Coalition 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...
MoreGM Corn Ban Updates
A timeline has formulated as efforts continue to resolve Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption. In December 2020, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López...
MoreCommunity College Programming Invests in the Future Ag Workforce in Illinois
According to a July FarmDoc article, Agricultural Consumer Economics Professor Mark White shares that connecting young people to a beneficial work opportunity is a critical step in building and...
MoreILLINOIS FARM FAMILIES TO BE FEATURED IN SUPER BOWL LVIII COMMERCIAL
Illinois fans tuning into this weekend’s big game may see some familiar faces in a new commercial featuring five Illinois farm families. The commercial, titled “Career Path,” will air during Super...
MorePayments Available for 2023 Cover Crops Through Farmers for Soil Health
Bloomington, Illinois – Farmers in Illinois can receive incentive payments for cover crops planted in 2023 by enrolling in Farmers for Soil Health by February 28. Farmers for Soil Health is a...
MoreIL Corn Celebrates Farm Advocate Megan Dwyer's National Recognition in Young Leaders Competition
Megan Dwyer, a valuable member of the IL Corn team, has clinched 4th place nationally in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition. Megan's...
MoreExperts Remain Optimistic Despite Hurdles Overseas
National Corn Growers Association Lead Economist Krista Swanson remains optimistic despite overseas obstacles for United States corn exports. Drought in Central America and turmoil in the Middle...
MoreCorn to Capitol: Bunting Serves Second Year as State Rep.
An unconventional pathway to Springfield did not falter Jason Bunting’s steadfast support for agriculture as a freshman member of Illinois’s General Assembly. Former IL Corn Grower...
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