Iowa Corn News
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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.
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,...
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...
Check out the latest issue of Warm Welcomes from the Farm to find corn-inspired recipes.
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....
Last night, the Iowa Senate passed the anti-pipeline bill (HF 639) with a vote of 27-22, effectively banning carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects within Iowa, including those that could achieve 100% voluntary easement. Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President and farmer from Galt, Iowa, released the following statement: “This is a hit...
Ralph Lents, ICPB President, talks about CommonGround, a national, female farmer organization, striving to connect with consumers across the U.S.
Iowa corn farmers understand the importance of strong trade relationships and dedicate countless hours fostering new and existing relationships each year. The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) focuses on exporting value-added products such as corn-fed red meat, ethanol, DDGS and corn gluten feed as well as whole kernel corn to best serve our international customers...
Iowa Corn and Growth Energy announced that they have partnered with Hy-Vee to update the branding for Unleaded 88 at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience stores across the Midwest. Unleaded 88 is a fuel blend made with 15% ethanol that can be used in 96% of cars and trucks on the road today. As more...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), alongside more than 20 other state corn organizations and the National Corn Growers Association, is formally calling on Ford Motor Company to reinstate its production of Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and reengage in advancing renewable fuel technologies that support rural America. In a joint letter addressed to Ford President...
In April 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt discusses the political opportunities amid current political change to advance key priorities for U.S. corn growers.
On Wednesday, President Trump announced his decision to temporarily pause and reduce the reciprocals tariffs announced last week. In response, Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President and farmer from Galt, Iowa, released the following statement: “We commend the administration’s decision to suspend the reciprocal tariffs introduced this week temporarily. We urge President Trump...