FFA STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE FARM POLICY INPUT TO SECRETARY VILSACK
On January 20, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke at the National FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Board Meeting in Washington, DC. During his speech, Secretary Vilsack issued a challenge to the...
MoreCOMPARISON OF ARRM VERSUS SRRP PROPOSAL
The 2012 Farm Bill will be written this weekend and IL Corn continues to work with Congressmen, Senators and their staff to insure the best possible options for Illinois corn farmers. For a...
More2011 CONSUMER TRUST BOOKLET NOW AVAILABLE
Consumer research…so many agricultural groups are clamoring to get our arms around the latest consumer research. Why is that important? Well it’s those influential consumers that influence trends...
MoreWHAT'S WITH THE YELLOW GAS CAPS
Although those of us that deal with renewable fuels and ethanol issues on a nearly daily basis know what the yellow gas caps mean, that doesn’t mean everyone else does! Have you seen anyone...
MoreANHYDROUS GOING ON IN YOUR AREA? TEMP MAP SAYS THAT'S A NO-GO
Now more than ever, the practice of fall applied Nitrogen is under the microscope in Illinois. Regardless of individual farmer opinions on the matter, the fact is that environmental interests...
MoreSHIMKUS RECEIVES ?EUR~FUELING GROWTH' AWARD
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) received the first ever “Fueling Growth” award from Growth Energy, a national organization of producers and supporters of ethanol. The award...
MoreU.S. CORN FED PORK GAINING MARKET SHARE IN CHINA
While China has been a booming market for U.S. pork exports this year – up 336 percent over 2010 – much of that product has been anonymously consumed through the processing and catering sectors....
MoreUSDA PLANS TO CANCEL ETHANOL CO-PRODUCT (DDGS) REPORT
In a cost-cutting measure, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is planning to cancel the Distiller Co-Products for Feed Survey announced in March slated to be done in January...
MoreFIELD MOMS TOUR
On Saturday, October 15, seven Field Moms (Chicago-area moms who have questions about their food, farmers, and farming) were given an opportunity to see first-hand how their food is grown and...
MoreCITY PRODUCE PROJECT CONNECTS FARMERS, URBANITES
Originally published on Agrinews, by Tom Doran Illinois corn producers are doing their part to provide fresh, healthy food for those residing in “food deserts.” This marks the second year...
MoreEFFECTIVE COVER CROPPING IN THE MIDWEST
Are you interested in cover crops as a means to protect the water and soil in your care? You might be interested in Effective Cover Cropping in the Midwest, a conference sponsored by the Soil...
MoreANNUAL ILLINOIS COMMODITY CONFERENCE CHALLENGES PRODUCERS TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE
Agricultural commodity producers from across the state will gather for the 2011 Illinois Commodity Conference on Tuesday, November 22 at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington,...
MoreCORN FARMERS THANK MEMBERS OF IL DELEGATION FOR A ?EURoeYES?EUR? VOTE ON FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
Today, Illinois corn farmers are happily thanking the members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation who voted “yes” for increased market opportunities and economic stimulus through free trade...
MoreTEN CHICAGO-AREA MOMS WHO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT FOOD AND FARMING WILL EXPLORE ILLINOIS FAMILY FARMS
Ten Chicago-area moms who have questions about food, farmers and farming have been selected as Illinois Farm Families®’ “Field Moms.” Throughout the next year, these moms will get the chance to...
MoreVOTES ON FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW!
Votes in both the House and the Senate are scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12, to ratify the Colombia, Panama, and Korea Free Trade Agreements. All three agreements mean new markets...
MoreILLINOIS REQUIRING MEDICAL CARDS WITH SOME CDLs
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has begun sending letters to Illinois CDL holders as part of a two-year process for drivers to declare what kind of a driver they are, or will be....
MoreUSDA NASS STATISTICS DIRECTOR JOE PRUSACKI ANSWERS USDA REPORT CRITICISMS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture holds many roles, not the least of which is that of data aggregator and statistics reporting service. Those reports are sometimes met with a great deal of...
MoreILLINOIS CORN FARMERS THANK CONGRESSMAN COSTELLO FOR HIS SERVICE
On October 4, Congressman Jerry Costello of Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, announced that he will not seek re-election in the fall of 2012. He plans to finish out his eleventh term and...
MoreILLINOIS CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS HOUSE'S QUICK ACTION ON FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tricia Braid (309)...
MoreFREE TRADE AGREMEENTS SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL
Yesterday, President Obama submitted the Korea, Colombia, and Panama Free Trade Agreements to Congress for their consideration. Congress now has 90 days to approve the agreements. Together,...
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