ICGA Applauds Year-Round E15 Amendment Inclusion in House Farm Bill

Apr 27, 2026

The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) has advocated for year-round, nationwide E15 for more than 15 years—a goal that remains a top priority as farm families face tightening margins and market volatility. With the recent introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15, ICGA President Mark Mueller, a farmer from Waverly, issued the following statement:

“This legislation is the common-sense step we’ve been working towards for a long time. Iowa corn growers need the stability that nationwide, year-round E15 provides. This is more than just policy—it’s a lifeline that’s going to help increase corn demand and allow many of us to continue farming.

“This new proposal is a smart, pragmatic path forward, addressing past roadblocks that have previously stalled progress in Washington. E15 is win-win situation. It provides a more affordable, American-made fuel for drivers while supporting the farmers who grow it. It is a compromise that supports all stakeholders involved.

“We appreciate Representative Feenstra and our entire Iowa delegation for their continued leadership as they push for passage of E15. They’ve stayed focused on our energy independence and fought hard to make sure Iowa farmers’ voices were heard. Now, we ask that Congress work together to permanently pass this legislation.”

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Video: Why Invest in Canada’s Seed Future? | On The Brink: Episode 3

Darcy Unger just invested millions to build a brand-new seed plant on his farm in Stonewall, Manitoba so when it’s time for his sons to take over, they have the tools they need to succeed.

Right now, 95% of the genetics they’ll be growing come from Canadian plant breeders.

That number matters.

When fusarium hit Western Canada in the late 90s, it was Canadian breeders who responded, because they understood Canadian conditions. That ability to react quickly to what’s happening on Canadian farms is exactly what’s at risk when breeding programs lose funding.

For farmers like Darcy, who have made generational investments based on the assumption that better genetics will keep coming, the stakes are direct and personal.

We’re on the brink of decisions that will shape our agricultural future for not only our generation, but also the ones to come.

What direction will we choose?

On The Brink is a year-long video series traveling across Canada to meet the researchers, breeders, farmers, seed companies, and policymakers shaping the future of Canadian plant breeding. Each week, a new story. Each story, a piece of the bigger picture.

Episode 3 is above. Follow Seed World Canada to catch every episode, and tell us: Do you think the next generation will have the tools they need to success when they takeover? How is the future going to look?