From Fields to Flight: IL Corn Plays Role in SAF Conference
Seeds are being sown to position Illinois as a hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). On March 21-22, IL Corn and the Illinois Manufacturing Association hosted the inaugural Sustainable...
MoreIL Corn Growers Association Responds to EPA Final Tailpipe Emissions Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized their Tailpipe Emissions Rule last week, making the rule even a bit more stringent than originally proposed. IL Corn joined several groups in...
MoreAs Spring Arrives, Washington Policymakers and Corn Grower Leaders Prepare for the Year Ahead
March is an important month in Washington. It’s the month that cherry blossoms bloom to the delight of city residents and tourists alike, and many outdoor activities, such as marathons, take off,...
MoreInaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference Highlights Opportunity for Renewable Fuel to Lower Emissions and Transform Industries
Inaugural conference will discuss latest in scientific research, production, and logistics The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), in partnership with Intersect Illinois and the IL...
MoreLock and Dam Modernization Receives $120 Million Allocation
This week, lock and dam modernization projects on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers saw a $120 million allocation thanks to a bipartisan group of Illinois representatives and senators....
MoreFarm Families Will Lose with the EPA’s New Tailpipe Standard
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Upon reading the final EPA emissions standards for sedans and light-and medium-duty trucks, IL Corn Growers Association President Dave Rylander, a farmer from Victoria, IL,...
MoreGrassroots Advocacy in Action: IL Corn Farmer Leaders Influence Policy in DC
Last week, eleven farmer leaders of IL Corn visited Washington, DC to build relationships with the Illinois congressional delegation, engage in conversations about issues impacting Illinois corn...
MoreCoalition of Business, Labor, Agriculture Groups Unveil Landmark Legislation to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage in Illinois
IL Corn represents farmer members in discussions to promote ethanol market development and protect landowner rights A coalition of business, labor and agriculture groups have united behind...
MoreIllinois' Inland Waterways: A Crucial Economic Engine
Illinois proudly hosts 1,100 miles of navigable inland waterways, facilitating the movement of over 70 million tons of freight valued at $17.9 billion annually. The pivotal commodities transported...
MoreNEW COVER CROP GUIDE PUBLISHED BY PRECISION CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT
Precision Conservation Management (PCM), a program of IL Corn and the Illinois Soybean Association, released a new cover crop guidebook this month in Prairie Farmer Magazine. PCM has conducted...
More6 Farmers Share Cover Crop Tips
Six Illinois farmers come together to share their insights and experiences on a practice that's not just farming but stewardship of the land, navigating the delicate balance between tradition and...
MoreRadicle Growth Launches The Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge Sponsored by US Corn Farmers
The search is on for AgTech, Chemical, or Material Start-ups and Growth Companies worldwide whose innovative technologies and business models create new uses for corn and long-term sustainable...
MorePolicymakers Must Take a Broader Approach to Reducing Tailpipe Emissions
America is in pursuit of a clean energy future, but to get there, our leaders must prioritize a solution that already exists at gas stations across the country. Ethanol, made from corn...
MorePut the BRAKES on HB1634
This week, Illinois state lawmakers tried hitting the gas to incorporate California’s extreme vehicle emissions standards into the Midwest. HB1634 allows California to govern Illinois Vehicle...
MoreIL Corn Thanks Lawmakers for Support of GREET
Seven members of Illinois’s congressional delegation joined a group of 43 lawmakers in a letter to the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Lifecycle Analysis Interagency Working Group voicing their support...
MoreKey Illinois Summary Points of 2022 Census
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about...
MoreThe Game in Washington that Rivals the Super Bowl
This is the best February since last February. That’s because, like this time last year, my beloved Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. Like millions of Americans, I was glued to the...
MoreIllinois Ag Groups Support Expanded Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program
(Springfield, IL) The IL Corn Growers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Farm Bureau and American Farmland Trust are seeking expanded state investment into a popular program...
MoreCorn Farmers Key Stakeholders in First SAF Conference
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – IL Corn is pleased to announce the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) conference uniting the state’s stakeholders in the airline, manufacturing, government and...
MoreValentine's Day Can be Corny
It’s a day some of us may dread or love but IL Corn took this as a chance to partner with another ag company to spread the love. “Prairie State Tractor caught my attention with their...
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