Frey Family Farms Receives Illinois Leopold Conservation Award
Frey Family Farms of Dahlgren is the recipient of the inaugural Illinois Leopold Conservation Award®. The prestigious award, given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, recognizes...
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Illinois’ Top Craft Whiskey at the 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition
In a blind judging competition supervised by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) in St. Louis, Missouri, Whiskey Acre’s was judged Illinois’ best craft whiskey. The competition,...
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AGRICULTURE TO EPA: GET THE SCIENCE RIGHT
Independent Scientific Panel Takes Another Look At Atrazine Corn and sorghum farmers took time away from their farms to testify this week before an Environmental Protection Agency Scientific...
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Discovering Illinois Family Farms: Chicago Social Media Creators Learn about Animal Welfare, Sustainability, and Innovation
This summer, a group of Chicago-based social media creators embarked on an eye-opening journey to three Illinois family farms in Kane County, gaining insights into the practices that make them...
MoreICGA and NCGA Applaud USTR for Requesting USMCA Panel Formation
The U.S. Trade Representative today requested a panel formation under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement over Mexico’s decision to ban imports of biotech corn used for human consumption. “Trade...
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Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Grain and Livestock Industries
This spring, Illinois pork producer Chad Leman received a grim announcement from the Supreme Court on his fiftieth birthday. On May 11, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld California’s Proposition...
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Corn & Soybean Farmers Can Experience “Fueling Progress” During Farm Progress Show
IL Corn and the Illinois Soybean Association are proud to showcase all the ways they are “Fueling Progress” during the Farm Progress Show, August 29-31 in Decatur, IL at Lot 605. The shared...
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Members of Congress Head Home to Hear from Constituents During August Recess
I still remember arriving in Washington, D.C., as a young congressional intern and quickly figuring out my favorite and not so favorite aspects of the city. The hot, sticky summers here were one...
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Ethanol Industry Wants Answers on Year-Round E15
This week, the IL Corn Growers Association sent a letter alongside 23 organizations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking the administration to immediately finalize its ruling on the...
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7 IL Farmers Share Best and Worst Decisions Made
"Hard to answer because hindsight is 20/20. What might look like a good or bad decision at first might turn out the opposite later. For example, I bought a farm in 1980 that’s value dropped in...
MoreMaize Matters: Wins for Corn this Spring
This story is a feature article in ICGA's PAC Newsletter: Maize Matters State Boost for Ethanol The Illinois General Assembly’s spring session wassuccessful for ICGA as the state legislature...
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Maize Matters: Blue Jackets on the Hill
This story is a feature article in ICGA's PAC Newsletter: Maize Matters Blue corduroy jackets were hot and heavy in Washington D.C during July, but Illinois FFA members said they were honored...
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National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Releases Extremely Ambitious CAFE Standards
Last week, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a proposal that would require an industry fleet-wide average of approximately 58 miles per gallon for cars and...
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IL Corn Leaders Elected to U.S. Grains Council
For decades, IL Corn and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) have forged a close partnership that has been invaluable to Illinois agriculture and farmers. Together, they have played a pivotal role in...
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Walmart Joins Precision Conservation Management Program
In March of this year, PepsiCo made a significant $216 million multi-year investment in strategic partnerships with farmer-facing organizations, including Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), Soil and...
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Illinois Farmers Council looks ahead at the future of agriculture
Yesterday, the IL Corn Growers Association teamed up with agricultural organizations throughout the state to discuss emerging markets and legislation impacting the industry. The 2023...
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