Iowa Corn News
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In March 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton shares a sampling of the NCGA's advocacy activities for the year.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As corn continues to grow in Iowa and around the country, the surplus of corn carryout is forecasted to increase. Corn is grown on over 90 million acres in the United States and...
In February 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton reflects on the strategy required to advance policies in Congress.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As a corn farmer, I understand the importance of reaching customers not only in Iowa but also around the world. That’s why I am proud of Iowa Corn’s investment in the U.S. Grains...
In January 2024's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton discusses the challenges and opportunities for corn grower priorities in the coming year.
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...
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...
In November 2023's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton updates on the House's new speaker and NCGA's efforts to pass the farm bill.
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. A remarkable part of the Iowa corn industry is that the product I grow on my farm can end up in the hands of someone...