Trump Cuts California’s Nation-Leading EV Mandate Authority

On June 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed three resolutions under the Congressional Review Act that roll back California’s authority to enforce zero-emission vehicle standards.

California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate required 35% of new 2026 vehicle sales to be zero-emission, growing to 100% by 2035. A dozen other states had opted to follow California’s rules—representing one-third of the U.S. auto market.

“We’re grateful to President Trump for taking action that supports consumer choice and the values of rural America. Corn farmers have built the ethanol market and we’re proud to grow the corn that feeds it. This decision helps ensure ethanol has a level playing field in the marketplace instead of letting one state control the winner for the entire country,” said Garrett Hawkins, IL Corn Growers Association President.

IL Corn thanks President Donald Trump for protecting consumer choice in the auto industry. IL Corn will continue to promote ethanol as an affordable, practical fuel that benefits both drivers and the farm families that grow it.

< Older Post

Newer Post >

collage

Kenny Hartman, Jr.: A Lifetime of Leadership and a Legacy for Future Farmers

By Tara Desmond • December 11, 2025

Interview with former NCGA President Kenny Hartman, Jr., reflecting on decades of service to Illinois corn farmers, major policy accomplishments, and why young farmers should get involved to shape the future of agriculture.

IL Corn office

Japanese Media Visit Highlights Illinois Corn’s Role in Global Biofuel Future

By U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council & IL Corn • December 11, 2025

Illinois corn was on full display as a delegation of Japanese journalists toured the U.S. biofuels value chain to better understand how American corn and corn ethanol contribute to a lower-carbon energy future.

Ilinois group n

Illinois Agriculture Unites to Donate Over 109,000 Pounds of Pork to Food Banks Across the State

By Tara Desmond • December 11, 2025

Illinois agriculture is once again stepping up to fight hunger.

Rows of green crops in a field at sunset, with the sun's rays shining through the clouds.

$12 Billion in Bridge Farm Aid for Farmers

By Lyndi Allen • December 10, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Trump Administration announced a one-time package of $12 billion in “bridge payments” to support American farmers.

CEO Justin Brown

LAKRIL: Turning Corn Into Tomorrow’s Green Chemicals

By Tara Desmond • December 10, 2025

Lakril CEO Justin Brown explains how corn-based sugars become low-carbon acrylic acid, creating new markets for farmers as the company expands in Illinois.

Deer by a stream with

Illinois Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Applicants

December 5, 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.The award honors farmers who go above and beyond in their management of their working land.