Critical Conversations: How Commodity Groups are Looking Towards Future
In an ever-evolving global market, the importance of agricultural commodities coming together has never been more critical. Last Friday, leaders from various commodity groups gathered to discuss...
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IL Corn Marketing Board Elects Leadership
Jeff Scates, a farmer from Shawneetown, Illinois was elected by his peers to serve as Chairman of IL Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) for the 2024 – 2025 term. Jeff began farming at a young age and,...
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Uniting for Agriculture: IL Corn Leaders Champion Farmers’ Voices at National Conventions
Bipartisan collaboration is fundamental to IL Corn’s efforts to represent farmers in Springfield and Washington, D.C. IL Corn leaders were active this summer at the Republican National...
MoreCanadian Rail Strike Threatens Trade Flows, While BNSF Stops Trains To Mexico
On Monday, Aug. 19, the U.S. Grains Council (Council) signed onto an industry letter comprised of 35 organizations that urged Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to address concerns regarding a...
MoreIL Corn Reviews Final Herbicide Strategy
IL Corn staff is actively reviewing the Final Herbicide Strategy released on August 20, 2024. This strategy is part of the EPA's efforts to comply with a court ruling mandating alignment with the...
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8 Farmers Share Best and Worst Decisions
1. "In the 1970s, when our dad retired, my brother and I took over the farm, along with an employee who struggled with some performance issues. The employee quit unexpectedly during the busy...
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Top 5 Videos & Stories of July
Top Videos Top Stories AI Meets Ag 2024 Cover Crop Coupon Illinois State Fair...
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IL Corn Fuels Conversation at State Fair
IL Corn made a significant impact at the Illinois State Fair, engaging with both consumers and elected officials. Fairground visitors were introduced to the role of corn in decarbonizing the...
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Illinois lawmakers call out unbalanced conservation funding
On Friday, a group of Illinois legislators requested the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) increase the state’s conservation funding to...
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Richard Lyons Receives Illinois Leopold Conservation Award
Richard Lyons of Harvel is the recipient of the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil...
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August Recess: Time to Tag-Team a Farm Bill
It is August recess in Washington, D.C. and Illinois congressmen are back in their home districts visiting family, campaigning and attending events. With the current state of the farm economy,...
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Watters Optimistic of Filipino Ethanol Opportunities
A group of Filipino government officials visited Illinois this week to learn more about the United States ethanol industry as the country pursues E20 ethanol blending nationwide. In...
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“We Are the 96%” Campaign End Summary Reveals Massive Results for Illinois Farm Families
Statewide campaign featuring Illinois farm families is seen 50+ million times Working together, Illinois agriculture has left a big impression on the non-farming segment of the state. The...
MoreAre Pesticides the Primary Cause of Species Decline in North America?
Popular culture suggests as much; however, a systematic review of the evidence indicates otherwise. A recent publication evaluated the primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and quinary...
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New Study Ranks Illinois as #1 in Total Economic Output in the U.S.
Corn farming is one of the largest sectors in American agriculture. The nation’s corn farmers bolster the economy and help build strong communities. There are firms in 524 industry sectors across...
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WRDA 2024 Unanimously Passed by Senate
Thursday, the Senate unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, also known as S. 4367. The Senate’s version of the bill, supported by Illinois Senators Richard Durbin...
MoreSerious Questions Remain About EPA Atrazine Proposal
Growers received good news in early July when EPA proposed an increase in the atrazine aquatic level of concern (CE-LOC) from the ultra-low 3.4 parts per billion (ppb) level to a new level of 9.7...
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IL Corn Summer Interns Share Ag Impact
IL Corn recognizes the importance of nurturing young talent, so it provides educational and leadership opportunities whenever possible. Every summer, IL Corn offers internship programs. This...
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IL Corn Supports Congressional Efforts for SAF Tax Credit Without Conservation Mandates
Seven members of Illinois’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury, requesting the prompt finalization of the Inflation Reduction Act’s 45Z sustainable aviation...
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