The Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) wrapped up their year of programming last month. Throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, 26 students from 13 different Iowa colleges met three times to learn about Iowa Corn, gain personal connections and develop leadership skills they can use to positively impact Iowa agriculture. “The Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team is extremely valuable whether you’re beginning your transition into a career after graduation or in your first year at college seeking new opportunities. It helps to establish friendships, fosters networking and provides learning opportunities about the corn industry. As the youth and the future of agriculture, we can continue to promote the agriculture and corn industries by staying engaged, sharing knowledge and advocating through the information gained from CAT,” shares Brooklyn Botterman, a student at Iowa State University and member of the 2024-2025 CAT Team. (fb)

If you’ve driven anywhere in our state lately, chances are you’ve seen that planting season is in full swing across Iowa!! Farmers are putting in the long hours to get this year’s crop in the ground, and the work they’re doing today helps feed and fuel the world tomorrow. So far, nearly half of Iowa corn acres have been planted! Here’s to a safe and successful season ahead! (fb)