We Are Iowa Corn
Here at Iowa Corn, we work to unlock the potential of corn in a sustainable manner to meet the global need for food and energy through two dedicated organizations: the checkoff-funded Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) and the advocacy-focused Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA).
Meet the faces behind Iowa Corn, explore ICPB’s checkoff initiatives, get involved with ICGA membership and more.
Who We Are
We’re a group of folks who eat, sleep and breathe all things corn. Okay, mostly just the first one. But the point is – we’re passionate people! Meet our staff, farmer board members and the other teams working on behalf of Iowa’s corn farmers.
Iowa Corn Growers Association
ICGA membership gives you a voice and a seat at the table as we advocate for sound policy development and pro-farmer legislation. It gives you a whole lot more than that, too.
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board: Investing the Corn Checkoff for Your Farm
ICPB works on behalf of Iowa’s corn farmers to ensure continued demand for corn through research, market development and education. While you work hard to grow the best crop, see how the Iowa Corn checkoff dollars are hard at work for you.
Building Corn’s Potential Through Research & New Uses
ICPB invests in research to find new uses for corn and improve farming practices. Learn how corn checkoff funds are being used to develop new and improved corn-based products and increase efficiency on the farm.
Market Development
Iowa corn farmers are known for supplying high-quality, high-yielding corn. ICPB ensures demand for that corn keeps growing. Explore the ways ICPB is driving market development to expand domestic use and increase export markets for corn in all forms.
Education
Corn is a big deal in the state of Iowa – both to those who grow it and those who consume it. From ag leadership opportunities and farm stewardship to learning more about where our food comes from, see how ICPB works to educate Iowa corn farmers and consumers alike on corn farming and its impact on everyday life.
In the News
From checkoff efforts to legislative happenings to association news, stay up to date and in the know on all things Iowa Corn.
Yesterday, the “Fed Up: Fertilizer Cartel Profits off Farmers’ Backs” hearing gathered over 170 farmers from 13 states representing various commodities to call out the unfair fertilizer prices that are being forced upon farmers by Mosaic, Nutrien, CF Industries and Koch. American farmers are being bled dry by fertilizer prices that have continued to climb,…
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds granted Iowa Corn Growers Association’s (ICGA) request and signed a proclamation 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…
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series Race.
Citroniq and Future Origins Selected to Receive Investment Through the $1.75M Competition Designed to Drive New Demand for Corn Radicle Growth today announced Citroniq and Future Origins as the winners of The Radicle Corn Challenge Sponsored by U.S. Corn Farmers during the Bio Innovations North America conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The global competition, launched in…
Today, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) held its Annual Grassroots Policy Summit at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. The event gathered more than 130 farmer-member delegates from across the state to discuss and set forth legislative priorities for the upcoming year. ICGA delegates tackled critical issues impacting corn growers, including state issues…
The August Stewardship Advocate discusses the Conservation Compass and highlights Iowa corn farmer Paul Gieselman and his family farm.
A sea of Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) member blue t-shirts descended on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Friday, August 21, to celebrate Iowa Corn Day at the Fair. Fairgoers visited with members from around the state as they took part in a scavenger hunt across the fairgrounds to complete corn trivia while learning about…
Yesterday, Iowa corn farmer members from across the state met with Department of Justice (DOJ) Associate Attorney General of the United States, Stanley E. Woodward, Jr. about the pressures U.S. farmers are facing due to continued fertilizer price increases caused by major consolidation within the fertilizer industry. Farmers shared first-hand accounts of sharp fertilizer price…
Iowa Corn is proud to announce the return of Yield of Dreams, the popular craft lager brewed with 100% Iowa-grown corn, making its third consecutive appearance at the Iowa State Fair. Fairgoers can get their first taste of the returning favorite at Tap 88 inside the Iowa Craft Beer Tent starting August 13. Created in…
Iowa Corn continues to find new ways to connect with farmers in the countryside. From postcards to radio to tv and even right on your phone, Iowa Corn works to meet farmers to showcase the benefits of making your voice heard through the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and highlight the work of the Iowa Corn Promotion…
On Sunday, over 1,800 Iowa Corn Grower Association members and their families traveled to the Iowa Speedway to celebrate the power and performance of ethanol at the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series. The race is the perfect platform to promote Unleaded 88, a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol created from Iowa…
Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Joe Roberts discusses the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series Race.