The Next Generation Fuels Act Can Save our Communities and Economy
From the outside, IL Corn may sound like an echo chamber when it comes to the Next Generation Fuels Act. From countless interviews, Congressional visits, presentations at the Farm Progress show...
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Ag Night at the Normal Cornbelters Promises a Cornucopia of Fun and Education on June 28th
The Normal Cornbelters are thrilled to announce Ag Night on June 28th, a celebration that promises to be a-maize-ing for fans of all ages! Packed with tons of games, vendors, and giveaways, this...
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ICGA and Oil Industry Sue EPA
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Today, the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) joined 12 other state corn organizations, and oil industry representatives to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for...
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What is the Farm Bill?
Breaking Down the Titles of the Farm Bill In a simple explanation, the farm bill is a package of legislation that governs an assemblage of agriculture and food programs. However, there is nothing...
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6 Unique Father’s Day Gifts with a Farming Twist
Dad, Grandad, Papa, Pop—whatever you call your father on the farm, they deserve a day of appreciation. Farm fathers embody the hard work, resilience, and traditions that are the backbone of...
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Precision Conservation Management Unveils Annual Data: Insights on Profitability and Sustainability
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) – the premier conservation program of the IL Corn Growers Association and Illinois Soybean Association – will be publishing their annual data book The...
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Calculating the Cost of Conservation
Near Waterloo Illinois, Dale Haudrich’s fields of row crops look different than his neighbors. Acres of soybeans emerge surrounded by old corn stubble and withering rye. His no-till, cover...
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Reflecting on Forward Farm Bill Movement
It’s summertime in the nation’s capital, and members of Congress appear to be solar-powered. After a long impasse, there has finally been some movement to reauthorize the farm bill. The House...
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