CORN SCOOPS
Our Corn Scoops stories represent a collection of news from various sources that Illinois corn farmers might find valuable. From time to time, we also sprinkle in a bit of opinion! Our goal for Corn Scoops is to provide a service to our membership – a one stop location to catch up on the important issues of the week and to keep up to date on Illinois agriculture.
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SHOOT IT STRAIGHT: A VIDEO CONTEST THAT CELEBRATES AGRICULTURE
Published: Mon. Jun 17th, 2013 by: Becky Finfrock
Lights, Camera, Action! We are calling on all students to channel their "inner Spielberg" and create a video highlighting agriculture. All high school and college students are eligible to submit a short video (2 minutes or less) into the Shoot it Straight Video Contest. Sponsors will be looking for a fresh, original and convincing approach that persuades the viewer of the positive impact agriculture has on the state of Illinois, the United States and the world. All types of videos are welcome; show us your serious newscaster side or make us laugh, just remember to be positive in tone and …Read More » -
PORK NIGHT AT THE CORN CRIB
Published: Fri. Jun 14th, 2013 by: Lindsay Mitchell
Last night, June 13, Illinois farmers and CornBelters fans celebrated Pork Night at the Corn Crib. It turned out to be a great night for non-farmers to learn more about pork production, meet a local hog farmer, and enjoy a delicious DaBurger with pork supplied from local farmers. The non-farmers in attendance learned: · Pork is the world’s most widely eaten meat. · One pig represents 371 servings of pork. · 81 percent of the American population consumes pork at least once every two weeks. · Ham is the number one in-home lunch meat. · Seven common cuts …Read More » -
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE NEXT WEEK
Published: Thu. Jun 13th, 2013 by: Lindsay Mitchell
Students seeking meaningful public relations, communications or marketing internships in agriculture should consider the Illinois Corn Marketing Board fall internships recently announced. Applications are due on June 17. For all students taking college level classes during the fall 2013 semester, the ICMB Social Media internship is an excellent opportunity to engage in promoting agriculture, learning key social media techniques, and keeping up on issues important to the industry. Students who have completed the social media internship can expect to exit the semester with a meaningful portfolio of work and a new skill set to aid in their future …Read More » -
CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN REGARDING HOUSE FARM BILL!
Published: Wed. Jun 12th, 2013 by: Lindsay Mitchell
Your future is at stake. Please call your Congressman today and urge them to support the farm bill and your future. On Monday, Senate Republicans and Democrats bridged their partisan divide and voted to pass the Senate's version of the farm bill, moving U.S. farming one step closer to a more secure future. Now the fate of the farm bill resides in the House, where members will begin discussion on their version next week (Monday June 17). Formally known as, H.R. 1947 the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, passage of the House farm bill is …Read More » -
ICGA STATEMENT ON SENATE FARM BILL PASSAGE
Published: Tue. Jun 11th, 2013 by: Tricia Braid
After-hours yesterday evening, the U.S. Senate passed their version of the 2013 Farm Bill. It’s another step toward completion of the process, with the House hopefully moving on their version of the legislation before the end of the month. The extension of the current Farm Bill expires at the end of September. Illinois Corn Growers Association President Paul Taylor released a statement. Illinois Corn Growers Association President Paul Taylor, a family farmer from Esmond, IL, issued the following statement today after hearing the U.S. Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (2013 farm bill) by a vote of …Read More » -
LANDVIEWER PROVIDES IMPORTANT FARMER INFORMATION
Published: Mon. Jun 10th, 2013 by: Lindsay Mitchell
Many of you have some of your crop in the ground, if not all of it and you’re probably interested in growing degree days and plant vigor.The rest of you that are waiting to continue planting might be concerned about rainfall and soil temperature. At IL Corn, we can help you with all of those. On LandViewer, geospatial technologies can help you assess crop progress throughout the season. Using technologies developed at the University of Illinois Chicago, LandViewer provides daily updates of corn vegetation progress (using NASA Satellite data), corn relevant weather variables (growing degree days compared to …Read More » -
FARM BILL STILL IN FLUX
Published: Fri. Jun 7th, 2013 by: Ted Delicath
Your job, your income and your land will be affected by the Farm Bills in both the House and Senate. Find out how by clicking on the link above! The Senate Farm Bill: S. 954 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 Yesterday morning, the Senate voted 75-22 to invoke cloture on the farm bill with both Senators Durbin and Kirk voting in favor of the motion. Last night the Senate recessed for the week. At which time, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid set a vote on the farm bill for 5:30 p.m. on Monday. A full list of …Read More » -
CELEBRATE DAIRY MONTH
Published: Thu. Jun 6th, 2013 by: Lindsay Mitchell
It’s the sixth day of June, and I doubt you’ve made it this far without reading that June is Dairy Month. It’s a time to celebrate dairy farmers, appreciate the nutritional benefits of milk and milk products, and learn more about the U.S. dairy industry.So without further ado … Here are a few things you might not know about the Illinois dairy industry, its impact on the state, and how your corn plays a part in the final product. · It takes 1.8 pounds of corn to produce one gallon of milk. · That’s 19.3 cents of corn in every …Read More » -
E-85 OVER $1 CHEAPER AT SOME LOCATIONS
Published: Wed. Jun 5th, 2013 by: Tricia Braid
Are gas prices getting you down? If you have a flex-fuel vehicle, there’s no better time than the present to be fueling up with E-85 or another higher blend of ethanol. With pump prices soaring over the $4 mark, ethanol is more attractive than ever with E-85 available at more than a $1 discount in some areas. This morning in Bloomington-Normal, gas prices for regular unleaded had surged over $4, with many stations selling 87 octane regular fuel for $4.09 a gallon. E-85, however, was available for $2.99. As you know, all flex-fuel vehicles can use fuel up to and …Read More » -
FARM BILL UPDATE: SENATE VOTE POSSIBLE THIS WEEK OR NEXT
Published: Tue. Jun 4th, 2013 by: Tricia Braid
In news out of Washington, DC, this afternoon, debate in the Senate on the 2013 Farm Bill may be ending by the end of the week. This opens the door for a vote either later this week or on Monday of next week. Illinois Corn Growers Association has been heavily engaged in the crafting of the next farm bill and will continue doing so through the House version, conference committee, and ultimate signing by the President. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., told reporters today that the Senate is likely to invoke cloture on the Farm Bill on Thursday, …Read More » -
CORN FARMERS HIGHLIGHTED AT CORNBELTERS STADIUM
Published: Mon. Jun 3rd, 2013 by: Lindsay Mitchell
The Normal CornBelters have two weeks under their “belts” and Illinois corn farmers have two weeks of corn farmer promotion behind them as well. Now in the third year of our partnership, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board works with the Normal CornBelters to have an opportunity to reach non-farm audiences in Central Illinois. ICMB tests messages about corn, corn production, and corn farmers, also taking the opportunity to dispel myths about corn for those that are living in the middle of corn country. As an example, one key message that you might see as you …Read More »