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| 5/1/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa corn, soybean farmers express concern for Missouri River projects |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa ––May 1, 2013- The associations representing Iowa’s corn and soybean farmers are concerned about recent Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects on the Missouri River. These projects include the Lower Little Sioux Bend Shallow Water Habitat project, the Wilson Island Backwater project and the DeSoto Bend Backwater project. |
| 4/22/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Local Meetings Help Farmers Understand Recent Department of Transportation Changes |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – April 22, 2013 – As of October 1, 2012 the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) began enforcing the 2-year federal-aid highway reauthorization bill or Moving Ahead for the Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) as signed into law by President Obama. The Act includes provisions exempting commercial motor vehicles currently operating as “covered farm vehicles” from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). |
| 3/28/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Leaders Respond to USDA March Prospective Plantings Report |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – March 28, 2013 – The USDA March Prospective plantings report was released earlier today, causing a thaw in market trading on corn. The report showed an increase to 97.3 million acres in corn for 2013 marking the highest acreage in corn since 1936. |
| 3/15/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| IOWA CORN ANNOUNCES FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – March 15, 2013 – Iowa Corn is proud to announce 10 scholarships to be awarded through the Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship program to high school seniors and college students for the 2013-14 school year. |
| 3/8/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - March, 2013 - This winter's "Tools for the Future" Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be March 22, 2013 at Elks Lodge, 701 South Fremont Street in Shenandoah, Iowa. The free program runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 3/5/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: CROP FAIR OFFERS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – March, 2013 – This winter’s Spencer Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be March 19, 2013 at Legends, 422 1st Avenue East in Spencer, Iowa. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. and the program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 3/4/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 CROP FAIR OFFERS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – March, 2013 – This winter’s Coon Rapids Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be March 15, 2013 at the American Legion Hall, 419 Main Street in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 3/1/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| IOWA CORN FARMERS HELP SET NATIONAL CORN POLICY AT COMMODITY CLASSIC |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – March 1, 2013 – Iowa corn farmers joined with other corn farmer members from twenty-six states representing the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) at the annual Commodity Classic meeting in Kissimmee, Florida today. |
| 2/19/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – February, 2013 – This winter’s Iowa “Tools for the Future” Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be March 5, 2013 at the ISU Extension Office, 2606 W Burlington Ave., Fairfield, Iowa. The free program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2/14/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| FACTS ON HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP |
| JOHNSTON - High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is an important sweetener in today's foods and beverages that has improved the quality and efficiency of countless products. |
| 2/12/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - February, 2013 - This winter's Pocahontas Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 26, 2013 at the Pocahontas County Expo Center, Northeast 1st Street in Pocahontas, Iowa. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2/4/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – February, 2013 – This winter’s “Tools for the Future” Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 22, 2013 at Elks Lodge, 701 South Fremont Street in Shenandoah, Iowa. The free program runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2/4/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – January, 2013 – This winter’s “Tools for the Future” Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 26, 2013 at the McNay Research Farm, 45249 170th Avenue in Chariton, Iowa. The free program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2/4/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – February, 2013 – This winter’s “Tools for the Future” Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 22, 2013 at Elks Lodge, 701 South Fremont Street in Shenandoah, Iowa. The free program runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 1/28/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – January, 2013 – This winter’s Paullina Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 6, 2013 at American Legion Hall, 5624 460th Street, in Paullina, Iowa. The free program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. and a free lunch for attendees. |
| 1/25/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January, 2013 - This winter's Iowa Central Community College County Crop Fair has a
program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 20, 2013 at the Iowa Central Community College Campus, BHS Auditorium in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The free program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 1/16/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January, 2013 - This winter's Boone and Greene County Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 15, 2013 at the Odgen Community Center, 114 Southwest 8th Street in Ogden, Iowa. The free program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 1/16/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January, 2013 - This winter's Mason City crop fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 19, 2013 at the NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center, (Rooms 180 D, E and F), 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the program running from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and a complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 1/11/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January, 2013 - This winter's Sciota Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 7, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, 2609 University Boulevard in Ames, Iowa. The free program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m. |
| 1/10/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January, 2013 - This winter's New Hampton crop fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be January 31, 2013 at Kolby's Restaurant, 503 West Milwaukee Street, in New Hampton. The free program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 11:45 a.m. |
| 1/10/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January, 2013 - This winter's Clayton County Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 7, 2013 at Johnson's Restaurant, 916 High Street NE, in Elkader, Iowa. The free program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a free lunch for attendees. |
| 1/9/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January, 2013 - This winter's Fayette County Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture and the weather challenges according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be January 29, 2013 at Upper Iowa University, Dining Services, in Fayette. The program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a free lunch for attendees courtesy of Viafield.
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| 1/7/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Mid-Iowa Cooperative Crop Fair |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – Jan. 4, 2013 – The 2013 Mid-Iowa Cooperative Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with weather and markets, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be January 24, 2013 at the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, Tama, Iowa. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| 1/7/2013 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Poweshiek County Crop Clinic |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa – Jan. 7, 2013 – The 2013 Poweshiek County Crop Clinic has a program designed to help local growers learn more about crops and provide them with valuable information, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). CCA credits are available in the area of soils, water and crops. The program will be January 21, 2013 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn, Iowa. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a program running through lunch and continuing from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| 12/21/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January 2013 - This winter's Algona crop fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be January 9, 2013 at the Water's Edge Nature Center, 1010 250th Street- Algona, Iowa. Registration begins at 9:00AM and attendees are welcome to come for any or all of the speakers. |
| 12/19/2012 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Packet 2013 |
| Iowa Corn Growers Association Student Members - Future Leaders in Agriculture
The future leaders in agriculture and Iowa Corn are already active in the organization and learning more about the industry. Student membership in the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is increasing thanks to new student chapters and the impact of the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT). |
| 11/15/2012 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Bruce Rohwer editorial on the 2012 Farm Bill |
| As I write this letter, the 2012 Farm Bill sits wilting away like the crops without rain this summer. Now we see the drought of political will to complete the 2012 Farm Bill. This drought does not rely on Mother Nature to reverse so it won't threaten programs, policy, and people. Just a desire to see the completion of the work nearly done. |
| 11/13/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| 21 Iowans Named to Iowa Corn Leadership Class (I-LEAD) |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - November 13, 2012 - The first meeting of the new Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement And Development (I-LEAD) class (6) was held at the Iowa Corn office on November 8-9, 2012. The class consists of current farmers, agribusiness and governmental emerging leaders from across the state. |
| 11/2/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Harvest Weight Limit Extension for 15 More Days |
| (JOHNSTON) - The Iowa Corn Growers Association is happy to report that a request to extend the Harvest Weight Proclamation for farmers has been granted by Gov. Branstad. The extension starts November 3 and runs for 15 days. The proclamation specifically increases the weight allowable for shipment of corn, soybeans, hay, straw and stover, by 12.5% per axle (up to a maximum of 90,000 pounds) without the need for an oversize/overweight permit. |
| 8/31/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC Announces State and Federal PAC Awards |
| Johnston, IA, August 31, 2012 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Political Action Committee (PAC) has endorsed 72 state and federal candidates for the 2012 elections. Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC decisions are made by a bipartisan committee of ICGA farmer-members who consider candidates based only on their support of ICGA policies. Candidates are evaluated on corn policies such as ethanol, transportation, environment, farm bill, taxes, trade, and value-added agriculture, including livestock. |
| 7/24/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Growers Association, Corn Checkoff Announce Director Election Results |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 24, 2012 - New farmer leaders for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) were elected in early July. Directors for the ICGA will bring grassroots policy issues forward and directors for the ICPB will work on market development, education and research. Both organizations will continue to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. |
| 7/3/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| High Corn Prices Minimize the Impact of Indirect Land Use from Biofuels |
| JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 2, 2012) -- A new study conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago found a statistical correlation showing that as prices increase, farmers make changes that result in higher per acre yields. Farmers also react to lower prices. The study's findings support the use of yield-price elasticity in indirect land use models, but found that commonly used models currently use factors at the low end of the actual range which underestimates real yield performance. |
| 6/27/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Checkoff Elections Are July 10 |
| Corn growers in Crop Reporting Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 will vote July 10 at their county extension offices for representatives to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). Elected directors will serve a three-year term representing corn growers from their respective crop reporting districts. |
| 5/2/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| I-LEAD Class 6 Applications Now Being Accepted |
| Iowa men and women with a commitment to the future of Iowa agriculture and an interest in developing their leadership potential are invited to apply for Class 6 of the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development Program (I-LEAD), sponsored by the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 4/27/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Six Crop Reporting Districts |
| Corn growers in Crop Reporting Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 will vote July 10 at their county extension offices for representatives to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). Each winner will serve a three-year term representing corn growers from their respective crop reporting districts.
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| 4/4/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| E15 Approved As A Registered Fuel |
| The Environmental Protection Agency has approved E15 as a registered fuel, helping clear the way for the 15 percent ethanol blend to be used in all cars, light duty trucks and SUVs model year 2001 and newer.
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| 3/30/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Farmers Respond To Planting Report |
| This morning the USDA released their 2012 perspective plantings report. It indicated corn acreage across the U.S. will be up 4 percent from 2011 and 9 percent higher than 2010, to 95.9 million acres. |
| 3/5/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Farmers Help Set National Corn Policy at Commodity Classic |
| Iowa corn farmers joined with other farmer members from twenty-six states representing the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) at the annual Commodity Classic meeting in Nashville, Tennessee last week to determine NCGA policies in 2012 and beyond.
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| 2/16/2012 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowans Participate in International Agriculture Trade Mission to Panama and Colombia |
| For the last two weeks, members of the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program participated in an international agriculture trade mission to Panama and Colombia. The purpose of the I-LEAD foreign mission is to help class members learn about the world food and fiber system and develop a deeper appreciation for the views of their international customers. |
| 12/22/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Information Packet 2012 Legislative Outlook from Iowa Corn |
| The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) will be working with Iowa lawmakers during the 2012 Legislative Session to promote policies and programs important to Iowa corn growers and to monitor any policy that could negatively affect farmers. |
| 12/14/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarships Available |
| The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) are excited to again offer the Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture scholarships to aid in the development of future talent for the Iowa agriculture industry. This year Iowa Corn will award 10 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in the 2012-13 school years.
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| 11/30/2011 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Caucus Project Presidential Report Card Released |
| Today, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), in partnership with the National Corn Growers Association released the Corn Caucus Project Presidential Report Card, a reference guide to presidential candidates' positions on agricultural policies. |
| 9/16/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| September is Corn Month in Iowa |
| September is Corn Month in Iowa! This special recognition is intended to educate Iowa consumers about the corn industry and its importance to all Iowans - now and in the future. |
| 9/15/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers Announce Harvest Weight Limit, Effective Today September 15 |
| As combines start hitting the field this week throughout the state, Governor Branstad today signed into effect a proclamation granting a temporary weight limit exemption for trucks on Iowa roads. The proclamation specifically increases the weight allowable for shipment of corn, soybeans, hay, straw and stover, by 12.5% per axle (up to a maximum of 90,000 pounds) without the need for an oversize/overweight permit. The Branstad proclamation is an improvement over the past few proclamations, when the previous maximum per-axle limitation was the lesser of 10% or 88,000 pounds.
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| 9/12/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| U.S. Corn Crop Projected To Be Third Largest On Record |
| Despite flooding and record breaking heat, U.S. corn farmers are still projected to produce the third largest corn crop on record, according to a report released today by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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| 8/30/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers' New Policies Set for 2012 Legislative Session |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa- August 30, 2011 - Grassroots representatives from the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) reinstated expiring policies, debated and adopted new policies at the ICGA annual policy conference in West Des Moines on August 27, 2011. |
| 8/29/2011 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Owen J. Newlin Receives First Iowa Corn Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Johnston, Iowa - August 29, 2011 - Owen J. Newlin, retired senior vice president of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, received the first Iowa Corn Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, August 27 at the Iowa Corn Growers Association Annual meeting. |
| 7/28/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowan Re-Elected to US Grains Council Governing Board |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 27, 2009 - Darrel McAlexander, a corn farmer from Sydney has been re-elected to the U.S. Grains Council's (USGC) board of directors as an at-large director. |
| 7/25/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Growers Association, Corn Checkoff Announce Director Election Results |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 25, 2011 - New farmer leaders for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will bring grassroots policy issues forward and make sure that market development, education and research continue to create opportunities for Iowa corn grower profitability. |
| 7/21/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Caucus Project Launched |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 21, 2011 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association and the National Corn Growers Association, in partnership with the Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota and Nebraska Corn Growers Associations have launched the Corn Caucus Project.
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| 7/20/2011 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers Bring Issues to Iowa's Congressional Delegation |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 20, 2011 - Iowa corn grower leaders took issues to Capitol Hill last week during part of the policy discussions during the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress. |
| 7/14/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowan Elected to NCGA Governing Board |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 14, 2011 - Bob Bowman, a corn farmer from Clinton County and a director for the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), has been elected to the National Corn Growers Association's (NCGA) governing Corn Board.
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| 6/27/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa's Corn Growers Fuel Fifth Successful Indy 250 |
| Johnston, Iowa - June 27, 2010 - Iowa corn grower leaders and membership witnessed the fifth running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer at the Iowa Speedway in Newton as a victory for corn-based ethanol and for Iowa agriculture. |
| 6/20/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Checkoff Schedules July 12 Elections |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Corn growers in five Iowa crop reporting districts will vote on Tuesday, July 12, at Iowa State University county extension offices to elect five directors to the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). Elections this year are scheduled in districts 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9.
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| 6/17/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Responds To Missouri River Flooding |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - June 17, 2011 - Iowa farmers are used to the occasional flooding along the Missouri River. But recent high waters and extreme circumstances have brought problems along the Missouri River front and center to not only those living close to the water, but also to people worlds away. |
| 4/25/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Promotion Board Schedules July 12 Elections |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 25, 2011 - Corn growers in six Iowa crop reporting districts will vote on Tuesday, July 12, at Iowa State University county extension offices to elect five directors to the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). Elections this year are scheduled in districts 1, 3, 5, 6 and 9.
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| 4/25/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #1 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 25, 2011 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 1 will vote July 12 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 4/25/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #3 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 25, 2011 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 3 will vote July 12 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 4/25/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #5 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 25, 2011 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 5 will vote July 12 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 4/25/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #6 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 6 will vote July 12 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 4/25/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #9 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 25, 2011 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 9 will vote July 12 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 3/14/2011 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
| USDA Releases Revised Food Dollar
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| 3/7/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Farmers Set Ethanol, Farm Bill Policy |
| March 7, 2011 - JOHNSTON - Iowa corn farmers joined with other farmer members from twenty-six states representing the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) at the annual Commodity Classic meeting to determine policies for their respective organizations in 2011 and beyond.
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| 1/12/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| U.S. Corn Growers Harvest Third Largest Corn Crop |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January 12, 2011 - Despite less than ideal planting and growing conditions in 2010, U.S. Corn growers harvested the third largest corn crop on record, according to the Crop Production 2010 Summary released today by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
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| 1/6/2011 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| 2011 Legislative Outlook from Iowa Corn |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - January 6, 2011 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) will be working with Iowa lawmakers during the 2011 Legislative Session to maintain funding for programs important to Iowa corn growers and to monitor any policy that could negatively affect farmers.
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| 12/15/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Announces New Scholarship Program |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - December 15, 2010 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) are excited to announce a new scholarship program to aid in the development of future talent for the Iowa agriculture industry. |
| 12/2/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Farmers Support American Ethanol Partnership with NASCAR |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa (December 2, 2010) - The Iowa Corn Promotion Board and the Iowa Corn Growers Association in conjunction with the National Corn Growers Association are among the organizations backing American Ethanol, a partnership including Growth Energy and NASCAR.
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| 9/9/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers' New Policies Set for 2011 Legislative Session |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa (September 9, 2010) - Grassroots representatives from the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) reinstated expiring policies, adopted new issues and found plenty to debate at the ICGA's annual policy conference in Des Moines at the end of August. |
| 9/8/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Growers Association, Corn Checkoff Elect New Officers |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - September 8, 2010 - New farmer leaders for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will bring extensive experience dealing with policy issues and market development to their respective boards.
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| 7/22/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Growers Association, Corn Checkoff Announce Director Election Results |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 22, 2010) - New farmer leaders for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will bring grassroots policy issues forward and make sure that market development, education and research continue to create opportunities for Iowa corn grower profitability. |
| 7/21/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowan Elected as US Grains Council Executive Officer |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 21, 2010 - Julius Schaaf, a corn grower from Randolph has been elected as secretary for the US Grains Council Executive Committee for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
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| 6/21/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa’s Corn Growers Fuel Fourth Successful Indy 250 |
| Johnston, Iowa – June 21, 2010 – Iowa corn grower leaders and membership witnessed the fourth running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer at the Iowa Speedway in Newton as a victory for corn-based ethanol and for Iowa agriculture.
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| 6/1/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Class V I-LEAD Applications Now Being Accepted |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - June 1, 2010 - Iowa men and women with a commitment to the future of Iowa agriculture and an interest in developing their leadership potential are invited to apply for Class V of the Iowa Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) class, sponsored by the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 5/26/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Farm Family Featured In Washington D.C. Ad Campaign |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 26, 2010 - Kurt and Heather Hora, from Washington, and their two daughters, will be featured in a Washington D.C. ad campaign to educate lawmakers and opinion leaders about America's corn farm families.
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| 5/10/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Schedules July 13 Elections |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in six Iowa crop reporting districts will vote on Tuesday, July 13, at Iowa State University county extension offices to elect five directors to the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). Elections this year are scheduled in districts 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9. |
| 5/10/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #7 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 7 will vote July 13 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 5/10/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #3 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 3 will vote July 13 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 5/10/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #6 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 6 will vote July 13 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 5/10/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #2 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 2 will vote July 13 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). |
| 5/10/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #4 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 4 will vote July 13 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 5/10/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff Announces July Elections For Crop District #9 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 10, 2010 - Corn growers in Crop Reporting District 9 will vote July 13 at their county extension offices for a northwest Iowa representative on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 3/31/2010 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS RESPOND TO PLANTING REPORT |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - March 31, 2010 - This morning the USDA released their 2010 plantings prospective report. It indicated corn acreage across the U.S. will be up 3 percent from 2009, to 88.8 million acres. |
| 12/24/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| IOWA CORN INFORMATION PACKET |
| The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) have compiled a selection of stories and information about Iowa's corn industry that we hope will be useful to you and your readers this year. |
| 12/15/2009 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Webster City Women Drives Home a Winner From the Iowa CornFed GameDay DriveAway |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - December 15, 2009 - Judy Koons from Webster City, Iowa was the big winner at the Iowa vs. Iowa State Men's basketball game, on Friday, December 11 in Ames, when her name was drawn as the winner of a victory red, 2009 Flex-Fuel Chevy Silverado. Pam Pochobradsky from Atalissa was the runner up with $500 in ethanol from Kum & Go. |
| 11/25/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Harvest Weight Limit for Corn Growers, Extended Today |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - November 25, 2009 - As combines continue the 2009 harvest, Governor Chet Culver has granted a 30 day extension to the original harvest weight limit proclamation for grain hauling on Iowa roads. |
| 11/25/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Indy 250, presented by Pioneer Returns to the Iowa Speedway |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - November 25, 2009 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Pioneer are proud to announce that they have renewed their sponsorship for the Iowa Corn Indy 250, presented by Pioneer. The 4th Annual race will be held on Sunday, June 20th at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. |
| 9/28/2009 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Taiwan agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission Stops in Iowa |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa (September 28, 2009) - A delegation from Taiwan met with representatives from the Iowa Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Soybean Association today to sign letters of intent for corn and soy products.
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| 8/18/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Join Iowa Growers for Corn Day at the State Fair |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Aug. 18, 2009 - State fair visitors are invited to celebrate all things corn on Friday, Aug. 21, on the fairground's grand concourse with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) during Iowa Corn Day at the Fair.
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| 7/29/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Growers Association, Corn Checkoff Announce Director Election Results |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 29, 2009 - New farmer leaders for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will bring grassroots policy issues forward and make sure that market development, education and research continue to create opportunities for Iowa's corn growers. |
| 7/27/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowan Elected to US Grains Council Governing Board |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 27, 2009 - Darrel McAlexander, a corn grower from Sidney and the current chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), has been elected to the U.S. Grains Council's (USGC) board of directors as an at-large director.
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| 7/22/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Announces the Iowa Corn Fed GameDay DriveAway |
| Johnston, IA - July 22, 2009 - Iowa Corn is excited to announce the Iowa Corn Fed GameDay DriveAway in partnership with Cyclone Sports Properties and Hawkeye Sports Properties and the Premier Chevy Dealers. |
| 7/15/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowan Elected to NCGA Governing Board |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 15, 2009 - Pam Johnson, a corn grower from Floyd County and director on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), has been elected to the National Corn Growers Association's (NCGA) governing Corn Board.
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| 7/10/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn fed Partnership with Iowa and Iowa State Athletics |
| (Johnston, Iowa) - The Iowa Corn Growers and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board today announced a unique partnership with Learfield Sports on behalf of the University of Iowa and Iowa State University Athletic Departments for a statewide, multi-year, multi-sports promotional joint venture. |
| 6/24/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Statewide Corn Grower Discussions to Explore Issues |
| Johnston, IA - June 24, 2009 - Members of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) will gather at six roundtable meetings across Iowa next week to talk over the state of the corn industry, grower concerns, and the positions the ICGA should take on behalf of its members.
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| 5/14/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Last Chance to Enter Iowa Corn Fed Sweepstakes! |
| Johnston, IA (May 14, 2009) - The Iowa Corn Fed Sweepstakes is in its final weeks, and Iowans only have until May 22 to enter their names in the drawing for a 2009 flex-fuel Chevy Silverado.
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| 4/6/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| IOWA GROWERS COMMENT ON UPCOMING PLANTING SEASON |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 6, 2009 - In a year of economic fears and uncertainty, Iowa's corn farmers are heading into planting with steady business plans and a cautiously optimistic outlook, according to three producer leaders from the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). |
| 3/10/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Joins Corn Farmers Coalition to Reach Policy Makers |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - March 10, 2009 - The Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Corn Growers Association are joining with the National Corn Growers Association and nine other states in an effort to educate lawmakers in Washington D.C. about corn ethanol through a new group, the Corn Farmers Coalition. |
| 3/3/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Growers Back Livestock, Ethanol, Trade Policies |
| JOHNSTON, IA - March 3, 2009 - Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) delegates to the Commodity Classic advanced a mix of resolutions aimed at improving the outlook for the three largest corn-using sectors: livestock feeding, ethanol, and trade.
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| 2/27/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Fed Sweepstakes Winners Get Free Fuel |
| Johnston, IA - Feb. 27, 2009 - Four Iowans from Des Moines, Chariton, Urbandale and Perry are the first group of winners in the Iowa Corn Fed Sweepstakes, but tour organizers note that all Iowans benefit every day from ethanol's effect on fuel prices and the Iowa economy. |
| 1/12/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Growers Credit Improved Hybrids for 2008 Crop Yield Results |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Jan. 12, 2009 - Iowa's corn growers dealt with many challenges last year but managed to produce the fourth largest Iowa corn crop in history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's final crop production report released today. |
| 1/5/2009 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Checkoff to Offer Value-Added Grants for Market Development |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Jan. 5, 2009 - The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) is reactivating its Value-Added Grant Program to provide financial assistance to farmer-owned cooperatives, businesses, groups and individuals interested in establishing value-added corn-based businesses.
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| 12/22/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers: Farm Bill Decision Is Good News for Iowa Producers |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Dec. 22, 2008 - Bush administration decisions on implementing the new farm bill are "good news at Christmastime for Iowa's corn producers," according to Gary Edwards, president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA). |
| 12/17/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Leadership Applauds Vilsack Nomination |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Dec. 17, 2008 - State corn grower leadership applauded today's announcement of former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as President-elect Barack Obama's pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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| 12/11/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers Support FFV Requirements in Detroit Bailout Bill |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Dec. 11, 2008 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is urging Iowa's congressional delegation to make sure that any bill to bail out U.S. automakers includes an agreement to increase the availability of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) that can burn E85 fuel. |
| 11/25/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ICGA Backs Grower Challenge to VeraSun Bankruptcy Terms |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Nov. 25, 2008 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) have hired legal counsel and filed a formal objection to VeraSun Energy Corporation's bankruptcy proceedings.
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| 11/24/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| At Thanksgiving, Corn Does More than Decorate the Table |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Nov. 24, 2008 - At harvest season, Americans will trim their doors and tables with brightly colored ears of corn, but corn is front and center during the holiday in ways that reach far beyond the decorations.
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| 11/18/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| JOHNSTON EVENT TO CELEBRATE IOWA'S 100TH E85 STATION |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Nov. 18, 2008 - Representatives of Iowa Corn and other partners in Clean Air Choice will pump discounted E85 fuel for customers next Monday, Nov. 24, to celebrate Iowa's 100th E85 fueling location. |
| 10/23/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ICGA Provides Calculators to Assess ACRE Program |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Oct. 23, 2008 - Iowa farmers who want to compare the relative advantages of traditional farm programs versus the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program can now access a helpful computer program, courtesy of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA).
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| 10/20/2008 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Sound Ag Policy Vital In This Presidential Race |
| DES MOINES, IOWA, October 17, 2008 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association voiced concern over recent public statements and positions that do not support sound agricultural policy in this Presidential race. |
| 10/7/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ICGA Urges Growers to Document Losses, Use Full Range of Risk Management Tools |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Oct. 7, 2008 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association today reminded all Iowa farmers about the importance of confirming record-keeping requirements prior to harvest and keeping detailed records, especially for growers who have experienced serious crop losses this year.
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| 10/1/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| 2008 Harvest Weight Limit Exemption Differs from Past |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Oct. 1, 2008 - A ten percent per axle temporary exemption from truck weight limits begins Oct. 1 to help Iowa farmers manage grain movements during harvest, and the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is reminding farmers that the weight exemption for the 2008 harvest is different from the exemptions in many previous years.
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| 9/26/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowans "Crop Up" in National Leadership Roles |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Sept. 26, 2008 - As national committee assignments crop up, it's evident that Iowa's role as the leading corn state isn't limited to corn production. Iowa also produces an impressive number of national corn leaders.
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| 9/17/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Exports Post Near-Record in 2007-08 |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Sept. 16, 2008 - U.S. corn exports turned in a near-record performance during the 2007-08 marketing year for corn. |
| 9/9/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| 20 Iowans Named to Ag Leadership Program's New Class |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Sept. 9, 2008 - Twenty Iowans from a wide range of backgrounds have been named to the new Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement And Development (I-LEAD) class that will begin meeting after the 2008 harvest.
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| 8/29/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Growers Association, Corn Checkoff Elect New Officers |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Aug. 29, 2008 - New farmer leaders for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will bring extensive experience dealing with policy issues and market development to their respective boards.
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| 8/25/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers' New Policies Aim for More Ethanol Options |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Aug. 25, 2008 - Grassroots representatives from the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) reinstated expiring policies, adopted new issues, and found plenty to debate at the ICGA's annual policy conference in Des Moines on Aug. 23. |
| 8/18/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowan Testifies on Benefits of Corn Use for Ethanol |
| OMAHA, Nebraska - Aug. 18, 2008 - Corn's use for ethanol extends the U.S. energy supply and saves the typical American family as much as $1,500 per year, Iowan Tim Recker told U.S. senators at an agriculture committee hearing on August 18.
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| 8/12/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| CORN GROWERS ANNOUNCE STATE-LEVEL PAC AWARDS |
| Johnston, IA, Aug. 11, 2008 - The Iowa Corn Growers Political Action Committee (PAC) has endorsed 31 candidates for the Iowa State Senate and the Iowa House of Representatives for the 2008 election cycle.
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| 8/12/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Growers Applaud August Production Estimates |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Aug. 12, 2008 - Iowa corn growers applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's August crop production estimates, which show Iowa on track to produce its third largest crop ever in 2008. |
| 8/7/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers Applaud EPA Ruling on RFS |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - Aug. 7, 2008 - Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) leaders today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to reject a requested waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
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| 7/31/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| CORN GROWERS ANNOUNCE IOWA CORN PAC AWARDS |
| Johnston, IA, July 31, 2008 - The Iowa Corn Growers Political Action Committee (PAC) has endorsed a bipartisan list of candidates for the U.S. Congress for 2008.
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| 7/28/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Find Food and Fuel Facts at the 2008 Iowa State Fair |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 28, 2008 - The Iowa State Fair has more to offer this year than food, livestock, and hot weather. This year, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) share 6 fun facts about food and fuel with fair-goers. |
| 7/22/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Congress Re-elects Iowans to National Board |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 21, 2008 - Delegates from across the U.S. re-elected two Iowans to national leadership positions on the National Corn Growers Association's (NCGA) national corn board in Washington, DC during NCGA's July Corn Congress.
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| 7/8/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa has 85 corn-based E85 pumps state-wide |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July, 7, 2008- The number of E85 stations has been rising to meet the demand by more flexible fuel vehicles in Iowa. The most recent pump in Forest City marks the 85th E85 pump in Iowa.
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| 7/2/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Leadership Program Application Deadline Nears |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - July 1, 2008 - Applications are still being accepted until mid-July for Class IV of the I-LEAD adult agricultural leadership development program sponsored by the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 6/12/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Fill 'er Up for Less |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - June, 12, 2008- E85 stations across Iowa will celebrate the Iowa Corn Indy 250, presented by Pioneer by offering discounted fuel on Thursday, June 19. |
| 5/23/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| ICGA Hails Food and Farm Bill Passage |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 23, 2008 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) today hailed passage of the 2008 farm bill as a positive step forward that will benefit Iowa's farmers, the environment, and U.S. consumers. |
| 5/12/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| New Ethanol Legislation "Great for Iowa Consumers" |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - May 12, 2008 - The Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Bill (House File 2689) signed by Governor Chet Culver today is "great for Iowa consumers who want to control gas prices," according to Craig Floss, chief executive officer of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA).
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| 4/28/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Checkoff Chair Calls on Iowans to "Stand Up for Corn" |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 28, 2008 - As Iowa farmers push to get the 2008 crop planted, Julius Schaaf, chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), wants to remind all Iowans to "stand up for corn."
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| 4/25/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Iowa Corn Opportunities Announces Strategy and Board Leadership |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 25, 2008 -Iowa Corn Opportunities (ICO) announces key leadership involvement in the establishment of a limited liability company that will soon be making value-added investments to benefit Iowa's corn growers.
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| 4/2/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| I-LEAD Accepting Applications for Ag Leadership Class IV |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - April 2, 2008 - Iowa men and women with a commitment to the future of Iowa agriculture and an interest in developing their leadership potential are invited to apply for Class IV of the Iowa Leadership Enhancement And Development (I-LEAD) class, sponsored by the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
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| 3/27/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Corn Growers Take 2 in the Ethanol Debate |
| JOHNSTON, Iowa - March 26, 2008 - Sometimes the misinformation can be overwhelming, so confirmation for what corn growers have been saying for decades deserves attention. |
| 2/8/2008 |
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| IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN. |
| Business As Usual Farm Bill Falls Short |
| Special Press Release:
Iowa Corn Growers Association, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Indiana Corn Growers Association, Maryland Grain Producers Association, Ohio Corn Growers Association, Virginia Grain Producers Association |
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