“Working with a great team of people to continuously improve plant results is the most satisfying part of the work here for me,” said Mosbey. “I’m proud of what the ethanol industry and ethanol plants have been able to do for the rural communities in which they operate and proud of the beneficial impact that our products have on fuel prices, air quality, and livestock feed rations. Seeing corn demand and biofuels adoption grow to provide food, feed, and fuel to consumers has been a great experience.”
Mosbey has served as the General Manager of LincolnLand Agri-Energy, an ethanol plant in Crawford County in Palestine, IL, for the past 17 years. He led the plant to recently celebrate 20 years of ethanol production making over one billion gallons of ethanol and using more than 360 million bushels of Illinois corn.
“Eric is one of those leaders that has shown up for the ethanol industry – an important demand driver for corn – and made it more successful by his leadership and example,” said ICGA President and Victoria, IL farmer Dave Rylander. “He is always willing to represent the industry, is knowledgeable and has earned the trust of his peers. We are delighted to honor his work for ethanol with this award.”
Mosbey and his wife have three daughters and celebrate that his family farm in Lawrence County is still owned and operated by his family today.
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About the IL Corn Growers Association
IL Corn Growers Association is a state-based organization that represents the interests of corn farmers in Illinois, maintaining a high profile on issues in Washington, DC, and Springfield, IL. Through grassroots advocacy, ICGA creates a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully. In order to fulfill this mission, the organization conducts governmental affairs activities at all levels, market development projects, and educational and member service programs. For further information regarding their work and involvement, visit their website www.ilcorn.org.
