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.

17 Mar 2025

Youth Across Iowa Receive Future of Ag Scholarship

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 17, 2025) — 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 college, and nine going to upperclassmen or who are enrolled in a graduate program.

05 Mar 2025

Iowa Corn Farmer-Leaders Attend Commodity Classic

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 5, 2025) — Iowa Corn farmer-leaders traveled west to Denver, Colorado, this week to serve as delegates at the 2025 Commodity Classic. Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) delegates advocated in support of policies and actions on behalf of Iowa farmer members to implement at the federal level with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

10 Jan 2025

Farmers Disappointed with Lack of Clarity Around 45Z

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — The Department of Treasury released more details today about a tax credit, known as 45Z, that is designed to help the biofuel industry make inroads into the aviation sector.

While today’s news included more information, corn-grower leaders said they still need better clarity about the specific environmental practices that will be required for accessing the credit.

06 Jan 2025

Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) Releases Top State and Federal Policy Priorities for 2025

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 6, 2025) — The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, has released its final list of state and federal policy priorities for the upcoming year.

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