ICGA Annual Meeting: November 24 in Bloomington, IL

The IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is happy to welcome all members, leaders, and media to their annual meeting, held this year on November 24 at the AgriCenter, 14169 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL.

This meeting will feature updates from Mark Bunselmeyer, ICGA President; Rodney Weinzierl, IL Corn Executive Director; Matt Raben, IL Corn Marketing Board Chairman; and Matt Frostic, National Corn Growers Association President. ICGA also holds its annual awards ceremony at this event, recognizing farmers and leaders with the Mike Plumer Environmental Award, Randy Stauffer Stewardship Award, Ethanol Award, Excellence in Media Award, and World of Corn Award.

Following the business session of the meeting, ICGA will welcome speakers to address the group, including Jerry Costello, Illinois Director of Agriculture; Kelsey Barnes, Cultivate Advisory; and Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag Solutions. Please see the agenda for more details.

The above-listed leadership of our state and national associations, as well as other staff, farmer leaders, and award winners, will be available immediately after the annual meeting for interviews with the media. Specific topics that farmers and staff will be prepared to address are as follows:

• ICGA update and focus for 2027
• ICMB update and focus for 2027
• National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center funding and expansion
• E15 and higher ethanol blend priorities
• Marine fuel as a new demand driver
• Farm Bill passage and priorities
• Status of 45Z tax credit for ethanol plants
• Learnings from US Grains and BioProducts Council’s Export Exchange 2026
• Managing risk and maximizing profitability based on PCM data

You need not register to attend this event.

Summary:

ICGA Annual Meeting                       November 24

8:00 am – 1:30 pm                              AgriCenter, Bloomington, IL