WRDA 2020 Alive in Lame Duck Session
WRDA 2020 Alive in Lame Duck Session The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2020 remains in play as debate continues in Congress during the lame duck session. The latest is WRDA 2020 may...
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Ag Groups Seek Help from State
Ag Groups Seek Help from State Illinois agriculture asks Governor JB Pritzker to please continue to consider employees of livestock processing plants as essential workers to gain earlier access...
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Randy Stauffer: Environmental Award Recipient
Randy Stauffer: Environmental Award Recipient Randy Stauffer of Morton, IL, was honored by the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) at their virtual annual meeting on November 24, 2020 for...
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Representative John Shimkus: World of Corn Recipient
Representative John Shimkus: World of Corn Recipient John Shimkus, Illinois 15th District Congressperson, was honored for his service to Illinois corn farmers by the Illinois Corn Growers...
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Brian West: Ethanol Award Recipient
Brian West: Ethanol Award Recipient Brian West received the ethanol award from the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) at the group’s virtual annual meeting on November 24, 2020. West...
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Award Winners Recognized
Award Winners Recognized At the past annual meeting four individuals were highlighted for going above and beyond for the agriculture and corn industry. ICGA wanted to take a moment to recognize...
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DeLoss Jahnke: Media Award Recipient
DeLoss Jahnke: Media Award Recipient The Illinois Corn Growers Association’s 2020 Excellence in Media Award was given to DeLoss Jahnke, Network & Audio Services Anchor/Editor at RFD Illinois, at...
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ICGA Elects New Officers, Board Members
ICGA Elects New Officers, Board Members Randy DeSutter, a farmer from Woodhull, IL, has been elected president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) for 2020-2021 at their...
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IL Corn and Partners Donate Pork to Hungry Illinois Families
IL Corn and Partners Donate Pork to Hungry Illinois Families As part of Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA), the Illinois...
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FFAR Addresses Corn Tar Spot Disease
FFAR Addresses Carn Tar Spot Disease By: Sarah Goldberg WASHINGTON - Since 2018, an epidemic of corn tar spot has plagued corn growers from Florida to Michigan and as far west as Idaho. This...
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Audio Update: Field to Market Collaboration of the Year with Clay Bess
Audio Update Get to know Clay Bess, Lead Precision Conservation Management Specialist and hear about PCM's newest award. Listen Here
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PCM Recognized for National Collaboration of the Year Award
PCM Recognized for National Collaboration fo the Year Award Precision Conservation Management (PCM), a premiere conservation program of the Illinois Corn Growers Association and the Illinois...
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Annual Meeting to be Held Virtually
Annual Meeting to be Held Virtually Members planning to travel to Bloomington for the upcoming annual meeting November 24th should plan on firing up their laptops and joining virtually...
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Korean Buyers Purchase US Corn After Illinois Meeting
Korean Buyers Purchase US Corn After Illinois Meeting After meeting virtually with Illinois corn farmers and grain merchants, buyers representing South Korean companies committed to purchase 35...
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Dicamba Ruling with IL Corn Board Director Randy DeSutter
Audio Update: Randy DeSutter, farmer from Woodhull and IL Corn Director, speaks about the latest Dicamba ruling and the confirmation from the EPA. Listen Here
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Internal Combustion Engine Ban Could Devastate Agriculture
Internal Combustion Engine Ban Could Devastate Agriculture A new study released by the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) finds that U.S. light-duty and freight vehicle consumption of...
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EPA Approved Dicamba Products For Use Through 2025
EPA Approves Dicamba Products For Use Through 2025 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that EPA is approving registrations of three dicamba...
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In Support of a New Lock and Dam Start in 2021
In Support of a New Lock and Dam Start in 2021 This week, the Illinois Corn Growers Association has reached out to each member of the Illinois Congressional delegation, asking for their...
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Audio Update: Importance of the Lock and Dam System with Marty Marr
Audio Update: Importance of the Lock and Dam System with Marty Marr Illinois grain and livestock farmer Marty Marr explains the importance of the lock and dam system, the need for an efficient...
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LaGrange Lock on the Illinois River Reopens; Other Newly Maintained Locks Follow
LaGrange Lock on the Illinois River Reopens; Other Newly Maintained Locks Follow The LaGrange Lock and Dam at Versailles, IL on the Illinois River reopened last week after a major maintenance...
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