Review of Illinois Lame Duck Session
Review of the Illinois Lame Duck Session By: Jacqueline Muhammad Contributions By: Rich Clemmons and Liz Brown-Reeves Emanuel “Chris” Welch was elected Speaker of the Illinois House, making him...
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Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends, Sees Increase of Requested Acres Many farmers want to implement conservation practices, but they need opportunities to help manage risk. The Fall...
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Commodity Classic Announces Dates of Virtual Conference Commodity Classic has set the dates for its 2021 Special Edition, which will take place March 2-5, 2021 as a digital experience....
MoreICGA Welcomes President Biden to Office, Shares Priorities
ICGA Welcomes President Biden to Office, Shares Priorities In line with Inauguration Day festivities, ceremony and traditions, IL Corn Growers Association President Randy DeSutter sent a letter...
MoreICGA 2021 Federal Synopsis
Illinois Corn Growers Association 2021 Federal Synopsis In a historic move following the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump...
MoreEric Snodgrass, Atmospheric Scientist Hosts Climate Change Webinar
Eric Snodgrass, Atmospheric Scientist Hosts Climate Change Webinar An hour-long presentation held virtually showed audience members the climate patterns taking place not only in the Midwest but...
MoreICGA Urges the Importance of NESP
ICGA Urges the Start of NESP New construction on locks and dams on the inland waterways system is critical to agriculture and other industries throughout the state, Midwest and...
MoreIllinois Pork, IL Corn and ISA Donate Pork to IL Foodbanks
Illinois Pork, IL Corn and ISA Donate Pork to IL Foodbanks Since its inception, Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign has donated over 3 million servings of pork to date....
MoreConservation Reserve Program General Signup Begins, Quality Loss Assistance Now Available
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Begins Farmers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up beginning January 4, 2021 through February 12, 2021. The goal of the...
MoreOnline Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training Program Launched
Online Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training Program Launched Certified Grower Training is now available on the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) website. Under a new state regulation...
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