Locks and dams matter.
Improving the Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio River system has been an Illinois Corn Growers Association priority for almost 30 years. Waterways infrastructure gives Illinois farmers and other Illinois industries a competitive advantage over other states in transportation of grain and other agricultural products. However, in the last 50 years, these locks and dams have become dilapidated and outdated. The crumbling lock and dam system costs Illinois corn farmers every day in lost efficiency getting their product to global marketplaces.
Improving our lock and dam system NOW is critical not only for Illinois farmers but also for all Illinois citizens, for our country, and for our world.
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A Look at the Ins & Outs of Washington in 2021
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RSVP for next week listening sessions
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Waterways Campaign Highlights Environmental & Economic Impacts
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Illinois Pork Power Food Pantry Co-Op Funding Program
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IL Corn and Partners Donate Pork to Hungry Illinois Families
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Teacher Resource Program Fosters Passion for Ag in Youth
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