Iowa Corn News
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In a major win for corn growers, a dispute panel ruled today that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) when it issued a decree that banned genetically modified corn imports in early 2023. The decision was met with praise from Iowa Corn Growers Association farmer members along with our fellow state...
In September 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the need to push the Farm Bill forward and NCGA's calls to action.
The November 2024 Stewardship Advocate from Iowa Corn covers collaboration between Iowa Corn and Iowa Soybean Association examining the effect of cover crops and no-till on nutrient stratification and soil compaction.
In November 2024's Ears in Washington, NCGA discusses the new legislative landscape and its potential impact on grower priorities.
Check out the latest issue of Warm Welcomes from the Farm to find corn-inspired recipes and enter to win our giveaway.
The October 2024 Stewardship Advocate from Iowa Corn covers the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council Survey Results.
THE RADICLE CORN VALUE CHAIN CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY US CORN FARMERS Radicle Growth is thrilled to announce the winners of the highly anticipated Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge, sponsored by US Corn Farmers. The event, held yesterday in San Francisco, showcased innovative ideas and exceptional entrepreneurial spirit from a competitive global pool of applicants. The...
Iowa Corn welcomed two U.S. Grains Council (USGC) trade teams this month in coordination with the Export Exchange global conference hosted by USGC, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Trade teams serve as a crucial opportunity for international buyers and traders to visit the U.S. value chain, learn more about U.S. commodities and...
In October 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton interviews current NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr.
Iowa Corn is proud to announce the students selected to participate in the 2024-2025 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. 2024...
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds granted Iowa Corn’s request and signed a proclamation today granting a temporary 30-day weight limit exemption for trucks operating on Iowa roads to support the haul of this year’s crop during harvest. The proclamation extension will be effective immediately. The 2024 Harvest Weight Proclamation specifically increases the weight allowable for shipment...
Recently Jolene Riessen, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Chair and farmer from Ida County, joined the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) as part of the Southeast Asia Ag Cooperators Conference held in Vietnam. Iowa Corn’s investment in this conference directly helped to bring buyers and sellers together from across Southeast Asia to learn about U.S. corn...