Iowa Corn News

In October 2023's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton conducts an interview with new NCGA President Harold Wolle.

By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As a pillar of the Iowa Corn Checkoff, education holds immense value to corn farmers. And with my wife Martha’s career in education, I understand the importance of knowledge and its impact on...

Iowa Corn is proud to partner with Kwik Star on a rivalry at the pump in celebration of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series™. From now until April 30, 2024, when customers fuel up at any Kwik Star with a minimum purchase of 8 gallons of Unleaded 88, they will be eligible to win prizes provided...

Iowa Corn is proud to announce the members selected to participate in Class 11 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 and the...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds 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 will be effective immediately. The 2023 Harvest Weight Proclamation specifically increases the weight allowable for shipment of corn, soybeans, hay, straw, and...

PRE-HARVEST CONSIDERATIONS FOR CORN Corn harvest is right around the corner and although this season’s crop is nearly finished developing, corn growers are making plans for harvest but also beginning to prepare for the next growing season. In this Stewardship Advocate, we preview some pre-harvest considerations for Iowa corn growers. Pre-harvest Losses: Before harvest begins, check...

This issue highlights how Iowa farmers are working with NASA, celebrates the long-held Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, introduces some farmer faces, and more.

By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Animal Agriculture and Environment Committee. Standing up for what I believe in is something I have always placed emphasis on. In fact, that’s why I first got involved with the...

Saying goodbye isn’t always easy, but my year as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board President wraps up at the end of the month. Throughout my year as President, a major goal was to make sure every farmer in the state knows the value of what the Iowa Corn checkoff does for them., which is why...

The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) hosted the Annual Grassroots Summit where ICGA delegates set the direction for state and federal policy priorities for the coming year. During the Grassroots Summit, a group of over 100 farmer-member delegates from across the state voiced opinions and thoughts on legislative priorities and policies. ICGA delegates engaged in important topics that...

Iowa Corn takes pride in sponsoring the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series™ to celebrate a great tradition, a great rivalry and great farmers across the state. It’s a tribute to the hardworking student athletes who inspire us with the work they do on and off the field and is an opportunity to showcase Iowa’s hardworking farmers...

Iowa Corn is proud to partner with Kum & Go and Growth Energy on Unleaded 88 branding updates at stores across the country. With more and more stores across the nation coming online, there is a growing need to create uniformity for fuel blended with 15% ethanol – represented as Unleaded 88 in the large...