Iowa Corn News
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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...
The December 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses the INREC practices survey results.
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...
The November 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses the purpose and work of the Genomes to Fields Initiative.
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...
The October 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses identification and management of southern rust.
The September 2025 Stewardship Advocate discusses what Iowa corn farmers are doing to support research on nitrogen use.
Yesterday in California, Governor Newsome signed Assembly Bill 30, which legalizes the sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% corn ethanol that is cleaner-burning, homegrown and more affordable than ordinary fuels. With the addition of California, it is now legal in all 50 U.S. states to sell E15, a fuel that can be...
Iowa Corn is proud to announce the students selected to participate in the 2025-2026 school year’s Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program, which focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. During the one-year program, students will visit the Capitol, tour industry leaders’ operations, and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom. ...
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds granted Iowa Corn’s request and signed a proclamation today granting a temporary weight limit exemption for trucks operating on Iowa roads to support the haul of this year’s crop during harvest. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas) and manure (dry and...