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.
In this issue we're highlighting the recent trade relationships with Vietnam, the results of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative, the power and performance of Unleaded 88 at the Iowa Corn 350, recognizing our local farmer leaders, and more.
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...
In August 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the current efforts in D.C. to move along the Farm Bill despite slow federal pace.
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...
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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.