ETHANOL

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22,637

JOBS IN ILLINOIS

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657 MILLION

BUSHELS OF CORN

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$11.4 BILLION

IN ECONOMIC OUTPUT

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WET & DRY ETHANOL PLANTS

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NCERC

National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center

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bluestem Biosciences

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Illinois Renewable Fuels Association

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The production of ethanol in Illinois equals over 657 million bushels a year

IL Corn tackles legislative barriers to a growing ethanol market.  IL Corn is also updating ethanol infrastructure so that when the legislative barriers are removed, we’re ready to fuel up Illinois! We promote your fuel through programs with local retailers.

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ETHANOL VIDEOS

Ethanol blends give drivers a renewable fuel choice.

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FOOD & FUEL

Illinois farmers grow more than enough corn for all uses

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ETHANOL & LIVESTOCK

Ethanol byproducts make valuable livestock feed.

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LOWER EMISSIONS

In reducing emissions, ethanol outperforms gasoline

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NEWS

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Trump Administration Announces Guidance for 45Z Implementation

By Lyndi Allen • September 10, 2026
The IRS released guidance to provide farmers with more clarity on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and its role in supporting domestic biofuel production.
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Inside NCERC: Meet Evan - An Operator and Research Fellow

By Tara Desmond • September 8, 2026
Step inside NCERC to see how Illinois corn growers are helping drive research into ethanol, new technologies and the next big opportunities for corn.
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EPA Grants Biofuel Exemptions

By Lyndi Allen • September 2, 2026
EPA has granted 1.76 billion RIN exemptions to small refiners, raising concerns among farmers and biofuel producers about the potential impact on demand for renewable fuel.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.