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Next Generation Fuels Act Is Next Generation Ethanol Demand

Lindsay Mitchell

March 22nd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Today, the Next Generation Fuels Act, was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bill will provide cleaner fuels through higher blends of ethanol for a new generation of vehicles...

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Why I’ve been an IL Corn Growers Association Member for 40+ years

Rob Elliott

March 22nd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA

IL Corn · Why should you become a member of IL Corn Growers Association? Listen to Audio by clicking above   My name is Rob Elliott. We live and farm near Monmouth, IL in the West Central...

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PepsiCo Announces $216 Million Investment in Long-term Partnerships with Three Major Farmer-facing Organizations to Support Regenerative Agriculture Transformation on More than Three Million Acres of U.S. Farmland

PepsiCo

March 22nd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Conservation

Practical Farmers of Iowa, Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, and the Illinois Corn Growers Association partner with PepsiCo to drive adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and reduce carbon...

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IL Corn Supports Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act

Tara Desmond

March 8th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act was introduced today, cosponsored by Illinois Congressman Mike Bost, to protect Americans’ freedom of choice when purchasing...

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IL Corn Happy To See Consultations with Mexico Begin

Lindsay Mitchell

March 6th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Exports

After the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement today that the U.S. is requesting technical consultations with the Government of Mexico under the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures...

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This Decision at the Pump Could Change Everything

Lindsay Mitchell

February 23rd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Public Outreach

There has never been a better time to choose unleaded 88 unleaded 15, or E15 fuel at the pump.   Gas pumps aren’t unlike grocery stores, offering an abundance of choices – some of which you may...

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IL Corn’s roots run deep in Illinois Association FFA

February 22nd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Public Outreach

IL Corn positions farmers to create and capture profit opportunities, preserve their independence, and prosper for generations. There’s one overarching investment that never disappoints, and that...

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Bipartisan push for decision on year-round E15

Haley Bickelhaupt

February 16th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

Last week, United States Congressional members from Illinois supported corn farmers and the ethanol industry as they encouraged the Biden administration to approve the use of ethanol blends,...

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Illinois Farmers Win NCGA Field of Corn Photo Contests

Tara Desmond

February 14th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB |  Public Outreach |  Conservation

National Corn Growers Association has been doing a photo contest for the past 9 years and IL Corn is thrilled to congratulate this year’s Illinois farmer winners. With eight different photo...

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Saving Private Farmers

Lindsay Mitchell

February 9th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB |  Public Outreach

Illinois farmers get real about industry challenges and urgent needs With only two percent of the population actively farming, but that same population empowering a multi-million dollar impact to...

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Legislative Team Strengthens Voice for Farmers

Haley Bickelhaupt

February 1st, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Public Outreach |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

With fewer lawmakers representing rural America in Congress and in the state legislature, it is more important than ever for farmers to be well represented in Washington D.C. and at our state...

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Corn Grower Leaders, Joined by Administration and Congressional Officials, Warn of Consequences from Mexico Decree, Call for Swift Action

January 31st, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Public Outreach |  Legislation & Regulation

In a briefing for members of Congress and staff today, corn farmer leaders told U.S. officials to continue to hold the line with Mexico over a proposed ban that would block most U.S. corn imports...

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Carbon Sequestration allows ethanol to compete with EVs

Lindsay Mitchell & Haley Bickelhaupt

January 26th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

Carbon Capture & Storage Technology (CCS) offers Illinois ethanol production a unique advantage, allowing competition with electric vehicles.      The advantage stems from the Illinois Basin, a...

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ICGA builds connections with Latino community

Haley Bickelhaupt

January 26th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Legislation & Regulation

IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) leaders connected with the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus last week and discussed corn’s impact on the Latino community.   State elected officials joined...

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Conservation Corner - WOTUS

Megan Dwyer

January 12th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Conservation

While many of us are waiting for a precipitation recharge, the U.S. EPA has released it’s final WOTUS (Waters of the United States) rule. If you recall, back in August of 2021 the EPA and Army...

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Top IL Corn Videos of 2022

Tara Desmond

January 5th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB |  Public Outreach

Social Media has changed the way the world sees companies and brands.  Videos are a medium that has skyrocketed over the last couple decades and IL Corn is making sure to keep up.    Reaching a...

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IL FFA Chapters Win Prizes While Learning About Farming Conservation

Tara Desmond

January 3rd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB |  Conservation

In April, IL Corn and Illinois Soybean Association partnered up on a hands-on learning opportunity for FFA chapters in Illinois called the Water Testing Initiative Challenge.   This new...

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Looking Back at 2022

Tara Desmond

December 28th, 2022  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB

The year has flown by and we're thrilled at all of the accomplishments and wins for Illinois farmers.  If you're a member of the IL Corn Growers Association you receive weekly news e-mails with...

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New Year Brings Continued Negotiations with Mexico Over Biotech Corn Imports

Brooke S. Appleton

December 28th, 2022  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

As we enter 2023, we are reminded that we are now one-year out from the effective date of the decree banning most corn imports from the U.S. into Mexico.   The National Corn Growers Association,...

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WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT (WRDA) 2022 PASSES IN SENATE INLAND WATERWAYS 65%/35% COST-SHARE NOW PERMANENT

Waterways Council, Inc.

December 16th, 2022  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Locks and Dams

Washington, DC -- Last night, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 passed in the Senate by a vote of 83-11. It was included as part of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act...

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