January 8, 2026

ICGA Releases Top State and Federal Policy Priorities for 2026

The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, released its final list of state and federal policy priorities for the upcoming year.

“The ICGA state and federal policy priorities reflect the voices of the over 7,000 corn farmer members across the state,” said Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Mueller, and farmer from Waverly, Iowa. “Our policy decision process includes a policy survey and roundtable discussions before being voted on at our Annual Grassroots Summit. The issues outlined in this year’s priorities reflect issues that matter most to Iowa’s corn farmers, and with the start of the legislative session next week, we are excited to fight for these issues on behalf of Iowa’s corn growers.”

2026 ICGA Priorities – State (Alphabetical)

Conservation/Water Quality – Maintain legislative funding stream for Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, including Maximum Return to Nitrogen.
Crop nutrient/manure management (nitrate issue).
Ethanol – Support all efforts to lower carbon intensity score of corn-based ethanol and promote ethanol as a carbon reduction solution across all markets while maintaining property rights.
Pesticide labeling.
Property tax reform.

2026 ICGA Priorities – Federal (Alphabetical)

Carbon – Support carbon intensity reduction initiatives and credit programs for global market access.
Ethanol – Support a nationwide E15 fix and an Octane Bill. We support retaining the RFS.
Farm Bill – Improve crop insurance and protect/funding for Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) within the USDA process.
Trade – Expand new and protect existing bilateral and multi-lateral trade agreements.
Transportation – Improve transportation infrastructure including but not limited to locks and dams, roadways, etc.

“As an ICGA member, you help us make a real difference in advancing policies that matter most on our farms. I encourage all Iowa corn farmers and supporters to get involved at the local, state, and national level to help us continue moving Iowa’s corn industry forward,” said Mueller.

The complete 2026 ICGA policy resolution book is available at www.iowacorn.org/policy or in hard copy for free upon request by emailing corninfo@iowacorn.org or calling 515-225-9242.