Welcome to Illinois Corn

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Agriculture is Illinois largest industry, contributing billions of dollars to the state's economy each year. And corn is the largest contributor, providing food, feed, fiber and fuel. The corn industry helps sustain thriving processing, manufacturing, export and livestock sectors in our economy.  In fact, the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) make their home in McLean County, IL, the top producing corn county in the entire nation yielding 77 million bushels of the total state production of 2.3 billion bushels in 2007.  The Illinois Corn Growers Association works to constantly improve the business climate and policy environment for corn production at the local, state and nationa...

 

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Mustang Enthusiasts Show Growing Ethanol Interest

August 27 -   Interest in ethanol and its potential role in our energy complex are at an all time high. As the public debate over the pros and cons of ethanol continues it is interesting to see what other are saying about the corn-based domestic fuel. ...

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You Can Have Your Corn...Fuel, Feed, and Fiber...And Eat it Too!

August 26 - Ethanol critics have been relentless in pressing their argument that America must choose between making food or fuel from corn. It's a false choice. We can -- and must -- do both, An article from the Renewable Fuels Now Coalition, of which the Illinois Corn Gr...

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Clouser Continued Winning Ways Promoting E85 and Winning Races

August 25 - Mario Clouser of Auburn, Illinois, made it two in a row Saturday night when he won the 25-lap UMARA National midget feature, driving his E-85 Ethanol, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, Beast/Mopar midget. UMARA National midget rookie Mario Clouser won hi...

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Food & Fuel

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Food and Fuel: Ethanol Information

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Campaign 2

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Chicago Bears Teams With Growers in Support of E85


In agriculture, September has growers getting ready for harvest, but for much of Illinois it also means the beginning of another season for the Chicago Bears. This season, the two events will have something in common; the promotion of E85 ethanol fuel.

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