Looking Back at 2022
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
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
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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IL Corn Joins Farmer Leaders from Across the Country in Calling on Biden to Set Quick, Firm Timeline While Pressing Case on Biotech Corn with Mexico
Bloomington, IL – The presidents of 23 state corn grower groups, joined by the president of the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to President Biden today calling for him to take...
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IL Corn Helps Intern to Grow
Over the past 16 weeks Peter Metivier has been an intern for IL Corn while still attending. Here is a little bit about his growth with IL Corn. Unlike other FFA members, Peter didn't grow up...
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10 Gift Ideas from IL Corn
Looking for a last minute gift idea? First - Don't forget last year's gifts. Then check out 5 gifts related to corn AND 5 gifts to help you on the farm. 5 Gifts Related to Corn...
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A Look at the Ins & Outs of Washington in 2022
It has been an incredibly busy year with many interesting twists and turns along the way. As 2022 draws to a close and the mid-term elections are all but wrapped up, we are beginning to gain...
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Fall Covers for Spring Savings Sign Up Opens December 15 at 8 am
The Fall Covers for Spring Savings program sign up will open on December 15 at 8 am and close on January 15, 2023. Historically, acres fill up within hours of the program’s opening, so don’t delay...
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