CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LOU LAMOREUX FAMILY!
Two weeks ago, the Lamoreux Family was named the 2015 Illinois Farm Family of the Year, presented by Burrus Hybrids and Illinois AgriNews. IL Corn couldn’t be more proud of Lou’s accomplishments...
MoreMORE THAN 1 MILLION HAVE VIEWED WCI, IL CORN WATERWAYS & AGRICULTURE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
Waterways Council Inc (WCI) and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board have undertaken a campaign with Google and YouTube to raise public awareness about the critical importance of inland waterways...
MoreORIGINAL 15-BILLION-GALLON RFS REQUIREMENT ACHIEVABLE IN 2016
Congress’ original Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirement calling for 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuel use in 2016 is achievable with existing infrastructure and a consistent...
MoreICGA STATEMENT REGARDING PHILIP NELSON'S RESIGNATION FROM AG DEPARTMENT
Illinois Corn Growers Association President Ken Hartman, Jr, a family farmer from Waterloo, IL, released the following statement in response to Philip Nelson’s resignation as the Director of the...
MoreGMOs HAVE IMPORTANT USES OUTSIDE OF AGRICULTURE
A new story from Fortune magazine tells some Americans what they never wanted to know – genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are in much more than their food. Monsanto’s Rob Fraley says, “I...
MoreI'M OVER CHIPOTLE: SUPPORTING GMO'S IS THE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE POSITION
This article came from Tim Burrack of Arlington, Iowa. Tim Burrack raises corn, soybeans and pork on a northeastern Iowa family farm. He serves as Vice-Chairman and volunteers as a Board Member...
MoreILLINOIS CORN MARKETING BOARD ELECTS OFFICERS
Jim Raben, a farmer from Ridgway, Illinois, was recently elected by his peers to serve as Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board for the 2015-16 term. Raben, a Gallatin County farmer, has...
MoreTAIWANESE DELEGATION COMMITS TO CORN PURCHASES
In a ceremony on Friday, representatives of Illinois government and the government of Taiwan joined farmers to sign a letter of intent that cements our trading relationship with the Asian...
MoreAUDIO UPDATE: FARM BILL PAYMENTS REDUCED BY SEQUESTRATION
***Click to listen to an audio update about farm payment sequestration*** Illinois Corn is keeping an eye on the planned sequestration cuts at the federal level and what it may mean to any farm...
MoreILLINOIS CORN MARKETING BOARD SEEKS INTERNS
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is currently accepting applications for spring 2016 internships. This is part of our effort to provide meaningful agricultural experience to college students and...
MoreWHAT ROLE DOES AG PLAY IN THE NUTRIENT LOSS REDUCTION STRATEGY?
The IL Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy outlines a number of practices that farmers may voluntarily adopt in order to maximize nutrients kept for their crops and minimize nutrients leaving their...
MoreCHICAGO MOM TALKS FARM FACTS AFTER TOURS
Illinois Corn partners in the Illinois Farm Families program, investing your checkoff dollars in outreach and education to consumers in the Chicago area. You’ve told us time and again that this is...
MoreUSEPA NEEDS TO QUIT KILLING CORN DEMAND WITH RULES, REGULATIONS
As we’re sitting on a decent corn crop nationwide, some of you are certainly in a less than desirable position here in Illinois. The resulting yield reductions partnered with lower prices makes...
MoreCALL FSA OFFICE FOR APPOINTMENT TO FINALIZE FARM BILL SIGN UP
The USDA open enrollment period for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Safety-Net Programs closes at the end of September. County Farm Service Agency offices encourages farmers who...
MoreILLINOIS RECEIVES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ETHANOL GRANT FROM USDA
Click to Listen to an audio update about this news. Illinois Corn Marketing Board is looking forward to leveraging corn checkoff dollars with USDA funds to expand ethanol fueling infrastructure...
MoreIL CORN ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Your association does a great job reaching out to the online farm community and to non farmers looking for agricultural information via social media! Want to check us out? Here’s...
MoreINTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP AND AG ADVOCACY? PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS
The National Corn Growers Association and DuPont have launched the third year of the NCGA DuPont New Leaders Program, designed for corn growers who are newly active or considering involvement in...
MoreCUBAN LEADERSHIP VISIT IL CORN AT FARM PROGRESS SHOW
This week during the Farm Progress Show, IL Corn was excited to host Cuban commercial attache Ruben Romas for a discussion on opening free trade with the country as soon as possible. Romas was...
MoreFARM BILL ENROLLMENT DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30
The Illinois Corn Growers Association reminds farmers that they have until Sept. 30 to enroll in Farm Service Agency risk management programs for the 2014 and 2015 crop years. Earlier this year,...
MoreWE ARE LOVING OUR TIME AT FARM PROGRESS SHOW, LOT 355
If you haven't visited us at the Farm Progress Show yet, you may want to plan a trip to Decatur, IL tomorrow! Some great things are happening in the IL Corn tent, lot #355. We've tested more...
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