Corn grows Iowa

It’s Feed. It’s Fuel. It’s Food. It’s Everything.

We like to say Iowa grows corn, but the truth is Corn Grows Iowa. You’ve probably experienced the “highway view” of corn as you travel our great state. But take a closer look, and you’ll discover the many connections you have to corn. It’s feed. It’s fuel. It’s food. It’s everything!

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Ethanol Corn grows fuel

A renewable fuel that’s better for our environment, our health, our wallets – and grown right in our backyard? That’s corn-based ethanol, and Iowa produces more of it than any other state.

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Corn grows 4,000+ products

We can thank corn for the meat, dairy, poultry and eggs we enjoy. And for over 4,000 other everyday essentials – from medicine to soap to low-carbon bioplastics.

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FAQ Corn FAQ

What’s the difference between sweet corn and field corn? How much corn does Iowa grow? We’re answering all your corn questions and more.

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Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Nascar Race

Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Nascar Race

Cy-Hawk Series

Cy-Hawk Series

Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair

Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair