HOUSE REPUBLICANS FEELING CONFIDENT ON USMCA

Tricia Braid

March 28th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

According to a Bloomberg news report citing Representative Steve Scalise, House Republicans had a “great meeting” with President Trump on the renegotiated NAFTA trade deal (the U.S. Mexico Canada...

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U.S. GRAIN IN ALL FORMS EXPORTS UP 25.2 PERCENT

Lindsay Mitchell

March 27th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Exports

This article originally posted here.   Shifting dynamics in world markets and continuous market development efforts resulted in growing demand for U.S. feed grains and ethanol in the first four...

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E15 RULEMAKING PROCESS ADVANCES

Tricia Braid

March 26th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Ethanol

The EPA has published their proposed rule that would authorize E15 for year-round sales. Achieving RVP parity for E15 has been a top priority of IL Corn, and we’re almost across the finish line in...

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2018 POULTRY EXPORTS AT A GLANCE

Lindsay Mitchell

March 25th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Livestock |  Exports

Though there is little poultry raised in Illinois, poultry is the number one user of corn within the livestock sector.  Poultry exports then are also very important, as more poultry and egg...

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ICYMI: HIGH OCTANE, LOW CARBON FUEL WILL BENEFIT FARMERS AND AMERICANS

Tricia Braid

March 22nd, 2019  |  Today's News |  Ethanol

In this editorial (below) and in the High Octane, Low Carbon (HOLC) mailer you might have received in your FarmWeek, IL Corn is spelling out the benefits of a new high octane fuel.  This fuel will...

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HEAR FROM WCI CHAIRMAN ON THE 2019 PRIORITIES FOR LOCKS AND DAMS

Lindsay Mitchell

March 21st, 2019  |  Today's News |  Locks and Dams

Peter H. Stephaich is Chairman and CEO of Blue Danube Incorporated and Campbell Transportation Company. Currently, he is also Chairman of the Board of the Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI).   WCI is...

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS VALUE OF AG TRADE WITH CANADA

Tricia Braid

March 20th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Exports

Illinois Corn Growers Association leaders met with representatives of the Canadian Embassy recently to discuss the situation regarding U.S. ratification of the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement...

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PETITIONS AVAILABLE FOR CORN CHECKOFF BOARD POSITIONS

Lindsay Mitchell

March 19th, 2019  |  Today's News |  ICMB

Farmers who would like to run for a three-year term on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board can now start circulating nominating petitions.   Petitions are available at the ICMB office in...

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DON'T FORGET TRADE, PLEASE

Lindsay Mitchell

March 18th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Exports

In this article published by the Global Farmer Network and written by Cherilyn Nagel, a farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada, we learn more about the true cost of lost trade agreements with Canada and...

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USDA NATIONAL AG STATISTICS SERVICE ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN REPORTS

Tricia Braid

March 15th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Additional Research

Every five years, NASS conducts a program review following the completion of the Census of Agriculture. The review considers the latest information from the census, estimates from the current...

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ICGA STATEMENT ON E15 PROPOSED RULE

Tricia Braid

March 14th, 2019  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

Illinois Corn Growers Association President Ted Mottaz made the following statement from Capitol Hill while participating in the organization’s legislative fly-in upon hearing that the...

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WHY DO ILLINOIS FARMERS NEED THE USMCA?

Lindsay Mitchell

March 13th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

This is what your farmer leaders are discussing with the Illinois congressional delegation today: U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  Farmers need this agreement ratified.  And the sooner, the...

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IL AGRICULTURE COLLABORATES TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Lindsay Mitchell

March 12th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Farm Policy

The Illinois Corn Growers Association, with many other Illinois ag groups, collaborated on the new Illinois Agriculture: Let’s Grow book, which will be provided to all of the members of the...

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PODCAST: COVER CROPS ADVICE

Tricia Braid

March 11th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Conservation

Are you thinking of implementing a cover crops system on your farm? Are you already using cover crops? Take a listen to this podcast featuring advice from experts on cover crops.   The 13th...

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ICGA WELCOMES KATE DANNER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lindsay Mitchell

March 8th, 2019  |  Today's News |  ICGA

Kate Danner, a farmer in Aledo IL, joined the Illinois Corn Growers Association board in 2017.  As an “at large” director that represents every farmer in Illinois, she’s particularly interested...

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ICGA HONORED FOR LARGEST MEMBERSHIP INCREASE

Lindsay Mitchell

March 7th, 2019  |  Today's News

The Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) was honored for the largest membership increase of all the National Corn Growers Association member states during last week’s Commodity Classic in...

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IL CORN SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS, LEGISLATIVE INTERNS

Lindsay Mitchell

March 6th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Legislation & Regulation

The Illinois Corn Growers Association and Illinois Corn Marketing Board are excited to announce summer internships for college students in a two- or four-year college or university.    The IL...

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EPA FORWARDS E15 RULE TO WHITE HOUSE OMB FOR REVIEW    

Tricia Braid

March 5th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Ethanol

After reports last week that EPA would not get the E15 rule published and finalized before the June 1 summer driving season starts, the agency seems to be fast-tracking the effort. EPA sent its...

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IDOA ANNOUNCES STATE-SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF HERBICIDE DICAMBA ON SOYBEANS FOR 2019

Tricia Braid

March 4th, 2019  |  Today's News |  Conservation

Goal to reduce off-target movement of dicamba products   The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced last week it will require Special Local Needs labels, including new restrictions,...

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ICGA COMMENTS ON USMCA, E15 RULEMAKING

Tricia Braid

March 1st, 2019  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

ICGA SUPPORTS USMCA RATIFICATION   Illinois Corn Growers Association President Ted Mottaz, a farmer from Elmwood, Ill., issued the following statement regarding the Association’s support for the...

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