By Andi Anderson
As financial prudence takes center stage, it's crucial to scrutinize expenditures, ensuring each dollar is maximized. This rings especially true for checkoff dollars, with Iowa farmers contributing one penny per bushel of grain sold to advance research and promote the corn industry.
Steve Kuiper, the District 8 Director of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), elucidates the multifaceted use of these checkoff dollars. The ICGA actively welcomes inquiries, providing transparency on how these funds bolster the corn industry.
Kuiper underscores the ongoing research initiatives, highlighting the commitment to discovering innovative applications for corn. He emphasizes the versatility of corn and the continuous exploration of new possibilities.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emerges as a focal point, with Kuiper deeming it a "no-brainer" for corn producers to champion. He points out that anyone traveling to and from the Commodity Classic would witness the real need for SAF, visible through any airport window.
Promotion, according to Kuiper, extends beyond uncovering novel uses for corn. It serves as a platform to narrate the story of Iowa producers dedicated to delivering a sustainable and safe product to consumers.
To delve deeper into the impact of your checkoff dollars. The Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board are steadfast in their commitment to transparency and the advancement of the corn industry.
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Categories: Iowa, Crops, Corn