Iowa Corn News
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In December 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt discusses NCGA wins from 2025 and goals for 2026.
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts looks back on the 2025 year and discusses wins in market development, research and education.
In November 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly McNitt interviews Sadie Knight who shares the value of grassroot leaders and advocates.
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses Iowa Corn's Leadership Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program.
In October 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt interviews Jed Bower, the new National Corn Growers Association President.
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...
In September 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt shares about the power of farmer voices and how the new MAHA Commission report is much improved for agriculture.
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. To Iowans, the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series represents a rivalry fueled by pride and passion, uniting fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones....
In August 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt reflections on the birth of Renewable Fuel Standard.
By: Ralph Lents Ralph Lents is a farmer from Menlo, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee. August marks the end of my term as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and even though it is hard to say goodbye,...