IL CORN CONGRATULATES DOUG WILSON AS NEW IL RURAL DEVELOPMENT HEAD

Tricia Braid

November 30th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

The Trump Administration recently appointed Douglas Wilson as the new State Director for USDA Rural Development in Illinois. Mr. Wilson began his new role on Monday, Nov. 13. Earlier this year,...

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DEADLINE FOR ICMB INTERNSHIPS IS FRIDAY!!

Lindsay Mitchell

November 29th, 2017  |  Today's News |  ICMB

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is currently accepting applications for spring 2018 internships.  This is part of our effort to provide meaningful agricultural experience to college students and...

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ON #GIVINGTUESDAY, HERE’S WHO WE GIVE TO…

Lindsay Mitchell

November 28th, 2017  |  Today's News

To celebrate #givingtuesday, we’re offering a bit of a different take on the idea.    Who does IL Corn give money to?   Granted, these are not charitable organizations and farmers do not...

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PLANNING TO USE NEW-FORMULATION DICAMBA NEXT YEAR? TRAINING IS NOW REQUIRED

Tricia Braid

November 27th, 2017  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Conservation |  Legislation & Regulation

Illinois Corn Growers Association knows that many of you are thinking about applying one of the three commercially available new-formulation dicamba mixes in 2018. But did you know that to legally...

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SOIL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP FARMERS ‘KEEP THE STUBBLE’ IN THE FIELD

Jenna Rose

November 21st, 2017  |  Today's News |  Conservation

(ST. LOUIS) – The Soil Health Partnership is joining in on some fall fashion advice for farmers: keep the stubble this fall. Stubble in the field looks great—plus it’s good for erosion control and...

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INTERACTIVE MAP SHOWS IMPACT OF TRADE

Lindsay Mitchell

November 20th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Ethanol |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

Looking for something to do over the holiday weekend?  Or maybe you need something interesting to talk with the in-laws about?  Look no further than a new interactive map, showing the impact of...

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGES AG TRADE IMPORTANCE

Tricia Braid

November 17th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, in a press release yesterday, shared that U.S. ag exports hit the third highest level on record, with China, Canada, and Mexico being our top...

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ILLINOIS CORN MARKETING BOARD SEEKS INTERNS

Lindsay Mitchell

November 16th, 2017  |  Today's News |  ICMB

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is currently accepting applications for spring 2018 internships.  This is part of our effort to provide meaningful agricultural experience to college students and...

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WTO WIN ON INDONESIAN BEEF IMPORT REQUIREMENTS

Lindsay Mitchell

November 15th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Livestock |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

Last week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of the United States in a dispute with Indonesia over its complex and opaque import requirements for beef and beef products. The WTO...

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ONE WEEK! FARM ASSETS CONFERENCE, ICGA ANNUAL MTG

Lindsay Mitchell

November 14th, 2017  |  Today's News

  Mark your calendar to spend the day in Bloomington-Normal on Tuesday, November 21. First thing that morning, the Illinois Corn Growers Association will hold its annual meeting. Following that...

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WE WON’T BACK DOWN ON LOCKS AND DAMS

Lindsay Mitchell

November 13th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Locks and Dams |  Legislation & Regulation

Last week, members of the Waterways Council, Inc, and stakeholders in the upper Mississippi River Basin transportation system evaluated the needs of the system, economic climate, and the impact of...

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IL CORN SALUTES OUR VETERANS

Tricia Braid

November 10th, 2017  |  Today's News

Each year on November 11, Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. IL Corn honors this day, too, saluting all our...

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AG SECRETARY PERDUE SAYS NAFTA WITHDRAWAL COMES WITH TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES

Tricia Braid

November 9th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

Although U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue remains hopeful that the Trump Administration will be successful in renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), he...

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PLAN TO ATTEND FARM ASSETS CONFERENCE, ICGA ANNUAL MTG

Tricia Braid

November 8th, 2017  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Farm Policy

Mark your calendar to spend the day in Bloomington-Normal on Tuesday, November 21. First thing that morning, the Illinois Corn Growers Association will hold its annual meeting. Following that at...

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THANKFUL FOR GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS

Lindsay Mitchell

November 7th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Biotechnology

This month, just in time for Thanksgiving and food celebrations all over America, the new non-browning Arctic Apple will be available in grocery stores in the Midwest.   The apple joins nine...

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GOVERNOR RAUNER SIGNS IL CORN SUPPORTED HARVEST EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Tricia Braid

November 6th, 2017  |  Today's News |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

In an on-farm ceremony yesterday, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner announced the signing of the so-called Harvest Emergency Declaration, which effectively allows farmers to load 10% extra weight...

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THE IMPORTANCE OF NAFTA TO FARM SECTOR

Tricia Braid

November 3rd, 2017  |  Today's News |  Exports |  Legislation & Regulation

U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has been dropping hints lately that the likelihood of the U.S. dropping out of NAFTA (the 23-year old North American Free Trade Agreement) is all...

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CORN PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE APPROACHING

Tricia Braid

November 2nd, 2017  |  Today's News |  Public Outreach

Enjoy photography? The National Corn Growers Association is hosting the fourth annual Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest. Using this contest, NCGA hopes to capture high-resolution photos of corn growth...

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LATE HARVEST: CONSIDER MORE SPRING APPLIED NITROGEN

Lindsay Mitchell

November 1st, 2017  |  Today's News |  Conservation

Due to a much later than average corn harvest in Illinois, 2017 might be a great time for farmers to consider more spring applied nitrogen in their management plan.   When farmers are finally...

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