Iowa Corn Growers call for federal intervention in diesel market

Iowa Corn Growers Association asks for diesel relief as harvest kicks off

As Iowa farmers begin harvesting their crops, corn growers in the state are asking Iowa congressional delegates to help lower the cost of diesel fuel, which has risen sharply with trade disruptions from the war in Iran.

Iowa Corn seeks federal action on high diesel prices - Regional Media News

The Iowa Corn Growers Association is seeking congressional intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as farmers begin harvest. In a letter to Iowa's congressional delegation, Iowa Corn said the historically high price of fuel is accelerating economic and mental stress for producers. Steve Kuiper, [...]

Iowa farmers urge action as diesel prices rise during harvest

Iowa farmers are calling on congressional leaders to address soaring diesel prices, which are causing financial and emotional strain during harvest season.

Iowa Corn Growers call for federal intervention in diesel market

The Iowa Corn Growers Association is asking Iowa’s congressional delegation to lobby the Trump Administration to release oil from the country’s Strategic Oil Reserve to increase the supply of diesel and reduce the price. Iowa Corn Growers Association President Steve Kuiper said federal intervention is needed because diesel is a key input for every combine, […]

ICGA Calls on Iowa Congressional Delegation for Diesel Fuel Relief

JOHNSTON, Iowa — On Sept. 22, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) sent a letter to members of the Iowa Congressional Delegation requesting immediate legislative and administrative intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as Iowa farmers begin harvest.  Iowa farmers have seen diesel prices jump $0.40 per gallon over the past week, climbing to nearly […]

Iowa Corn Growers say farmers need immediate diesel relief

The Iowa Corn Growers Association is asking Iowa’s congressional delegation to lobby the Trump Administration to release oil from the country’s Strategic Oil Reserve to increase the supply of diesel and reduce the price. Iowa Corn Growers Association President Steve Kuiper (KY-per) says federal intervention is needed because diesel is a key input for every […]