ICGA News
FARMER TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF CORN CHECKOFF REFERENDUM
Published: February 21, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tricia Braid (309) 557-3257 Bloomington, IL – Jeff Scates, president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), spoke in Springfield today 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... Read More>>
EPA’s APPROVAL OF E-15 HEALTH EFFECTS STUDIES GOOD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS, FARMERS
Published: February 17, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tricia Braid February 17, 2012 (309) 557-3257 BLOOMINGTON, Ill.—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)... Read More>>
ICGA STATEMENT REGARDING COST OVER-RUNS AT OLMSTED LOCK AND DAM
Published: February 14, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lindsay Mitchell (309) 557-3257 BLOOMINGTON, Ill.—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... Read More>>
ETHANOL SUBSIDY EXPIRES LEAVING UNCERTAINTY AT THE PUMP
Published: December 27, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tricia Braid (309) 827-0912, (309) 830-3393 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — When the sun sets on 2011, so will it set on the ethanol tax credit, leaving hundreds of millions of Americans in the dark when it comes to how much it will cost to “fill’er up” in 2012. “It might cost you more to fill up with gas as early as New Years... Read More>>
CROP INSURANCE RE-RATE POSITIVE, FALLS SHORT OF THE MARK
Published: November 28, 2011
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tricia Braid (309) 557-3257, (309) 830-3393 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- A decision today in Washington, DC, means the crop insurance investment made by Midwestern corn farmers more closely represents their risk, although still misses the mark on making sure that farmer and government investments stay out of corporate pockets. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)... Read More>>
ICGA CELEBRATES STEVE PIGG'S SERVICE TO IL CORN FARMERS
Published: November 23, 2011
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Mitchell 309-557-3257 Bloomington, IL – Steve Pigg, former Illinois Corn Growers Association President and Bushnell, IL farmer, is the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s (ICGA) top award presented at the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 22, 2011 at the DoubleTree Hotel. The World of Corn Award goes to... Read More>>
KINSELLA RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Published: November 22, 2011
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Mitchell 309-557-3257 Bloomington, IL – Jim Kinsella, Lexington, IL farmer, is the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s (ICGA) 2011 Environmental Award. The award recognizes individuals who exhibit commitment to conservation and environmental preservation. “Jim’s dedication to the prevention of soil erosion... Read More>>
ETHANOL PROMOTER RECOGNIZED BY CORN GROWERS
Published: November 22, 2011
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Mitchell 309-557-3257 Bloomington, IL – The Honorable Glenn Poshard was recognized by the Illinois Corn Growers Association for his work in support of the ethanol industry during their Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel today. He was presented with the Ethanol Award which seeks to celebrate the contributions of individuals that promote the... Read More>>
DR. MUNIR CHERYAN HONORED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ETHANOL INDUSTRY
Published: November 22, 2011
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Mitchell 309-557-3257 Bloomington, IL – University of Illinois researcher, Dr. Munir Cheryan, was the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s 2011 Ethanol Award today during their annual meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel. “Dr. Cheryan has provided invaluable assistance to IL Corn for more than 20 years, making ethanol... Read More>>
JOSH FLINT: MEDIA AWARD RECIPIENT
Published: November 22, 2011
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Mitchell 309-557-3257 Bloomington, IL – The Illinois Corn Growers Association’s 2011 Media Award was given to Josh Flint, Editor of Prairie Farmer Magazine, at the ICGA Annual Meeting today at the DoubleTree Hotel. “We welcome the opportunity to honor someone who values our industry, loves our farmers, and has spent a lifetime... Read More>>