ILLINOIS LIVESTOCK NUMBERS ARE INCREASING!
Nationally, livestock is nearly tied for the largest market for corn, sharing the stage with recent (comparatively) newcomer, ethanol. Together, the two markets make up 76 percent of corn demand...
MoreSTATEMENT REGARDING USDA MARCH PROSPECTIVE PLANTINGS REPORT
Illinois Corn Growers Association President Paul Taylor, a family farmer from Esmond, IL, issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March Prospective...
MoreANTI-ETHANOL GROUPS FILE APPEAL REGARDING E-15 AT SUPREME COURT
Saying that the lower court was incorrect in dismissing a former case, a group called the “Engine Products Group” (EPG) has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court that if successful would...
MoreBIO CONVENTION COMING SOON TO ILLINOIS
The BIO Convention is just a few weeks away (April 22-25). Are you aware of all the ways biotechnology plays into your life? This convention was brought to Illinois after former Illinois...
MoreFARM MOM OF THE YEAR
Once again, Monsanto is recognizing America's Farm Moms with the 2013 Farm Mom of the Year program. Do you know a farm mom who amazes you every day with her contributions to her family, farm,...
MoreIL CORN SUPPORTS TWO NEW WATERWAYS BILLS
Illinois Corn Growers Association President Paul Taylor, a family farmer from Esmond, IL, issued two statements on Monday regarding Waterways Bills. They are as follows: ICGA Statement Regarding...
MoreREGISTER FOR 2013 LIVINGSTON, MCLEAN AND WOODFORD COUNTIES AGRONOMY DAY
University of Illinois Extension serving the Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties will be hosting a three-county Agronomy Day. The 2013 Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties Agronomy Day is...
MoreNASCAR DRIVER TALKS ETHANOL WITH ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace visited with members of the Illinois General Assembly during Ag Week, sharing his experiences with ethanol as a racing fuel. Wallace joins NASCAR’s other drivers as...
MoreSENATOR DICK DURBIN RECEIVES 2013 WCI LEADERSHIP SERVICE AWARD
Today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) received Waterways Council Inc’s 12 th Annual WCI Leadership Service Award during their Washington Seminar. Senator Durbin is being honored for his...
MoreWAVE 4 INTRODUCED THURSDAY; CONGRESSMAN LIPINSKI CO-SPONSORS
Today as Illinois corn farmers hit Capitol Hill with their message about needed locks and dam upgrades, they are able to lobby for a specific bill introduced Thursday and co-sponsored by Illinois...
MoreICGA LOBBIES CAPITOL HILL
This weekend, directors and county leaders for the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) will travel to Washington, DC to discuss key issues with their legislators like preserving the Renewable...
MoreCORN FARMERS PARTICIPATE IN IL AGRICULTURAL LEGISLATIVE DAY
Illinois corn farmers, joined by other agricultural professionals and farmers from all over the state, stormed Springfield, IL today to bring their priority issues in front of the General...
MoreFILM FEATURING FARMERS TO DEBUT SOON
An academy award-winning filmmaker, James Moll, has announced his plans to direct a feature length documentary about the next generation of American Farmers and Ranchers. The film is made in...
MoreIDOA AND AG INDUSTRY PARTNER TO PROVIDE WEB-BASED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SAFETY TRAINING
Preventing accidental releases of anhydrous ammonia is a high priority for the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Illinois agricultural organizations. These accidents can not only...
MorePETITIONS AVAILABLE FOR ELECTION TO ILLINOIS CORN MARKETING BOARD
Petitions are now available for corn producers who are interested in running for a seat on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board. Petitions are available from local University of Illinois Extension...
MoreILLINOIS CORN SUPPORTING AG CAREER EVENT
Today, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board joined other Illinois agribusinesses and associations in supporting an event titled, " Women Changing the Face of Agriculture," a program presented by the ...
MoreCHECK OFF BOARD EVALUATES GOALS
Today, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, a group of farmers that manages Illinois corn checkoff funds, finalized a goal evaluation process. The ICMB funds projects based on a set of twelve goals...
More40 FACTS ABOUT ETHANOL
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today released a new video entitled “40 Facts About Ethanol.” It is a fast-paced, up-tempo, animated data-based review of ethanol past, present and future....
MoreLIFETIME MEMBERSHIP: GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
The Illinois Corn Growers Association is now offering a lifetime membership. Through April 1, the cost for this upgraded opportunity is only $750. After April 1, the cost will increase to $1000...
MoreSEQUESTRATION AND THE AG BUDGET
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed farmers at last week’s Commodity Classic meeting between the two sessions of the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress....
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