Iowa Corn News
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In May 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the NCGA's focus on opening markets and enforcing trade agreements.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As corn farmers, we know the value of our crops and corn in all forms, and when the opportunity arose to be the title partner of Iowa’s premier NASCAR Cup Series race, Iowa...
In April 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the turmoil in Washington and what farmers can do to help.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As farmers, the importance of adopting prescriptive rather than restrictive approaches to conservation practices cannot be overstated. Every farm has unique needs and challenges, requiring tailored solutions for sustainable agriculture. Flexibility in modifying...
In March 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton shares a sampling of the NCGA's advocacy activities for the year.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As corn continues to grow in Iowa and around the country, the surplus of corn carryout is forecasted to increase. Corn is grown on over 90 million acres in the United States and...
In February 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton reflects on the strategy required to advance policies in Congress.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As a corn farmer, I understand the importance of reaching customers not only in Iowa but also around the world. That’s why I am proud of Iowa Corn’s investment in the U.S. Grains...
In January 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the challenges and opportunities for corn grower priorities in the coming year.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. Sometimes it’s hard to put into words the abundant number of projects the Iowa Corn Promotion Board invests in, but at the top of the list comes showcasing the products we produce to...