Iowa Corn News
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In February 2025's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the importance of advocacy and change.

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. Being an athlete and a farm kid is not for the faint of heart. I remember when I was growing up, I would start...

In January 2025's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the recent corn grower wins and preparing for the year ahead.

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. There’s nothing like the start of a new year to get you excited for everything that lies ahead. With a new year comes new...

In September 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the need to push the Farm Bill forward and NCGA's calls to action.

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. To Iowans, the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series is a rivalry rooted in pride, passion, and friendly competition, drawing fans from all corners of the...

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. As farmers, we understand the importance of continuously exploring new ways to increase demand for our corn — a need that has never been...

In October 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton interviews current NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr.

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. Farmers have always had to navigate a variety of unpredictable factors—everything from weather and markets to regulations and trade policies. This fall, with harvest...

In September 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the need to push the Farm Bill forward and NCGA's calls to action.