Public Hearing to Consider Illinois Corn Checkoff Increase, Feb. 10

February 1, 2022

Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (“Department”), Jerry Costello II, invites Illinois corn producers to provide comments on a proposed corn checkoff referendum at a public hearing, February 10, 2022.

 

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board has proposed to enhance marketing and promotion of Illinois corn by increasing the checkoff amount by 1/4 cent per bushel. This would increase the current 5/8 cent voluntary checkoff rate to 7/8 cent per bushel. Growers would continue to have a right to refund.

 

The Public Hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in the Department’s auditorium, located on the State Fairgrounds in the John R. Block Building, 801 E. Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL. Pursuant to public health guidelines, masks are required to be worn inside the building. Following the public hearing, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board will meet and review all comments presented. If, after reviewing the comments, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board approves the proposed amendment, the Department will hold a referendum in accordance with the Illinois Corn Marketing Act.

 

Copies of the proposed amendment to the marketing program are available through the Department’s Marketing and Promotions office. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit written comments by February 9, 2022. Comments should be addressed to the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 19281, Springfield, IL 62794-9281 or by email to Agr.marketnews@illinois.gov. All comments must include full name, address, and telephone number.

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