IL Corn's Strategic Investment in U.S. Grains Council Boosts Export Opportunities
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is actively expanding exports of U.S. corn, barley, sorghum, and their by-products, including grain-based ethanol and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS),...
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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,...
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...
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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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“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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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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12 Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Markets
1. What is a 'carbon market' and how do they work? There are three types of carbon markets available for farmer participation. Carbon Credit - Inset Accounts for GHG reductions as...
MoreExports of Grain Critical to Illinois
Exports of grain and grain products added $8.04 Billion in value to the Illinois economy in 2022, according to a ComplEat Analytics study commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council and the National...
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ILLINOIS LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD FINALISTS SELECTED
Three finalists have been selected for the 2024 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health,...
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Holding Corn and Working Towards Better Markets
Farmer Matt Raben shared a weary smile during his less-than-ideal update to the IL Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) of directors. On his farm corn sits in grain bins, waiting to go to market. In a...
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IL Corn Top Three Game Plans to Drive Demand
Illinois corn farmer profitability is a problem your checkoff is ready to tackle. We’re opening our strategic playbook to give you a glimpse of the long-term investments we’ve made to drive corn...
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Corn: More American Than Apple Pie
Every family has its holiday traditions and obviously for Americans, sweet corn is a Fourth of July staple. Instacart released its report on July 4th staples that customers have been...
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More Than Two Tillage Passes is Never Profitable According to New Data
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) recently released a summary of 9 years’ worth of in-field conservation data from Illinois farms. Through their data analysis, PCM aims to identify...
More4 Things Everyone Should Know About Dairy Farming
June is Dairy month so IL Corn touched base with some dairy farmers in Illinois. Here’s what they shared. It’s a day in-day out job Dairy Farming is a commitment unlike most 9-5 jobs....
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Ag Night at the Normal Cornbelters Promises a Cornucopia of Fun and Education on June 28th
The Normal Cornbelters are thrilled to announce Ag Night on June 28th, a celebration that promises to be a-maize-ing for fans of all ages! Packed with tons of games, vendors, and giveaways, this...
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