Iowa Corn News
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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...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applauded members of the House and Senate today for introducing legislation that would extend year-round consumer access to fuels with up to 15 percent blends of ethanol, often referred to as E15. The legislation, called the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, would remove an obsolete policy that prevents the...
The Department of Treasury released more details today about a tax credit, known as 45Z, that is designed to help the biofuel industry make inroads into the aviation sector. While today’s news included more information, corn grower leaders said they still need better clarity about the specific environmental practices that will be required for accessing...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, released today its final list of state and federal policy priorities for the upcoming year. “ICGA members work together to create a list of legislative priorities at the state and federal levels each year,” said ICGA President Stu...