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Legislative Team Strengthens Voice for Farmers
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...
MoreCorn Grower Leaders, Joined by Administration and Congressional Officials, Warn of Consequences from Mexico Decree, Call for Swift Action
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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Dr. Laura Gentry to Speak at NASA Booth for 2nd Time at Commodity Classic
NASA doesn’t disappoint with their famous Hyperwall. NASA's Hyperwall is a video wall capable of displaying multiple high-definition data visualizations simultaneously across an arrangement of...
MoreCarbon Sequestration allows ethanol to compete with EVs
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
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
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
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
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...
MoreLooking 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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Year of the Farmer Campaign Launches Feb 12 During Football’s Biggest Game
A coalition of Illinois farm associations are joining together to make 2023 the Year of the Farmer with a statewide campaign that launches February 12 during football’s biggest game. The...
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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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Leopold Conservation Award Comes to Illinois
A prestigious award program celebrating voluntary conservation on farmland and forestland is coming to Illinois. The Leopold Conservation Award® recognizes agricultural landowners who inspire...
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IL Corn Continues to Support Pork Donations in IL
As part of Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has donated close to 1 MILLION POUNDS of pork to food banks since 2008. IL...
MoreRosenthal Wins 108th District in Illinois
Wayne Rosenthal, farmer south of Springfield, ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 108 and won on 11/8. Rosenthal has served this past year on the...
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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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