Iowa Corn Farmers Elected to Leadership with U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council

Aug 12, 2025

Last week, the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC) held its 65th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to advocate for key agricultural export and trade issues and priorities. While in attendance, Iowa Corn farmer leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining and expanding international trade markets.

Two Iowa Corn farmers were elected to leadership positions where they will help to set the direction for USGBC and represent grain producers nationally and internationally alongside current Iowa Corn farmer, Curt Mether who is serving as an At-Large Director at USGBC. Those individuals and their elected titles were:

Greg Alber: At-Large Director

Jolene Riessen: Corn Sector Director

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