Ethanol is the fastest growing corn market.
The IL Corn Growers Association tackles legislative barriers to a growing ethanol market, like moving the E10 tax savings to E15 in Illinois to give consumers an additional financial incentive to fuel up with E15. Additionally, ICGA is working diligently for the passage of Next Generation Fuels Ac, which would allow ethanol to be an important part of a new fuel standard, and for expanded ethanol trade.
The IL Corn Marketing Board is updating ethanol infrastructure so that when the legislative barriers are removed, we’re ready to fuel up Illinois! ICMB also promotes your fuel through programs with local retailers.
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IL Corn Joins Over 300 Ag Groups in Washington to Advocate for New Farm Bill
With Congress back in session, farmers and association leaders advocated for a farm bill, this week, in Washington D.C. On Monday, over 300 agricultural groups sent a letter to House and Senate...
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Conservation Corner- What’s the Buzz about ESA?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is under court order to comply with the Endangered Species Act for all registered pesticides. Their new compliance strategies have Illinois farmers earning...
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Farmers Offer Solution to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Next Generation Fuels Act (the Act) offers a critical solution to the growing concerns around climate and the limitations of electric vehicles (EVs). By focusing on high-octane, low-carbon...
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Critical Conversations: How Commodity Groups are Looking Towards Future
In an ever-evolving global market, the importance of agricultural commodities coming together has never been more critical. Last Friday, leaders from various commodity groups gathered to discuss...
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Uniting for Agriculture: IL Corn Leaders Champion Farmers’ Voices at National Conventions
Bipartisan collaboration is fundamental to IL Corn’s efforts to represent farmers in Springfield and Washington, D.C. IL Corn leaders were active this summer at the Republican National...
MoreIL Corn Reviews Final Herbicide Strategy
IL Corn staff is actively reviewing the Final Herbicide Strategy released on August 20, 2024. This strategy is part of the EPA's efforts to comply with a court ruling mandating alignment with the...
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IL Corn Fuels Conversation at State Fair
IL Corn made a significant impact at the Illinois State Fair, engaging with both consumers and elected officials. Fairground visitors were introduced to the role of corn in decarbonizing the...
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August Recess: Time to Tag-Team a Farm Bill
It is August recess in Washington, D.C. and Illinois congressmen are back in their home districts visiting family, campaigning and attending events. With the current state of the farm economy,...
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WRDA 2024 Unanimously Passed by Senate
Thursday, the Senate unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, also known as S. 4367. The Senate’s version of the bill, supported by Illinois Senators Richard Durbin...
MoreSerious Questions Remain About EPA Atrazine Proposal
Growers received good news in early July when EPA proposed an increase in the atrazine aquatic level of concern (CE-LOC) from the ultra-low 3.4 parts per billion (ppb) level to a new level of 9.7...
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Governor Pritzker, United Says Corn Farmers Will Play a Role in SAF Production
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Today, corn farmers and the ethanol industry were recognized by Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker and United Airlines as a sustainable partner in lowering the aviation industry’s...
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IL Corn Submits Comments on 45Z
Today the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture in an effort to impact corn demand and future ethanol markets. Illinois farmers...
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IL Corn joins over 530 organizations in push for farm bill
This week, the IL Corn Growers Association joined over 530 organizations in a letter to House and Senate leadership calling upon Congress to pass a bipartisan farm bill. The letter was...
MoreGrower Advocates, Navigating Unprecedented Times, Push for Bipartisanship
As I recently sat in my car in 90-plus degree weather, blocked by traffic caused by the NATO meeting in Washington, my mind kept moving from song to song. One minute, I was hearing the 1981 hit...
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Amid Legislative Doubts, ICGA Advocates for Strong Farm Bill
The IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) will push to ensure the farm bill does not fall off the political radar during ICGA's annual July fly-in to Washington D.C. On Monday, Punchbowl...
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Americans Are No Longer Plugged in to EVs
Polls show Americans are losing interest in electric vehicles despite aggressive pushes by the Biden administration to electrify transportation. A Pew Research Center study released last...
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The Next Generation Fuels Act Can Save our Communities and Economy
From the outside, IL Corn may sound like an echo chamber when it comes to the Next Generation Fuels Act. From countless interviews, Congressional visits, presentations at the Farm Progress show...
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ICGA and Oil Industry Sue EPA
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Today, the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) joined 12 other state corn organizations, and oil industry representatives to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for...
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What is the Farm Bill?
Breaking Down the Titles of the Farm Bill In a simple explanation, the farm bill is a package of legislation that governs an assemblage of agriculture and food programs. However, there is nothing...
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Reflecting on Forward Farm Bill Movement
It’s summertime in the nation’s capital, and members of Congress appear to be solar-powered. After a long impasse, there has finally been some movement to reauthorize the farm bill. The House...
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