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Check-in on the Checkoff: A Partnership Worth Celebrating
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....
Cedar Ridge Distillery Named Iowa’s Top Craft Whiskey at the 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition
The 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition, a blind craft whiskey judging competition supervised by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), made its return for its fifth edition highlighting the finest spirts from across the U.S. The biannual annual event highlights the role of corn in crafting the best whiskeys in the world while also highlighting the...
The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series: A Win for ALL Iowans
On Saturday, over 1,800 Iowa Corn farmers and their families gathered in Ames, Iowa, to kick off the 2025-26 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The tradition, in its 14th year, is a tribute to the hardworking student athletes who inspire us with the work they do on and off the field, just like the Iowa corn...
Iowa Corn Farmer Delegates Adopt Policy Priorities at Annual Grassroots Summit
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) hosted the Annual Grassroots Summit on Wednesday, September 3, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. During the Iowa Corn Grassroots Summit, a group of over 130 farmer-member delegates from across the state voiced opinions and thoughts on legislative priorities and policies, setting the direction for state and...
Iowa Corn I-LEAD Class 12 Selected for Participation
Iowa Corn is proud to announce the members selected to participate in Class 12 of the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program, which focuses on increasing industry professionals’ knowledge and understanding of the corn industry. This reputable ag leadership program is a two-year intensive learning experience available through the Iowa Corn Promotion Board...
Reflections on Birth of Renewable Fuel Standard Offer Direction for Advocates
In August 2025's Ears in Washington, Lesly Weber McNitt reflections on the birth of Renewable Fuel Standard.
Iowa Corn Farmers Recognized at the Iowa State Fair
Iowa Corn proudly sponsored Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 15, 2025. Fairgoers had the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt across the fairgrounds while Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members came together for a memorable experience as they flooded the fairgrounds in their green member t-shirts. Throughout the...
Check-in on the Checkoff: A Year to Celebrate
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,...