Iowa Corn News
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In this issue we're highlighting the partnership with the World Food Prize, recent campaigns with the Hummingbirds, Q & A about the textile industry and more.
The March 2025 Stewardship Advocate highlights the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the herbicide strategy
In February, the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program traveled to Vietnam and South Korea on an international learning mission as part of the two-year program. The group studied local agriculture and visited trading partners to better understand the important role Iowa grown corn plays in global markets. The mission explored corn trade...
Yesterday, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members gathered at the State Capitol for the “Iowa Corn Day on the Hill” lobbying event. The delegation included the ICGA Board, county leaders, grassroots members and student FFA members from across the state. Members in attendance pushed for extending the 9 cent E15 tax credit to support fuel...
Today marks the beginning of Iowa Ag Week, and Iowa corn farmers are excited to highlight the important role that agriculture plays in helping our state thrive. This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the contributions of farmers and the agricultural community that support our state’s economy and heritage. Each year, Iowa’s corn farmers grow...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that starting on March 19 farmers can apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Corn growers are eligible for the program with a payment rate of $42.91 per acre for the 2024 crop year. The new program was authorized by Congress through the American Relief Act, which passed...
Each year, Iowa Corn offers Future of Ag Scholarships to young aspiring corn growers and supporters from across the state. Eighteen $1,000 scholarships were awarded in 2025 with two scholarships going to each of the nine corn districts. The scholarships are split evenly, with nine going to high school seniors entering their first year of...
Check out the latest issue of Warm Welcomes from the Farm to find corn-inspired recipes and enter to win our giveaway.
In March 2025's Ears in Washington, Matt Ziegler discusses the importance of advocacy for higher ethanol blends.
By: Ralph Lents Ralph Lents is a farmer from Menlo, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President and on the Industrial Usage & U.S. Production Committee. One thing that I love about being a corn farmer is the versatility of the crop. Not only do we produce corn for food,...
Access to nationwide year-round E15 is a win for both consumers and farmers. That is why the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) thanks Attorney General Brenna Bird for urging Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that will grant nationwide access to E15. “Attorney General Bird has been a long-time advocate and supporter of year-round E15,...
The February 2025 Stewardship Advocate highlights the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative new Decision Support Tool.