Reaching & Teaching Consumers in IL

August 2, 2022
A poster that says let 's clear up any confusion about corn used as fuel for ethanol and how to choose it at the pump

What is Unleaded 88? 87? What's all this about E15? Many people are still confused about what's in their gas and myths still run wild throughout the world on ethanol. IL Corn works hard to debunk myths and provide some education around gas. Here's one way we are doing that:

 

A new advertising campaign targeted to younger Chicago consumers touts the benefits of Unleaded 88/E15, including being better for your engine, your wallet and our planet. Ads will run on radio stations during morning and afternoon drive time and weather reports, on the popular GasBuddy app, streaming TV services and on social media channels including YouTube and Facebook throughout August. An updated website landing page provides consumers additional information and clears up any confusion about the plant-based fuel compared to traditional gasoline.

ICTV
By Tara Desmond July 2, 2026
E15, E20, E30: What the Research Really Shows
Schultz/Miller Family
By Penny Lauritzen - Illinois Agri-Women July 2, 2026
Illinois Agri-Women names three Legacy Farm Families for GoAg3, honoring generations of women in agriculture at an August 21 celebration.
Matt Boucher
By Tara Desmond July 2, 2026
Meet Matt Boucher of Boucher Family Farms in Dwight, IL — a 4th-gen farmer using cover crops, custom application & more. Read his story.
U.S. Capitol with “FARM BILL” text overlayed on the left
By Lyndi Allen July 2, 2026
Chairman John Boozman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released a Farm Bill discussion draft on June 23, 2026.
Cover crops
By Lyndi Allen July 2, 2026
USDA's Regenerative Feedstock Rule provides important certainty for farmers as they begin making crop and input decisions. IL Corn has identified what it could mean for corn farmers.
Green graphic with Illinois outline and corn icon beside bold white text “NEWS RELEASE”
By Lindsay Croke July 2, 2026
ICGA would urge President Trump and the U.S. Trade Representative to build on the President's signature first term trade deal, swiftly negotiate improvements, and provide long term certainty.
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