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Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into the U.S. fertilizer industry to explore whether several of the country’s largest fertilizer producers colluded to raise prices on American farmers. For many years, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) has been raising concerns about the pressure and crushing prices put forth on farmers by the fertilizer industry. Fertilizer prices continue to rise while commodity prices...
Iowa Delegates Help Guide Federal Policy Last week, Iowa Corn’s farmer-leaders headed south to San Antonio, Texas, to serve as delegates at the 2026 Commodity Classic. Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) delegates advocated in support of policies and actions on behalf of Iowa corn farmer members to implement at the federal level with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). ...
Iowa Corn Farmers and Ethanol Supporters Urge the Department of Energy to Push for Year-Round E15. As U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright prepares for today’s White House meeting to discuss high gas prices, Iowa’s corn growers and renewable fuel leaders are offering a “no-brainer” solution for immediate relief: nationwide, year-round access to E15. The...
The February 2026 Stewardship Advocate gives an update on the 45Z "Clean Fuel" Tax Credit and how corn farmers can benefit.
Consumers, Farmers Still Waiting for E15 Green Light Today, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) called on Congress and President Trump to finally approve nationwide, year-round E15. The recently formed Rural Domestic Energy Council was scheduled to release an E15 approval framework by February 15, but no announcements have...
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts explains how ICPB is increasing corn demand by investing in new uses research.
In February 2026's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt talks about the value of USMCA and the need to renew it.
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Treasury released their proposed 45Z tax credit designed to help the biofuel industry sell into the aviation sector. Iowa corn growers are pleased with this development and released the following statement: “Treasury’s proposal is a definite step in the right direction and will allow corn growers to transition into and supply the aviation sector. The ability to...
The January 2026 Stewardship Advocate discusses the methods and technologies available to help farmers with nutrient management.
Earlier today, President Donald Trump specifically called out and supported efforts to pass nationwide, year-round E15, promising to sign the legislation “without delay” once it reaches his desk. Iowa Corn Growers Association Vice President and farmer from Knoxville, Iowa, Steve Kuiper, released the following statement: “Iowa’s corn growers appreciate President Trump shining light on E15 and recognizing the weight this legislation...
Full-Page Ad in Tuesday Des Moines Register Will Highlight the Push for Nationwide, Year-Round E15 Iowa Corn and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today released an open letter thanking President Trump for his constant support of nationwide, year-round E15 and asking for his help to finally push E15 access through Congress. Despite strong support from...
The House is expected to advance a funding bill today that omits language that would allow consumers across the country to access fuels with a 15% corn ethanol blend, often referred to as E15. In response to this development, Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller released the following statement: “Iowa’s corn growers are frustrated and disappointed that after spending...