Iowa Corn News
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On Wednesday, President Trump announced his decision to temporarily pause and reduce the reciprocals tariffs announced last week. In response, Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President and farmer from Galt, Iowa, released the following statement: “We commend the administration’s decision to suspend the reciprocal tariffs introduced this week temporarily. We urge President Trump...
Since 1978, Iowa corn farmers have elected their peers to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) to oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff program. On July 15, 2025, corn farmers in crop reporting districts 2, 5, 7 and 9 can vote at their local county ISU extension office...
Ralph Lents, Iowa Corn Promotion Board President, discusses how Iowa Corn's partnership with USMEF is helping drive corn demand.
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fifth iteration of Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable market demand. “Biobased products are a win-win for everyone,” said NCGA Research & New Uses Chair and Kansas farmer Chad Epler. “NCGA is...
President Trump announced his global tariff plan during his “Make American Wealthy Again” event on April 2. The plan includes adding a universal tariff of 10% on all U.S. trading partners, effective on midnight, April 5, and roughly 60 of the U.S.’s top trading partners will be subject to higher rates, effective on midnight, April...
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...