Iowa Corn Growers Association
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a membership organization lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its 7,000 members. Both organizations work on the joint mission to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.
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- Business Type:
- Professional association
- Industry Type:
- Agriculture
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
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About Us
IOWA CORN®
Who We Are: We’re a group of folks who eat, sleep and breathe 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 7,000 corn farmer members.
ICGA STATE/FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES INCLUDE:
- Biotechnology
- Conservation
- Environment
- Ethanol
- Farm Bill
- Livestock
- Research
- Taxes
- Trade
- Transportation
- Value-added Agriculture