Featured Conversation: ICGA addresses land use concerns

by | Jan 22, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News

Carbon sequestration pipelines proposed in Iowa remain a highly discussed issue, particularly as landowners raise questions about how such projects could affect farmland and property rights. While economic impacts and market access have been central to the discussion, land use concerns continue to be a key part of the broader conversation across the state.

The following is part of a Featured Conversation with the Iowa Corn Growers Association. In this segment, ICGA Vice President and Knoxville farmer Steve Kuiper responds to land use concerns raised by landowners and explains how the organization views those concerns within the context of proposed carbon sequestration pipeline projects.

As discussions around carbon sequestration pipelines continue, perspectives from farm organizations and landowners alike are expected to play a role as Iowa considers next steps.