Iowa Corn News
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By: Ralph Lents Ralph Lents is a farmer from Menlo, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee. There’s nothing like the start of a new year to get you excited for everything that lies ahead. With a new year comes new...
By: Ralph Lents Ralph Lents is a farmer from Menlo, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee. To Iowans, the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series is a rivalry rooted in pride, passion, and friendly competition, drawing fans from all corners of the...
By: Ralph Lents Ralph Lents is a farmer from Menlo, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee. As farmers, we understand the importance of continuously exploring new ways to increase demand for our corn — a need that has never been...
By: Ralph Lents Ralph Lents is a farmer from Menlo, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee. Farmers have always had to navigate a variety of unpredictable factors—everything from weather and markets to regulations and trade policies. This fall, with harvest...
By: Ralph Lents Ralph Lents is a farmer from Menlo, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee. As a farmer, I know firsthand the challenges and pressures we face every day—whether it’s unpredictable weather, fluctuating markets, or the daily demands of...
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. August is the end of summer and the end of my term as Iowa Corn Promotion Board President. As I wrap up my tenure, I feel it is necessary to reflect on the...
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. In June, we had the honor of hosting a group of Vietnamese government officials and fuel industry professionals in Iowa. Their visit aimed to showcase how ethanol can play a role in meeting...