Why Corn Matters More Than You Think | Iowa Corn, Farming, and Ag Week

In this episode of Mills County Routes, host Carlene Hall sits down with Julius Schaaf, a fourth generation farmer who farms along the Mills County and Fremont County line.As part of Ag Week on Mills County Routes, Julius shares insight into Iowa agriculture, the importance of corn production, and his long involvement with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board.Corn is more than just a crop in Iowa. If Iowa were its own country, it would rank as the fourth largest corn producer in the world. Julius explains how Iowa farmers support research, education, and global exports through the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, funded by just one cent from every bushel of corn sold in the state.In this conversation you’ll hear about:• The history of Julius’s four generation farming family• How the Iowa Corn Promotion Board supports farmers and innovation• Why corn production in Iowa matters on a global scale• The connection between local farms and international markets• Why agriculture remains the backbone of communities across Southwest IowaMills County Routes highlights the people, businesses, and stories that shape life across Mills County and Southwest Iowa.Subscribe for more local stories, community interviews, and conversations about the people who keep our region growing.