27 Jun 2017

Farmers Encouraged to Attend Soil Health Field Days Across the Iowa

By Lisa Cassady
Inquisitive neighbors encouraged at soil health field days across Midwest Farmers to learn how practices can improve their operations and profitability
23 Jun 2017

Farmers Encouraged to Vote in Corn Checkoff Director Elections

By Lisa Cassady
JOHNSTON, Iowa, June 21, 2017 -The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will hold elections in Crop Reporting Districts 1, 3, 6 and 9 on July 18, 2017.
26 May 2017

Iowa Corn Farmers Congratulate Gregg on Lt. Gov. Appointment

By Lisa Cassady
STATEMENT FROM ICGA CHAIRMAN BOB HEMESATH On behalf of Iowa's corn farmers, I would like to congratulate Adam Gregg on his appointment to Lieutenant Governor by newly installed Governor Kim Reynolds. Adam was part of the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (ILEAD) Class 6 in 2014 when I served as mentor. 
24 May 2017

IA Corn Farmers Commend Gov. Branstad's Ambassadorship to China

By Lisa Cassady
On behalf of Iowa's corn farmers, we would like to congratulate Iowa Governor Terry Branstad on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to ambassador of China. President Donald Trump nominated Branstad in December and last night he completed the final step in the vetting process. Throughout his distinguished tenure as Iowa Governor he has been a tireless advocate for Iowa's corn farmers, and we are thankful to have such as steadfast supporter of agriculture in this vital position.
01 May 2017

Iowa Corn Offers Corn Planting B-Roll Footage

By Lisa Cassady
Iowa corn farmers have been dodging April showers this month to get a start on corn planting.
26 Apr 2017

Water Quality and Ag Field Day for Legislators

By Lisa Cassady
JOHNSTON, Iowa  (April 24, 2017)  - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association (LICA) hosted the fifth annual water quality and agriculture field day for legislators on Friday at the LICA farm located northeast of Des Moines near Melbourne.
18 Apr 2017

Iowa Corn Promotion Board to Hold Director Elections for USDA Crop Reporting Districts 1, 3, 6 and 9

By Lisa Cassady
JOHNSTON, Iowa- April 14, 2017 - Since 1978, Iowa corn growers 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. 
31 Mar 2017

Iowa Corn Farmers Take Their Priorities Issues to the State Capitol

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA - March 29, 2017 - More than 75 Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members filled the State Capitol rotunda for "Iowa Corn Day on the Hill" lobbying event. This delegation included ICGA Board of Directors, county leaders and student FFA members from across the state.

27 Mar 2017

Iowa Corn Announces "Future of Agriculture" Scholarship Recipients

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, Iowa (March 24, 2017) - Iowa Corn announced today the sixteen students who will be the recipients of the Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship program for the 2017-2018 school year. This program awards eight $500 first-year scholarships and eight $500 upperclassman scholarships to individuals who are pursuing degrees that will equip them to contribute to the agriculture industry in Iowa.

24 Mar 2017

Iowa Corn, Two Organizations with One Shared Mission: A Look Back 50 Years

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA - March 24, 2017 -  As our nation celebrates National Ag Week, let's recognize the roots of "The Corn State" we call home. Iowa's world-class corn production system didn't occur overnight. It happened because of our rich natural resource base and several determined corn farmer-visionaries who put Iowa on the map.

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