Iowa Corn

08/28/2026

Applications are now open for the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT)! 🌽🎓 This program focuses on increasing college students' understanding of the corn industry while building leadership skills and making connections.

Students selected will have the opportunity to interact with legislators at the Iowa Capitol, develop leadership skills, network with college and agriculture industry leaders, explore Iowa agriculture through tours, connect with Iowa Corn board members and attend Iowa Corn events.

Any college student who is pursuing a career in agriculture is encouraged to apply. Applications close on September 15 at 11:59 PM. To learn more and apply click the link below!

🔗https://www.iowacorn.org/leadership-programs/collegiate-advisory-team/

08/27/2026

Our local and district Iowa Corn groups are the heart of our grassroots organization by bringing corn to events across the state. 🌽🚜

Whether it’s helping support good causes, sharing about the over 4,000+ products corn is in or engaging with neighbors at parades and festivals, these grassroots efforts help connect Iowans to the farmers and fields that feed and fuel the world.

Thank you to our county leaders and volunteers for all the work you do!

08/26/2026

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship honors farm families with the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award each year at the Iowa State Fair for their commitment to conservation, water quality and sustainable farming practices.

Congrats to the Iowa Corn Grower Association members on receiving this award. 👏🌱 See the list of members below. ⬇️

🌱Sharon Chism
🌱Gene DeBruin
🌱Jeff & Paula Ellis
🌱Caleb and Ted Hamer, Scott Beenken and Kyle Mesch
🌱Chris Hansen
🌱Scott Hilgerson
🌱JD and David Hollingsworth
🌱Phil and Amy Patterson
🌱Joe and Paige Roberts
🌱Joe Rowe
🌱Gene Ver Steeg, Mike and Sarah Ver Steeg, and Cody and Kaylee Ver Steeg

08/25/2026

‼️NEW COUNTIES ADDED‼️: Audubon, Benton, Black Hawk, Boone, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Clay, Dallas, Dickinson, Emmet, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Polk, Sac, Tama, Webster, Winnebago, and Wright can now access free fall soil sampling through INREC’s Nitrogen Soil Sampling Program.

Learn more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/484H6B7

The first step to improving your soils is to know what contents you are starting with.

Central Iowa farmers have the opportunity to participate in free nitrogen soil sampling, which can reduce input costs and improve water quality. This fall, we are once again opening up that opportunity.

Farmers in Audubon, Benton, Black Hawk, Boone, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Clay, Dallas, Dickinson, Emmet, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Polk, Sac, Tama, Webster, Winnebago, and Wright can now access free fall soil sampling through INREC’s Nitrogen Soil Sampling Program.

Participation in this program will get you:
• Field-specific nitrogen data
• Confidence heading into 2027 planning
• A clearer picture of what’s already working for you

No cost or guesswork. Just better decisions for your land.
https://bit.ly/484H6B7

08/25/2026

We’re proud to celebrate several Iowa Corn Growers Association families who were honored at the Iowa State Fair for their leadership in agriculture! 🌽

The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award was given to the Longinaker family for their commitment to caring for their land, livestock and community. This award is sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and WHO The Big Show.

The Way We Live Award, recognizes farm families who exemplify the hard work, dedication and passion it takes to be involved in farming. Congrats to Moeckly Family on this award.

Please join us in congratulating all of these farm families on their well-deserved recognition! 👏

08/24/2026

What a day at the Iowa State Fair for Iowa Corn Day!

Iowa Corn Day brought plenty of corn pride to the Fair! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, joined in the fun of our scavenger hunt and helped us celebrate the farmers and crop that make Iowa agriculture so special. 🎡🌽

From the field to the fairgrounds, Iowa Corn is Grown for More. 🌱

08/24/2026

Experiencing race day at the Iowa Corn 350 🌽🏁

08/21/2026

Have you tried the Yield of Dreams yet?!🌽

There’s still time to grab a cold Yield of Dreams beer before the Iowa State Fair is over!

This beer wouldn’t be possible without the 18 Iowa Corn farmers who made it happen. Each farmer donated 80+ pounds of corn, helping bring this special Iowa-grown beer to life.

Be sure to stop by, grab a cold one and raise a glass to the farmers who make it all possible! Cheers to the Yield of Dreams! 🍺🌽

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Don’t forget, this Friday, August 21 is Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair! 🎡 Join us for a full day of fun while celebrating the 4,000+ everyday uses of corn!

When you visit us on Friday, be sure to:
💙 Wear your blue Iowa Corn shirt!
🌽 Stop by the Iowa Corn tent and trailer on the Main Concourse.
🔎 Take part in our Iowa Corn scavenger hunt!
🐄 Support Iowa’s livestock families and enjoy delicious corn-fed fair foods!

We can’t wait to see you and celebrate Iowa corn at the fair!