Frey Family Farms Receives Illinois Leopold Conservation Award
Frey Family Farms of Dahlgren is the recipient of the inaugural Illinois Leopold Conservation Award®. The prestigious award, given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, recognizes...
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AGRICULTURE TO EPA: GET THE SCIENCE RIGHT
Independent Scientific Panel Takes Another Look At Atrazine Corn and sorghum farmers took time away from their farms to testify this week before an Environmental Protection Agency Scientific...
MoreICGA and NCGA Applaud USTR for Requesting USMCA Panel Formation
The U.S. Trade Representative today requested a panel formation under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement over Mexico’s decision to ban imports of biotech corn used for human consumption. “Trade...
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Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Grain and Livestock Industries
This spring, Illinois pork producer Chad Leman received a grim announcement from the Supreme Court on his fiftieth birthday. On May 11, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld California’s Proposition...
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Corn & Soybean Farmers Can Experience “Fueling Progress” During Farm Progress Show
IL Corn and the Illinois Soybean Association are proud to showcase all the ways they are “Fueling Progress” during the Farm Progress Show, August 29-31 in Decatur, IL at Lot 605. The shared...
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Members of Congress Head Home to Hear from Constituents During August Recess
I still remember arriving in Washington, D.C., as a young congressional intern and quickly figuring out my favorite and not so favorite aspects of the city. The hot, sticky summers here were one...
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Ethanol Industry Wants Answers on Year-Round E15
This week, the IL Corn Growers Association sent a letter alongside 23 organizations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking the administration to immediately finalize its ruling on the...
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7 IL Farmers Share Best and Worst Decisions Made
"Hard to answer because hindsight is 20/20. What might look like a good or bad decision at first might turn out the opposite later. For example, I bought a farm in 1980 that’s value dropped in...
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Maize Matters: C2A: EPA “BETS THE FARM” ON EVS
This story is a feature article in ICGA's PAC Newsletter: Maize Matters This June, ICGA asked for your help in a C2A challenging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)on their...
MoreMaize Matters: Wins for Corn this Spring
This story is a feature article in ICGA's PAC Newsletter: Maize Matters State Boost for Ethanol The Illinois General Assembly’s spring session wassuccessful for ICGA as the state legislature...
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Maize Matters: Blue Jackets on the Hill
This story is a feature article in ICGA's PAC Newsletter: Maize Matters Blue corduroy jackets were hot and heavy in Washington D.C during July, but Illinois FFA members said they were honored...
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National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Releases Extremely Ambitious CAFE Standards
Last week, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a proposal that would require an industry fleet-wide average of approximately 58 miles per gallon for cars and...
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Illinois Farmers Council looks ahead at the future of agriculture
Yesterday, the IL Corn Growers Association teamed up with agricultural organizations throughout the state to discuss emerging markets and legislation impacting the industry. The 2023...
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