15 May 2025

Iowa Farm Bureau Appreciates Iowa Legislature’s Passage of Several Policy and Budget Priorities Important to Iowa Agriculture

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Following the conclusion of the 2025 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members are encouraged by the passage of several policy and budget priorities that are important to agriculture and rural Iowa, including the modernization of the Grain Indemnity Fund and support for animal agriculture.

28 Apr 2025

Corn Grower Groups Urging Ford to Stand with Rural America

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), alongside more than twenty other state corn organizations and the National Corn Growers Association, is formally calling on Ford Motor Company to reinstate its production of Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and reengage in advancing renewable-fuel technologies that support rural America.

07 Apr 2025

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Launches New Phase of Consider Corn Challenge

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 7, 2025) — The 

04 Apr 2025

Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Calls for Resolution to Trade Conflict

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 4, 2025) — 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 US trading partners, effective on midnight, April 5, and roughly sixty of the US’s top trading partners will be subject to higher rates, effective on midnight, April 9. In response, Stu Swanson, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President, released the following statement:

04 Apr 2025

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Announces Sweeping Reforms to Protect National Forests and Boost Domestic Timber Production

By US Department of Agriculture

WASHINGTON DC (April 4, 2025) — US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a Secretarial Memo to establish an “Emergency Situation Determination” on 

02 Apr 2025

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for 2025

By US Department of Agriculture

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2025) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs.

31 Mar 2025

I-LEAD Class 11 International Learning Mission to Vietnam and South Korea Expands Global Perspectives

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — 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 in all forms from grain to ethanol to livestock feed.

31 Mar 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board Urges Rollins to Back RFS Increase, Applauds Infrastructure Boost

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — A visit to Iowa from US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins yielded positive comments for the future of biodiesel, according to the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Executive Director Grant Kimberley spoke with Sec Rollins about the urgency of the Trump administration finalizing a Renewable Fuel Standard proposal. The industry is asking for a Biomass-based Diesel volume of 5.25 billion gallons in 2026.

27 Mar 2025

Iowa Corn Farmers Gather at the State Capitol to Discuss ‘25 Policy Priorities

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — 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.

24 Mar 2025

Iowa Corn Farmers Celebrate Iowa Ag Week

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 24, 2025) — 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.

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