Iowa Corn News
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The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) celebrates the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of nationwide, year-round E15 legislation. In response to the vote, ICGA President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller, released the following statement: “Today’s House vote is a monumental win for Iowa’s corn farmers, rural communities and millions of American drivers. Expanding E15 access...
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses the importance of investing in red-meat exports as corn growers.
The Iowa legislative session officially adjourned this past weekend, ending a productive term that saw significant movement on several Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) policy priorities advocated for by Iowa’s corn farmers. “This session proved that when we bring common-sense agricultural solutions to the Capitol, we can move the needle for our members,” said Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) has advocated for year-round, nationwide E15 for more than 15 years—a goal that remains a top priority as farm families face tightening margins and market volatility. With the recent introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15, ICGA President Mark Mueller, a farmer from Waverly, issued the...
The April 2026 Stewardship Advocate discusses soil nitrate levels and testing and features Iowa corn grower Caleb Hammer.
In April 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about NCGA's work to help alleviate rising fertilizer prices.
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts highlights CommonGround Iowa and the Farm to Fork Summer Road Trip series.
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. On July 14, 2026, corn farmers in crop reporting districts 1, 3, 6 and 8 can vote at their local county ISU extension office for representation...
As Iowa Ag Week comes to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on the vital role agriculture plays in keeping our state strong. With over 86,000 farms in Iowa, our farm families work year-round to provide corn for the world. Last year, Iowa produced more than 2.7 billion bushels of corn, accounting for over 30% of Iowa’s agriculture revenue, according to Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS). This is...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” rule for 2026 and 2027. This announcement was made earlier today at the White House’s “Great American Agriculture Celebration,” with ICGA in attendance. The release included quotes from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, specifically...