On #WorldFoodDay, we’re thanking the farmers who help keep food on tables in Iowa and around the world. 🍽️🌍 From feeding livestock and producing ethanol to food ingredients and exports that reach markets around the globe. 🌽🐷🥩⛽

Serving as president of the National Corn Growers Association is a calling, and it's one Jed Bower answered without hesitation. As his term as president comes to a close and he steps into the role of Corn Board chairman, we want to recognize everything he has given to corn growers over the past year. Jed spent this year as a volunteer, and he gave it his all. He traveled the country, often far from his farm, his friends, and his family, to make sure corn growers had a strong voice wherever it mattered. Whenever farmers across the Corn Belt needed him, whether it was a late-night call, a last-minute trip, or a tough conversation, Jed showed up. Back home in Washington Court House, Ohio, Jed raises corn and soybeans on a fifth-generation family farm with his wife, Emily, and their children, Ethan and Emma. That deep connection to the land has guided every decision he's made on behalf of the farmers we represent. Jed, thank you for your steady leadership, your generosity with your time, and your passion for this work. To Emily, Ethan, and Emma, thank you for sharing him with farmers everywhere. We're so glad Jed's leadership will continue as chairman, and we can't wait to see what comes next. @OhioCornWheat

The overall cost of operating a farm has risen sharply since the 2018 #farmbill was enacted. Total U.S. farm production expenses increased from approximately $343 billion in 2018 to a projected $492.8 billion in 2026—that's an increase of nearly 44%, or about $150 billion. Learn more in the latest #FarmBureauIntel: 📰 bit.ly/4781obH

ASA welcomes today’s advancement of the Agricultural Act of 2026 by the Senate Agriculture Committee, an important step toward delivering a comprehensive five-year farm bill for America’s farmers. ow.ly/kO0E50ZOut1 #FarmBill #AgPolicy #AgEcon #Farmers

Demand for renewable, plant-based materials – from chemicals to plastics – is growing. Corn stands ready meet that demand. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gPfofe

America’s bio-economy depends on trade certainty. #USMCA is critical to keeping those industries competitive. Renew it now. #RenewUSMCA

This evening's #Harvest26 update comes from Will Moreland, of Moreland Farms in Sumner County! "Overall, we’re still looking at an above-average corn crop, despite a significant stretch of drought that really set in after the Fourth of July. The dry conditions have pulled test weights down some, but yields are still coming in well over 100 bushels per acre in most places. "There’s definitely some variability across fields, particularly in low spots and water holes where we’re still seeing the effects of the heavy rains we had earlier in the spring. At this point, we’re hoping to catch some additional rainfall that could slow corn harvest down a little and provide some much-needed moisture for the soybeans. "We’re currently about 40% complete with corn harvest and moving along pretty well. With how dry conditions have been, harvest has progressed quickly and, overall, we’re pleased with the yields we’re seeing so far."

USMCA accounts for $19.96 Billion in U.S. economic activity annually. That demand is vital to American farmers. Learn more at agforusmca.com/