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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...
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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...
THE IOWA NUTRIENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION COUNCIL, NEW REPORT A new report from the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council (INREC) shows that some good progress is being made in some areas of conservation adoption that can provide increased productivity and profitability and there is plenty of room for growth to maximize efforts to lead...
MICROBIAL PRODUCTS FOR CROP PRODUCTION Agricultural microbials refer to the microorganisms used in agriculture to enhance crop productivity and yield quality. During the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the development and availability of microbial products that claim to improve crop production. These products are alternatives or partners to chemical inputs....
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applauds the introduction of the Flex Fuels Fairness Act by Representative Miller-Meeks. Once enacted, this legislation would encourage automakers to produce more flex fuel vehicles (FFVs), and levels the playing field for FFVs by properly recognizing the emissions benefits associated with using E85 flex fuels, containing between 51-83 percent...
The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) Bremer County group met this week at the Sumner Family Restaurant to discuss their future county promotions and local events. Those in attendance included Iowa Corn District 3 Field Manager, Nolan Lyness, as well as county board members Ron Leistikow, Dean Buhr, Mark Mueller, Mark Lenius, Cody Meister and...