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...
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IL 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...
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As 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,...
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Lock 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,...
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Grassroots 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...
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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...
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NEW 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...
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6 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...
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