CORN LEADERSHIP DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE OF CORN-BASED ETHANOL
Bill Christ, Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, and Jeff Scates, President of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, along with Illinois Corn staff Rod Weinzierl and Dave Loos...
MoreTEE UP AND SUPPORT AG IN THE CLASSROOM
Consumer research has taught us several things. One of the most remarkable lessons from that research is that just one experience on a farm or with a farmer can be enough to influence a person...
MoreLIVESTOCK PROMISES STRONG CORN DEMAND
At a recent meeting of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, word was that there continues to be a strong demand for meat protein worldwide. The Illinois Corn Marketing Board invests corn checkoff...
MoreATRAZINE LITIGATION SETTLED
A lawsuit against the most studied crop protectant ever, atrazine, and the farmers that use it, has been settled by the chemical's maker, Syngenta. The lawsuit had been languishing in Federal...
MoreFARM FAMILIES TO RETURN TO THE NATION'S CAPITAL WITH EDUCATION PROGRAM THIS SUMMER
There will be new faces in ads around the nation’s Capital this summer, with some Illinois farmers being featured. The Lamoreux family will be joining the Corn Farmers Coalition campaign as well...
MoreAGRICULTURAL GROUPS MEET WITH INTERIM DIRECTOR OF AG, BOB FLIDER
Today, Interim-State Director of Agriculture Bob Flider met with leadership and staff of Illinois agricultural associations to brief him on key issues and concerns of the industry that he will...
MoreJAPANESE OFFICIALS TOUR ILLINOIS ETHANOL PLANT
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MoreHAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST NONSENSE REGARDING E-15?
Last week, the American Petroleum Institute released a “junk science” report that caught the attention of a lot of people. It wasn’t anything new. They were singing the same old song about the...
MoreCORNBELTERS LOOK FORWARD TO AN EXCITING SEASON!
The Normal CornBelters presented by Illinois Corn Farmers begin the 2012 season tonight with a season opener against the Windy City Thunderbolts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available online and at...
MoreDR. GARY SCHNITKEY TESTIFIES AT FARM BILL HEARING
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representative Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing, seeking comments on the draft Farm Bill passed through the Senate Ag...
MoreJERRY BANGE INTERVIEW
Last weekend University of Illinois Extension farm broadcaster Todd Gleason and his Commodity Week radio program guests spoke with Jerry Bange of the World Agricultural Outlook Board. The board...
MoreOUR FOCUS IS FARM BILL NOW!
The Illinois Corn Growers Association continues to urge Congress for a “Farm Bill Now,” even while the probability of accomplishing a Farm Bill in 2012 seems up in the air. On the positive side,...
MoreUSDA CELEBRATES 150 YEARS
Tomorrow, the United States Department of Agriculture will celebrate its 150th anniversary. On May 15, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing the USDA. It...
MoreILLINOIS CORN CHECKOFF SUPPORTS LIVESTOCK THROUGH EXPORTS
As a program to increase the value of the domestic livestock industry, Illinois corn farmer checkoff dollars are invested by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board in the U.S. Meat Export Federation....
MoreAN OPEN LETTER TO OPRAH: COME TO MY FARM AND SEE WHY BIOTECH CROPS MAKE SENSE
Dear Oprah, Come to my farm. Visit the land that I’ve worked since I was a boy. See this place so that you’ll never again let bad articles on agriculture tarnish the pages of your magazine or...
MoreSTIRRING THE ETHANOL POT
It’s amazing that a legitimate sounding organization can really be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Witness the “Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy,” (IATP) an official sounding organization...
MoreILLINOIS PLANTING: SO FAR, SO GOOD
Though wet weather slowed some of the higher than average corn planting progress in Illinois last week, yesterday’s planting progress report for Illinois showed that corn planting progress as...
MoreCORNBELTERS EXHIBITION GAME MAY 10
The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are playing an exhibition game at the Corn Crib on Thursday, May 10, at 10 a.m. The CornBelters will play their first regular season...
MoreIL CORN REVVED UP FOR THIRD SEASON WITH NASCAR
Illinois’ family corn farmers have entered their third season of involvement with NASCAR, one of this country’s most watched sporting series. In fact, NASCAR counts more than 60 million fans....
MoreIN DEFENSE OF ETHANOL?EUR?
Just in case the cost savings at the pump isn’t enough to motivate the average consumer to try a higher blend, don’t forget about the energy security and environmental benefits of America’s...
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