Iowa Corn

Who We Are:We’re a group of folks who eat, sleep and breath all things corn – okay mostly just the first one, but the point is – we think corn is pretty great! Comprised of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) and Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), Iowa Corn works to unlock the potential of corn in a sustainable manner to meet the global need for food and energy. Both organizations work on the joint mission to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.

Iowa Corn Promotion Board

Who We Are:A board of 12 peer-elected farmers and four ex officios who direct funds collected through the one cent Iowa corn checkoff program.

What We Do:ICPB represents thousands of Iowa farmers to create an economic climate in which the Iowa corn industry will be successful through research, market development and education.  

PRIMARY FOCUS OF ICPB:

• Expand markets and promote corn in all forms
• License technology for value-added products through research
• Educate consumers, farmers and key decision makers
• Protect and improve the crop land, water and natural resources

Iowa Corn Growers Association

Who We Are:The 12-member board is elected by peers with two industry liaisons to lead the association on policy and regulations set by the members. 

What We Do:Serves as the collective voice for Iowa corn farmers, lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. A membership organization lobbying to protect the rights of more than 8,000 corn farmer members.

ICGA STATE/FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES INCLUDE:

• Biotechnology
• Conservation
• Environment
• Ethanol
• Farm Bill
• Livestock
• Research
• Taxes
• Trade
• Transportation
• Value-added Agriculture