Lance Lillibridge Elected to Iowa Corn Promotion Board

Lance Lillibridge, a Vinton farmer, has been elected to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. This election took place on August 25, 2026. The board oversees the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff.

The promotion board focuses heavily on new uses for corn, trade, and domestic usage like ethanol production. Lillibridge's priorities include addressing rising input costs that affect corn farmers' profitability.

Lillibridge emphasizes the importance of driving down some of these input costs to benefit corn farmers. He also plans to welcome new use research and work with trade partners.