Iowa Corn News

Yesterday at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, Asa Hutchinson spoke about growing up on a farm and his support for biofuels. After his speech, Asa stopped by the Biofuels Vision booth and talked with our team about the priority issues facing biofuels, confirming his support for all eight biofuels policy issues.  “Gov. Hutchinson spoke from his heart...

NATIONAL COLLABORATION AIMS TO CATALYZE COVER CROP ADOPTION, IOWA TAKES CENTER STAGE In a united front, three Iowa ag partners are leading a statewide effort to increase the adoption of cover crops, an erosion-prevention and water quality practice, as part of a national program called Farmers for Soil Health. The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB),...

In January 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the challenges and opportunities for corn grower priorities in the coming year.

In this issue we're talking everything from legislative priorities, ICGA associate member partnerships, the future of biofuels, and highlighting our 2023 Iowa Corn Walter Goeppinger Lifetime Achievement Award winner: Pam Johnson.

By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. Sometimes it’s hard to put into words the abundant number of projects the Iowa Corn Promotion Board invests in, but at the top of the list comes showcasing the products we produce to...

Nikki Haley is now the second candidate currently campaigning in Iowa for the Republican nomination to take a positive position on all eight topics vital to the future of Iowa farmers and biofuels producers. Haley was recently asked by a voter about the battle over carbon intensity scoring and she pledged to look into the...

Of the presidential candidates currently campaigning in Iowa for the Republican nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis is the only candidate to date that has taken a positive position on all eight topics vital to the future of Iowa farmers and biofuels producers. DeSantis checked his last box during a question-and-answer session at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol...

Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will showcase the performance of ethanol at the fastest short-track on the planet, which is surrounded by corn fields. “I am pleased to share with the NASCAR family, why choosing...

In December 2023's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton recaps what is en vogue and what's passé as the year comes to an end.

By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. Part of why I stand up for the Iowa Corn Promotion Board is because I know it’s not just an opportunity to advocate for myself and my farm, but also my neighbor and...

Year-Round E15 gives consumers savings at the pump and creates an increased demand for corn grind across the state. That’s why the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applauds Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird for her continuous efforts in keeping the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accountable for their failure to respond to the opt-out request...