Iowa Corn

Happy Halloween from Iowa Corn! There is nothing spooky about supporting Iowa's hardworking corn farmers as they tirelessly work to provide the world with food, fuel and more! Thank you for your support!

What does water quality mean for Iowa’s corn farmers? It means investing in solutions today that benefit all of us tomorrow. 🚜🌽 From implementing cover crops to managing nutrients with precision technology, our farmers are taking steps to protect Iowa’s water for future generations. We’re proud of their dedication to conservation and their willingness to adopt new practices that improve soil health, reduce runoff, and safeguard our rivers and streams. Want to see the impact of these practices? Visit here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDa-6VNC

I had the honor of attending Textile Exchange’s 2024 conference where Stan Nelson, farmer and chairman of Iowa Corn, participated in a panel alongside farmers from Argentina (wool), India(organic cotton), and Australia (cotton/corn). Each farmer shared their unique perspective on their products used for textiles, emphasizing the importance of understanding farmers' practices firsthand. Stan's message resonated: "Come to a farm and see what we are doing before you make assumptions about what you think you know." #TextileExchange #Farmers #TextileIndustry

So many incredible and creative innovations using corn from the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge. Congratulations to the winners, ME Energy and all of the finalists for their technologies! Just look at where corn can take us!

“On behalf of Iowa’s farmers, we extend our gratitude to Governor Reynolds for extending the harvest weight proclamation as it is a tremendous help for Iowa’s corn farmers,” said Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President Stu Swanson, a farmer from Galt, Iowa. “With the large corn crop coming out of the fields the extended weight allocation for a 500-acre Iowa corn farmer would require 13 fewer truckloads and a 1000-acre Iowa Corn farmer would require 26 fewer truckloads. This saving is felt at the farm level bottom line as both a time saver and a fuel saver.” https://lnkd.in/g2TK3wke

Iowa Corn is looking to expand our team with a Social and Digital Media Manager! If you have talent for developing impactful social media strategies and enjoy engaging diverse audiences across platforms, we want to hear from you!🌽 See the full description of duties and qualifications below. To apply or for more information, email Shannon Textor, stextor@iowacorn.org.

“We as farmers are doing things to control our nitrates. Nitrates are naturally occurring in soil - but we have a lot of tools in our toolbox to help that” - Dennis Friest Those tools? Farmers today use a variety of conservation and nutrient management practices to improve water quality and soil health, such as: Cover Crops Nutrient Management Strip Till Grassed Waterways Bioreactors and more If you want to learn more about the techniques and steps Iowa’s corn farmers are taking to ensure they are doing everything they can to protect our state’s water, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDa-6VNC #WaterQualityWednesday #Conservation #CornGrowsIowa #CleanWater #FarmInnovation

Corn: It really IS everything. Read (and listen) to learn how corn is playing a key role in tackling the greenhouse gas emissions created by the fashion industry: https://lnkd.in/gS-QnUzj

🌽 Join our team, Iowa Corn is seeking a passionate Communications Intern for next summer! If you're organized, energetic, and ready to share the stories of Iowa corn farmers, we want you! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working with consumers, decision-makers and farmers. Apply now!

Read how Neal Gutterson, CTO at Radicle Growth highlights the importance of innovation in agriculture and how the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge is helping to reimagine the entire value chain.   The Iowa Corn Promotion Board, is constantly striving to find new, innovative uses for corn and corn products. Read more about the future of farming and how we’re working together to create value beyond volume in this piece from CropLife: https://lnkd.in/gEmd3rYu