Ethanol is the fastest growing corn market.

 

The IL Corn Growers Association tackles legislative barriers to a growing ethanol market, like moving the E10 tax savings to E15 in Illinois to give consumers an additional financial incentive to fuel up with E15. Additionally, ICGA is working diligently for the passage of Next Generation Fuels Ac, which would allow ethanol to be an important part of a new fuel standard, and for expanded ethanol trade.

 

The IL Corn Marketing Board is updating ethanol infrastructure so that when the legislative barriers are removed, we’re ready to fuel up Illinois!  ICMB also promotes your fuel through programs with local retailers.

 

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Governor J.B Pritzker Talks with Commodity Groups at Farm Progress Show

Haley Bickelhaupt

September 14th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Public Outreach

Cameras, carts and security details created quite a buzz at the commodity tent   IL Corn Growers Association members spoke with Governor Pritzker at Farm Progress Show about policy impacting...

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NHTSA on a "one-way" route towards EV Future

September 7th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation

The IL Corn Growers Association is calling on the agricultural industry to submit comments to the docket regarding a proposal released by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration...

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Corn Grower Leaders Call on Biden Administration to Tie U.S. Tax Decisions on Aviation Biofuels to Government’s Emissions Model

September 7th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

Asserting that U.S. tax policy should be tied to the best standards the government has to offer, 16 of the nation’s top corn grower leaders sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen...

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Ethanol and Biofuels Drive Conversation at Farm Progress Show

Haley Bickelhaupt

September 7th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

During the Farm Progress Show, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-13) stood alongside farmers and biofuels experts to confirm ethanol’s role in lowering carbon and supporting rural economies....

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ICGA and NCGA Applaud USTR for Requesting USMCA Panel Formation

August 17th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Biotechnology |  Ethanol

The U.S. Trade Representative today requested a panel formation under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement over Mexico’s decision to ban imports of biotech corn used for human consumption.   “Trade...

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Ethanol Industry Wants Answers on Year-Round E15

August 10th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation

This week, the IL Corn Growers Association sent a letter alongside 23 organizations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking the administration to immediately finalize its ruling on the...

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Maize Matters: C2A: EPA “BETS THE FARM” ON EVS

Haley Bickelhaupt

August 7th, 2023  |  ICGA |  Ethanol

This story is a feature article in ICGA's PAC Newsletter: Maize Matters   This June, ICGA asked for your help in a C2A challenging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)on their...

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Maize Matters: Wins for Corn this Spring

August 7th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Locks and Dams |  Ethanol

This story is a feature article in ICGA's PAC Newsletter: Maize Matters   State Boost for Ethanol The Illinois General Assembly’s spring session wassuccessful for ICGA as the state legislature...

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National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Releases Extremely Ambitious CAFE Standards

Lindsay Mitchell

August 3rd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

Last week, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a proposal that would require an industry fleet-wide average of approximately 58 miles per gallon for cars and...

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Illinois Farmers Council looks ahead at the future of agriculture

Haley Bickelhaupt

August 3rd, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Livestock |  Exports |  Farm Policy

Yesterday, the IL Corn Growers Association teamed up with agricultural organizations throughout the state to discuss emerging markets and legislation impacting the industry.     The 2023...

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ICGA and FFA grows roots in DC

Haley Bickelhaupt

July 26th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

IL Corn farmer leaders and Illinois FFA were seen throughout the United States’ Capitol last week advocating for membership priorities and attending the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn...

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What is Octane and Why is Octane Important for Increased Efficiency and Lower Emissions

Brianna Croft

July 18th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  ICMB |  Ethanol

What is Octane? A gasoline octane rating measures the fuel’s ability to resist auto-ignition (combustion of the air: fuel mixture before desired). Auto ignition can cause noise in the engine and,...

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IL Corn Growers Association and National Corn Growers Association Express Concerns to the President, Build New Coalition

July 13th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

In a letter to President Biden, 90 trade groups outlined significant concerns with the EPA’s proposed recent rules and the need to preserve consumers’ access to affordable, reliable and efficient...

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SAF: A Takeoff Market

Brianna Croft

July 5th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICMB |  Biotechnology |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation

Policy initiatives and technology have created a sudden shift towards sustainable aviation fuel, opening new markets within the feedstock industry. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a jet fuel...

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EPA “Bets the Farm” on EVs

Haley Bickelhaupt

June 26th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation |  Farm Policy

The Environmental Protection Agency’s vehicle emissions standards are driving the United States towards electric vehicles and away from renewable fuels. The EPA proposal, released in April, will...

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U.S. Senators support farmers through SAF legislation

Haley Bickelhaupt

June 16th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation

Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Joni Ernst (R-IA) Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced a bipartisan bill this Tuesday, that would require Sustainable...

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Japan Collaborates with IL Corn and Partners to Boost Ethanol Market and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Collin Watters

June 15th, 2023  |  ICMB |  Ethanol |  Exports

Japan is a major producer and consumer of gasoline.  IL Corn, in collaboration with partners in the ethanol industry and the US Grains Council, has prioritized this market for future ethanol...

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Governor Pritzker Boosts Corn Farmers with New Law: Tax Incentives for Cleaner Ethanol Fuels

Haley Bickelhaupt

June 8th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

On Wednesday, Governor J.B. Pritzker supported Illinois corn farmers by signing into law a Revenue Omnibus package that includes sales tax incentives for higher blends of ethanol purchased in...

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Win for Corn Growers: Illinois Approves State Ethanol Tax Incentive

June 1st, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol |  Legislation & Regulation

The IL Corn Growers Association worked closely with Illinois lawmakers to approve language in this year’s legislative session to create and renew retail sales tax incentives for ethanol blends....

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Budzinski, Sorensen Cosponsor New Legislation to Level the Playing Field for Ethanol

May 15th, 2023  |  Today's News |  ICGA |  Ethanol

Legislation introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives would remove an outdated provision from the Renewable Fuels Standard that prevents corn starch ethanol from being categorized as...

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