Who are Illinois corn farmers?
One of our priorities is to help non-farmers understand who you are and what you do. We’ve focused quite a few our efforts in Chicago, knowing from research that consumers in Chicago are particularly disengaged from the agriculture going on downstate and that their votes impact your farms and families.
For a general overview of the outreach that we’re involved in, check out the following programs:
Illinois Farm Families: IL Corn provides this program in coalition with IL Beef, IL Milk, IL Pork, IL Soybean Associations, and the IL Farm Bureau to talk with Chicago moms and give them on-farm experiences.
Illinois Runs on HomeGrown Corn: This program gives non-farmers the opportunity to “visit” a farm using the newest technology! We’re using virtual reality viewers and 360-degree filming technology to produce on-farm videos throughout the growing season.
CornBelters: IL Corn tests messages locally and attempts to change opinions in our own college town of Normal, IL by working with the Normal CornBelters.
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Association: Through the National Corn Growers Association, IL Corn participates in this national collaborative, bringing factual information about agriculture to anyone who wants to know more. This partnership also brought you the documentary, Farmland.
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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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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Japan Collaborates with IL Corn and Partners to Boost Ethanol Market and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Japan is a major producer and consumer of gasoline. IL Corn, in collaboration with partners in the ethanol industry and the US Grains Council, has prioritized this market for future ethanol...
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Weinzierl Wins Award
The 2023 Rail & Maritime Summit, a prominent event that unites distinguished professionals from the rail and maritime sectors, has proudly presented the esteemed Diolkos Award to Rod Weinzierl,...
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U.S. Trade Representative Announces Next Step in Trade Dispute with Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lindsay Mitchell June 2, 2023 (309) 846-6622 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Today, U.S....
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IL Corn Top Priority Discussed in D.C.
Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-1) questioned witnesses about funding the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program during a House Agriculture Subcommittee...
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IL Corn Happy To See Consultations with Mexico Begin
After the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement today that the U.S. is requesting technical consultations with the Government of Mexico under the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures...
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Sen. Duckworth, Ambassador Emanuel, and IL Corn Fuel Big Strides in Japan’s Ethanol Market
TOKYO, Japan -- Last week, IL Corn leaders joined Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, in coordination with the U.S. Grains Council to celebrate a critical win in ongoing...
MoreNCGA Sounding Alarms on WSJ
NCGA is continuing efforts to raise the possible Mexico trade war issue with decision-makers and The Office of the United States Trade Representative. Here is a story that was just published in...
MoreMexico President Issues Decree, ICGA & NCGA Sound Alarms
A pending decree out of Mexico that would disrupt U.S. shipments of corn into the country has Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the National Corn Growers Association sounding the alarms...
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Foreign Officials Visit Illinois Farms in Conjunction with US Grains Council Export Exchange
More than 50 countries are being represented in the United States this week during the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) marquee event, Export Exchange, held October 12-14. Before and after the event,...
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Farmers are the foot soldiers in the war on hunger, and that never has been more apparent than it is in today in Ukraine. As fighter jets soar overhead, bombs drop on cities, and tanks battle...
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Inland Waterways, Critical to Illinois and the Nation, Get Their Due
If you drive over LaSalle’s Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge that spans the Illinois Waterway, you may look down to see barges being pushed by towboats, but probably don’t know exactly what is...
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A European War Grips Washington and Places a Further Strain on U.S. Farmers
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has gripped Washington for weeks, easily becoming the city’s marquee issue as we head into spring. Typically, this level of attention is reserved for domestic...
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American Agriculture Reaches Highest Annual Export Levels Ever Recorded
In case you forgot, American agriculture is a powerhouse. Here’s your reminder: Final calendar year 2021 trade data published by the Department of Commerce earlier this month shows that the...
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RSVP for next week listening sessions
The Illinois Corn Growers Association will hold in-person listening sessions throughout the state to help prepare for the 2023 Farm Bill. As a grassroots organization, we value farmer input...
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IL Corn hosts Mexican Trade Team
Illinois Corn Marketing Board was excited to welcome Mexican white corn buyers from Gruma in Illinois after a halt in visits due to COVID. Representatives from Gruma, a global food company...
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Turkish Feed Grain Importers Enjoy a Visit to Illinois
This past week, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (IL Corn) partnered with the U.S. Grains Council and Marquis Energy to host a trade team of distiller dried grain (DDGS) buyers from Turkey for a...
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Trade Teams Utilize Other Resources
Mark and Cristin Wilson welcomed a video crew to their farm to see corn harvest in action. IL Corn staff and our partners at the US Grains Council and Illinois Pork Producers will use these videos...
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South Korea’s Largest Feed Miller Visits Illinois Corn Crop
South Korea’s Largest Feed Miller Visits Illinois Corn Crop IL Corn hosted grain buyers from Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) on June 3, 2021, primarily to showcase Illinois’s corn crop. NOFI is the...
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