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Henry Recognized for Environmental Work for ICGA

Lindsay Mitchell

November 23rd, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA

Margaret Henry, Director of Sustainable Agriculture for PepsiCo, was honored by the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) at their annual meeting on November 23rd for her commitment to farmers...

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IL Corn Farmers Recognize Rep. Bustos

Lindsay Mitchell

November 23rd, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA

Representative Cheri Bustos received the ethanol award from the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) at the group’s annual meeting on November 23, 2021, in Bloomington, Illinois.   Rep....

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ICGA Elects New Officers, Board Members

Lindsay Mitchell

November 23rd, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA

Martin Marr, a farmer from Jacksonville, IL, has been elected president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) for 2021-2022 at their re-organizational meeting, which was held today...

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ICGA Celebrates Paul & Donna Jeschke's Service to IL Corn Farmers

Lindsay Mitchell

November 23rd, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB

Paul and Donna Jeschke of Mazon, IL are the recipients of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s (ICGA) top award. ICGA leaders honored the couple for their service to Illinois corn farmers at...

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ICGA Names Environmental Award After Longtime Supporter

Lindsay Mitchell

November 23rd, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA

For the first time, ICGA awarded the Mike Plumer Environmental Excellence Award at their annual meeting on November 23 in Bloomington, IL. Margaret Henry, Director of Sustainable Agriculture for...

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Mike Perrine: Media Award Recipient

Lindsay Mitchell

November 23rd, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA

The Illinois Corn Growers Association’s 2021 Excellence in Media Award was given to Mike Perrine, MP Ag Radio of Troy, IL, at the ICGA Annual Meeting today (11/23/21 in Bloomington, Illinois.  The...

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Conservation Corner: Focusing on Fertilizer and Tillage

Megan Dwyer

November 11th, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB |  Conservation |  Precision Conservation Management

As harvest wraps up for most farmers across the state and an overall favorable forecast is predicted, focus turns to fall fertilizer and tillage. Precision Conservation Management (PCM) looks at...

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ICGA Statement on the November 5 Passage of Infrastructure Bill

Lindsay Mitchell

November 8th, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Locks and Dams

Illinois Corn Growers Association President Randy DeSutter, a farmer from Woodhull, made the following statement while reflecting on Friday’s passage of an infrastructure bill:   “After several...

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Save the Date: IL Corn Growers Association Annual Meeting on November 23

Lindsay Mitchell

November 3rd, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA

The IL Corn Growers Association is excited to hold their 2021 annual meeting on November 23rd at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, IL. After holding the meeting virtually last year, the format...

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ICGA Evaluates Fertilizer Challenge on Behalf of Illinois Farmers

Lindsay Mitchell

November 1st, 2021  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Public Outreach |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

Last week, the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) contacted Illinois representatives on the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Agriculture Committee to alert them of the concern we have...

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