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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…

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…

Radicle Growth announces four finalist for the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers set to take place on October 22, 2024, in San Francisco.

Recently, Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association President and farmer from Wright County, participated in a trade mission along with Governor Kim Reynolds to India. The delegation included Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and representatives from other agriculture and business sectors in Iowa….

Iowa Corn is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Iowa Corn Walter Goeppinger Lifetime Achievement Award. This annual recognition is presented to an individual who has been a friend and active leader of Iowa Corn. This year, we proudly honored Curt Jones with the 2024 Iowa Corn Walter Goeppinger Lifetime Achievement Award for…

Iowa Corn Growers Association Director and farmer, Mike Ver Steeg, participated in U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Heartland Trade Mission to Japan last week to study the market and explore opportunities to further expand demand. Japan is a top market for U.S. red meat with a focus on quality. The delegation was composed of representatives from…

Applications are open for the Iowa Corn 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. Applications are available on Iowa Corn’s website and are due September 27, 2024.   “The Iowa Corn…

Radicle Growth announces four finalist for the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers set to take place on October 22, 2024, in San Francisco.

Iowa Corn is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Friends of Iowa Corn Award. This annual recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have shown exceptional support for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) priorities and Iowa’s corn farmers. This year, we proudly honor Senator Annette Sweeney and House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl for their unwavering dedication to the corn industry and support of farmers across the state.