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.
50,000 Pounds of Pork Donated to 9 Regional Foodbanks
As part of “Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois” campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has donated 50,000 pounds of ground pork to 9 regional food banks in...
MoreIllinois Livestock Development Group Hires New Business Developer
Illinois Livestock Development Group (ILDG) has hired Justin Lewis as the organization’s business developer. In his new role, Lewis will identify and develop opportunities for the retention,...
MoreSupreme 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...
MoreIllinois 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...
MoreIL Corn Continues to Support Pork Donations in IL
As part of Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has donated close to 1 MILLION POUNDS of pork to food banks since 2008. IL...
More10 Facts You May Not Know About the Dairy Industry
Dairy farmers are some of the hardest working people in our country. Tirelessly dedicating each long day to their cattle and to producing milk for consumers. Now is an even more important time...
MoreIllinois Farm Groups Request Funding to Safeguard Illinois’ Livestock
Last week, leadership from four Illinois commodity groups and Illinois Farm Bureau worked to increase the Illinois State budget request by $750,000 from the General Assembly’s FY23 budget toward...
MoreIllinois Pork Power Food Pantry Co-Op Funding Program
Illinois Pork Power Food Pantry Co-Op Funding Program The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is sponsoring a program that will match up to $250 for the purchase of pork products for...
MoreAg Groups Seek Help from State
Ag Groups Seek Help from State Illinois agriculture asks Governor JB Pritzker to please continue to consider employees of livestock processing plants as essential workers to gain earlier access...
MoreNew Docuseries Video: Pig Farming Using the Three R's
New Docuseries Video: Pig Farming Using the Three R's Through the Illinois Farm Families (IFF) coalition, a new docuseries video has been released in the “Innovation Grows Here” series,...
MoreVirtual Opportunities Increase Interest in International DDGS Purchases
Virtual Opportunities Increase Interest in International DDGS Purchases Beef and dairy cattle, swine and poultry can all benefit from U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in...
MoreGlobal Demand for Meat Increases Corn Demand
Global Demand for Meat Increases Corn Demand Pork exports are expected to rival poultry exports by 2021, providing Illinois corn farmers with an opportunity for increased demand. In fact, U.S....
MoreStudy Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to U.S. Corn
Study Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to U.S. Corn Since 2015, pork and beef exports have been the fastest-growing category of corn use, delivering critical returns for corn farmers. The...
MoreNCERC, COVER CROPS, AND LIVESTOCK: IL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
As of May 24, around 1 am, the state of Illinois now has a budget that – although reported as creatively balanced – provides some wins for Illinois agriculture. “Illinois agriculture showed...
MorePork Power Feeds the Hungry, Prevents Food Waste
Together, we can prevent excess hogs from going to waste due to supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. Together, we can direct that protein to needy families all over Illinois. IL Corn...
MoreIL PORK AND IL CORN DONATED MORE THAN 100,000 POUNDS OF PORK
Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) donated 100,263 pounds of ground pork to foodbanks throughout the state in 2019 on behalf of the Pork Power...
MoreCLARK CO FARM FAMILY HOSTS COMMUNITY TO NEW BARN
Congratulations to Jacob Miller and his sister Drucilla Miller Shotts on the opening of their new 3,800 head pig barn opening in Clark Co this year! Last night, Don Guinnip, Illinois Corn...
MoreBEEF AND PORK EXPORTS ADDED 39 CENTS TO PRICE OF CORN IN 2018
A new study by World Perspectives, Inc, estimates that beef and pork exports added 39 cents per bushel to the price of corn and 85 cents per bushel to the price of soybeans in 2018. Red meat...
MoreIL CORN CHECKOFF SUPPORTS DDGS IN FISH FEEDING TRIALS
Throughout the past decade, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (NCERC at SIUE) has spearheaded the establishment of the nutritional profile...
MoreUSMEF PANEL DISCUSSES TRADE IMPLICATIONS OF AFRICAN SWINE FEVER
Prevention of African swine fever (ASF) in North America is critical, but so is preparation for a response and recovery if the disease does make it here. That was the precaution offered by Dr....
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