
Roots Magazine: June 2025
June 24, 2025
Roots Magazine: June 2025

In this issue we're highlighting the partnership with Pearson Fuels, Genomes to Fields research, Iowa Corn leadership program and more.

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June 16, 2025
Iowa Corn I-LEAD Class 12 Applications Open

Applications are open for the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program, which focuses on increasing industry professionals’ knowledge and understanding of the corn industry. This year marks the twelfth class of this reputable ag leadership program, a two-year intensive learning experience available through the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and the Iowa Corn Growers...

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Iowa Corn Growers Welcome EPA’s Proposed New Renewable Fuel Standards 
June 13, 2025
Iowa Corn Growers Welcome EPA’s Proposed New Renewable Fuel Standards 

Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, also known as the “Set 2” rule. The rule set a record high for the proposed renewable fuels (RFS) blending level at 24.02 billion gallons for 2026, which includes 15 billion gallons of conventional corn-based ethanol...

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Iowa Corn Growers Appreciates Governor Reynolds’ Decision to Veto HF 639 
June 11, 2025
Iowa Corn Growers Appreciates Governor Reynolds’ Decision to Veto HF 639 

Today, Governor Reynolds vetoed the anti-pipeline bill (HF 639), preserving Iowa’s right to pursue carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology. The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) released the following statement:    “Governor Reynolds’ decision to veto HF 639 is a win for Iowa’s corn farmers, ethanol industry, and economy. Iowa is the world’s leader in corn...

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REMINDER: ICPB to Hold Director Elections for USDA Crop Reporting Districts 2, 5, 7 and 9
June 11, 2025
REMINDER: ICPB to Hold Director Elections for USDA Crop Reporting Districts 2, 5, 7 and 9

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.     WHAT: The Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) will hold elections in crop reporting districts 2, 5, 7 and 9. Iowa corn farmers elect their...

News & UpdatesStewardship Advocate
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June 11, 2025
2025 May Stewardship Advocate

The May 2025 Stewardship Advocate highlights the final Insecticide Strategy that was released by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on April 29, 2025

BlogsCheck-in on the Checkoff
Check-in on the Checkoff: Grown by Farmers, Loved by Fans
June 10, 2025
Check-in on the Checkoff: Grown by Farmers, Loved by Fans

Ralph Lents, Iowa Corn Promotion Board President, discusses how Iowa Corn's partnership with USMEF is helping drive corn demand.

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Companies Receive Investment Through the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge
June 6, 2025
Companies Receive Investment Through the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge

Radicle Growth announces four finalist for the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers set to take place on October 22, 2024, in San Francisco.

News & UpdatesICPB Press Releases
Iowa Farmers Supply Corn for Return of Yield of Dreams Beer 
June 5, 2025
Iowa Farmers Supply Corn for Return of Yield of Dreams Beer 

Yield of Dreams, a lager brewed with corn from across Iowa, is returning with hopes of making an even bigger splash. For the second consecutive year, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) has partnered with Confluence Brewing, the Iowa Brewers Guild and Choose Iowa to bring back Yield of Dreams.     Eighteen farmers from across Iowa,...

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Vietnamese Delegation Signing of U.S. Agriculture Products Including Corn
June 2, 2025
Vietnamese Delegation Signing of U.S. Agriculture Products Including Corn

Today, Iowa welcomed over 50 members of the Vietnamese delegation to the Iowa State Capitol for the signing of five memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between the Vietnamese feed industry and private companies from the United States, focusing on increasing trade of U.S. grains including corn.   Remarks were given by H.E. Do Duc Duy, Vietnam Minister...

PublicationsWarm Welcomes
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May 29, 2025
Warm Welcomes from the Farm: Spring 2025

Check out the latest issue of Warm Welcomes from the Farm to find corn-inspired recipes.

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Iowa Corn Growers Deeply Troubled by MAHA Report Release 
May 22, 2025
Iowa Corn Growers Deeply Troubled by MAHA Report Release 

Earlier today, the Make America Healthy Again Commission released its long-awaited report, which denigrates the safety of key pesticides used by corn growers and other farmers. In response, the Iowa Corn Growers Association released the following statement:    “The report released by the Make American Healthy Again Commission is deeply concerning to Iowa corn growers....