• FARMER TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF CORN CHECKOFF REFERENDUM

  Published: February 22, 2012

  Jeff Scates, president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), spoke in Springfield yesterday at the hearing held by the Illinois Department of Agriculture regarding the proposed referendum to increase the corn checkoff rate. In his testimony, Scates referenced specific farmer comments on the issue and also explained the expectation of the ICGA as a whole. “Illinois Corn... Read More>>

  
  

• JOBS, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, ENERGY SECURITY DEFINE AMERICA’S ETHANOL INDUSTRY IN 2011

  Published: February 21, 2012

  Illinois has enjoyed a vibrant and growing ethanol industry for several years, contributing to the economic well-being of our state and guaranteeing its agricultural economic backbone remains strong. In fact, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board has heavily invested in research assisting the Illinois ethanol industry as the Illinois Corn Growers Association has supported it in Washington,... Read More>>

  
  

• ILLINOIS FARM FAMILIES HAPPENINGS

  Published: February 20, 2012

  Illinois corn farmers have told us that improving the public perception of agriculture should be among our top priorities. That's why the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is among the initial coalition that formed Illinois Farm Families. We're partnered with the Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Pork Producers Association, and the Illinois Farm Bureau proving that the... Read More>>

  
  

• EPA’s APPROVAL OF E-15 HEALTH EFFECTS STUDIES GOOD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS, FARMERS

  Published: February 17, 2012

  America’s consumers are one step closer to expanded choices at the pump when they fill up, giving them the opportunity to save money while supporting a homegrown fuel. Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) learned today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved industry-submitted research studies proving that E-15, a blend of 15 percent corn-based ethanol and 85... Read More>>

  
  

• NTIA: LIGHTSQUARED’S PLAN WILL IMPACT GPS

  Published: February 16, 2012

  The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced to the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday that LightSquared's plans to build a nationwide 4G broadband network will impact global positioning systems. NTIA said the latest round of testing showed there is "no practical way to mitigate the potential interference at this time." For now, the proposal is dead... Read More>>

  
  

• WORLDWIDE PERSPECTIVE VITAL IN TRADE DISCUSSIONS

  Published: February 15, 2012

  There's a lot more to the international grain trade than loading the rail cars or the barges at your local terminals. If you're delivering grain to Central America, you're looking for any and every way to make US grains more valuable and competitive against the increasingly more competent South American competition. We take the system for granted on the "upstream" side of things too much of the... Read More>>

  
  

• ICGA STATEMENT REGARDING COST OVER-RUNS AT OLMSTED LOCK AND DAM

  Published: February 14, 2012

  Illinois Corn Growers Association immediate past-president, Jim Reed, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ revelation in the President’s FY ’13 budget of the cost over-run amount at the Olmsted Lock and Dam project on the Ohio River: “The volunteer farmer leaders of the Illinois Corn Growers Association have kept a close eye on the... Read More>>

  
  

• EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORN

  Published: February 13, 2012

  At the U.S. Grains Council 9th Annual International Marketing Conference and 52nd Annual Membership Meeting, attendees are learning of export opportunities for corn and other grains. In addition, the USGC now represents DDGS as a portion of this market development opportunity, adding value back to the US corn farmer. The Illinois Corn Marketing Board recognizes that exports are a vital component... Read More>>

  
  

• ETHANOL EXPORTS KEEP INDUSTRY AFLOAT AS OIL REPORTS CUSHY PROFITS

  Published: February 10, 2012

  Isn’t it funny how in the same country that can produce a homegrown, renewable fuel 60 cents a gallon cheaper than when using imported petroleum, the news is that the homegrown industry is hanging on by FOREIGN market purchases? It’s not funny ha-ha, it’s funny shake-your-head in disbelief. The U.S. ethanol industry is staying afloat based on export sales at this point. As... Read More>>

  
  

• ILLINOIS FARMERS CELEBRATE GREEN WEEK

  Published: February 9, 2012

  It might be National Green Week, but Illinois farmers celebrate being green every single day of their lives. Consider these statistics: An acre of corn removes 8 tons of harmful greenhouse gas, more than that produced by your car annually. No-till acres have increased 35 percent to 55 million acres since biotech crops were introduced. No-till reduced soil erosion 1 billion tons per... Read More>>

  
  

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