Iowa Corn News

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BlogsCheck-in on the Checkoff
Check-in on the Checkoff: A Year of Wins
December 10, 2025
Check-in on the Checkoff: A Year of Wins

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts looks back on the 2025 year and discusses wins in market development, research and education.

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ICGA Statement on Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Announcement
December 8, 2025
ICGA Statement on Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Announcement

Earlier today, the Trump Administration announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, offering $12 billion in economic assistance to farmers impacted by low commodity prices. Further specifics will come by the end of the year.  Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller, released the following statement:  “The Iowa Corn Growers Association...

PublicationsWarm Welcomes
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December 1, 2025
Warm Welcomes from the Farm: Fall 2025

Check out the latest issue of Warm Welcomes from the Farm to find corn-inspired recipes.

News & UpdatesStewardship Advocate
2025 November Stewardship Advocate
December 1, 2025
2025 November Stewardship Advocate

The November 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses the purpose and work of the Genomes to Fields Initiative.

BlogsEars in Washington
Giving Thanks for NCGA’s Grassroots Advocates
November 20, 2025
Giving Thanks for NCGA’s Grassroots Advocates

In November 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly McNitt interviews Sadie Knight who shares the value of grassroot leaders and advocates.

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Iowa Corn Growers Applaud Reintroduction of Fertilizer Research Act to the U.S. House of Representatives
November 20, 2025
Iowa Corn Growers Applaud Reintroduction of Fertilizer Research Act to the U.S. House of Representatives

Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, Mark Mueller, released the following statement on reintroduction of the Fertilizer Research Act to the U.S. House of Representatives, which would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study on competition and trends in the fertilizer market and their subsequent impacts on fertilizer price:    “The Iowa Corn...

BlogsCheck-in on the Checkoff
Check-in on the Checkoff: Growing a New Class of Leaders
November 11, 2025
Check-in on the Checkoff: Growing a New Class of Leaders

Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses Iowa Corn's Leadership Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program.

News & UpdatesStewardship Advocate
2025 October Stewardship Advocate
November 3, 2025
2025 October Stewardship Advocate

The October 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses identification and management of southern rust.

BlogsEars in Washington
Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President
October 21, 2025
Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President

In October 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt interviews Jed Bower, the new National Corn Growers Association President.

News & UpdatesStewardship Advocate
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October 10, 2025
2025 September Stewardship Advocate

The September 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses what Iowa corn farmers are doing to support research on nitrogen use.

BlogsCheck-in on the Checkoff
Check-in on the Checkoff: Building Connections in Iowa and Beyond 
October 10, 2025
Check-in on the Checkoff: Building Connections in Iowa and Beyond 

By: Joe Roberts Joe Roberts is a farmer from Belmond, Iowa, and serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Exports and The Grain Trade Committee.  Fall is officially here, and I must admit that it’s one of my favorite times of the year. With college football season in full swing...

PublicationsRoots Magazine
Roots Magazine: September 2025
October 3, 2025
Roots Magazine: September 2025

In this issue we're highlighting the partnership our livestock partners, highlight farmer grower guide, student partnerships through the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series and more.