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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NEWS

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By Tara Desmond September 18, 2025
IL Corn joined the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and Illinois Economic Development Association on a Japan trade mission, strengthening global markets for Illinois corn and ethanol and fostering new opportunities for farmers.
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By Lyndi Allen September 18, 2025
IL Corn advocated for Illinois corn farmers on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. to advocate for corn farmers by meeting with legislative staff and agency officials on behalf of corn farmers.
Gasoline price display: Ethanol at $3.349, regular unleaded at $3.799, unleaded at $3.849, plus at $4.149, and super unleaded at $4.449.
By Lyndi Allen September 10, 2025
Push to Protect Farmers and Fuel Demand. Renewable fuels are about giving farmers a stronger market, help drivers save at the pump, and move our country toward energy independence.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.