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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that starting on March 19 farmers can apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Corn growers are eligible for the program with a payment rate of $42.91 per acre for the 2024 crop year. The new program was authorized by Congress through the American Relief Act, which passed...
Each year, Iowa Corn offers Future of Ag Scholarships to young aspiring corn growers and supporters from across the state. Eighteen $1,000 scholarships were awarded in 2025 with two scholarships going to each of the nine corn districts. The scholarships are split evenly, with nine going to high school seniors entering their first year of...
Access to nationwide year-round E15 is a win for both consumers and farmers. That is why the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) thanks Attorney General Brenna Bird for urging Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that will grant nationwide access to E15. “Attorney General Bird has been a long-time advocate and supporter of year-round E15,...
The February 2025 Stewardship Advocate highlights the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative new Decision Support Tool.
Iowa Delegates Help Guide Federal Policy Iowa Corn farmer-leaders traveled west to Denver, Colorado, this week to serve as delegates at the 2025 Commodity Classic. Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) delegates advocated in support of policies and actions on behalf of Iowa farmer members to implement at the federal level with the National Corn Growers...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applauded members of the House and Senate today for introducing legislation that would extend year-round consumer access to fuels with up to 15 percent blends of ethanol, often referred to as E15. The legislation, called the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, would remove an obsolete policy that prevents the...
The January 2025 Stewardship Advocate highlights the USDA Interim Rule for Climate Smart Ag Practices for Biofuel Crops.
The December 2024 Stewardship Advocate features guest writer Ron Lenth, to report on his research in Bremer County.
The Department of Treasury released more details today about a tax credit, known as 45Z, that is designed to help the biofuel industry make inroads into the aviation sector. While today’s news included more information, corn grower leaders said they still need better clarity about the specific environmental practices that will be required for accessing...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, released today its final list of state and federal policy priorities for the upcoming year. “ICGA members work together to create a list of legislative priorities at the state and federal levels each year,” said ICGA President Stu...