Iowa Corn News
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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. 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...
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....
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...
AG CARBON MARKETS Ag carbon markets are in their relative infancy but are expected to grow significantly over time. The ag carbon market size in the United States is around $5 billion currently and some estimates push the value to $250 billion by 2050. The desire to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has existed for...
In October 2023's Ears in Washington, Brooke Appleton conducts an interview with new NCGA President Harold Wolle.
By: Stan Nelson Stan Nelson is a farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and currently serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) President. As a pillar of the Iowa Corn Checkoff, education holds immense value to corn farmers. And with my wife Martha’s career in education, I understand the importance of knowledge and its impact on...
PRE-HARVEST CONSIDERATIONS FOR CORN Corn harvest is right around the corner and although this season’s crop is nearly finished developing, corn growers are making plans for harvest but also beginning to prepare for the next growing season. In this Stewardship Advocate, we preview some pre-harvest considerations for Iowa corn growers. Pre-harvest Losses: Before harvest begins, check...
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. Standing up for what I believe in is something I have always placed emphasis on. In fact, that’s why I first got involved with the...