Growth Energy was proud to be a part of @WorldFoodPrize and @MftH's record-breaking event this week in Des Moines where over 900,000 meals were packaged in one hour for people facing hunger in Iowa and around in the world. It was great to come together for one shared goal.

Our 2026 Consumer Research is officially here. We're proud to report continued support for plant-based products & the circular bioeconomy. Consumers resoundingly want more plant-based product options, and we're making that happen. Check out the broad support for our industry ⬇️

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