IL Corn Celebrates Farm Advocate Megan Dwyer's National Recognition in Young Leaders Competition
Megan Dwyer, a valuable member of the IL Corn team, has clinched 4th place nationally in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition. Megan's...
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Experts Remain Optimistic Despite Hurdles Overseas
National Corn Growers Association Lead Economist Krista Swanson remains optimistic despite overseas obstacles for United States corn exports. Drought in Central America and turmoil in the Middle...
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Corn to Capitol: Bunting Serves Second Year as State Rep.
An unconventional pathway to Springfield did not falter Jason Bunting’s steadfast support for agriculture as a freshman member of Illinois’s General Assembly. Former IL Corn Grower...
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IL Corn Growers Association Monitoring Fertilizer Tariffs and 2024 Crop Budgets
Bloomington – Last week, the US Department of Commerce set a tax of 7.41% on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco and Russia, which is a decrease from the previous rate of 19.97%. The...
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Illinois FFA Chapters Water Testing Challenge Winners Announced
For the 2nd year IL Corn partnered with Illinois Soybean Association to offer the Water Testing Challenge to all Illinois FFA chapters. This hands on educational program challenged students to...
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Bipartisan Victory: Next Generation Fuels Act Gains Traction as a Solution Lowering Carbon Emissions Nationwide
The IL Corn Growers Association and the ethanol industry have their foot on the petal in full support of the Next Generation Fuels Act in 2024. The bill, which sets a new clean fuel standard,...
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Unified Front: Illinois Agricultural Leaders Pursue Common Policy Goals in 2024
The IL Corn Growers Association met today with leaders from agricultural organizations throughout the state to discuss policy goals for 2024. The Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable...
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Like the Year Before It, 2024 Will Be Filled with Challenges and Opportunities as We Advocate for Corn Grower Priorities
The new year offers many opportunities on the policy front, and my staff and I will spend the year building on the successes of corn grower advocates from 2023. Last year, we successfully...
MoreCapturing Generations of Farm Life - Winners Revealed in the 2nd Annual End of the Year Photo Contest
The winners of the 2nd annual end-of-the-year photo contest have been unveiled, showcasing the stories behind the camera. From the fields of Red Bud, IL, to the livestock farms of Morrisonville...
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Illinois Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their...
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