Welcome to Illinois Corn

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Agriculture is Illinois largest industry, contributing billions of dollars to the state's economy each year. And corn is the largest contributor, providing food, feed, fiber and fuel. The corn industry helps sustain thriving processing, manufacturing, export and livestock sectors in our economy. In fact, the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) make their home in McLean County, IL, the top producing corn county in the entire nation yielding 77 million bushels of the total state production of 2.3 billion bushels in 2007. The Illinois Corn Growers Association works to constantly improve the business climate and policy environment for corn production at the...

 

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ICGA Speaks Out on Behalf of New Technology

The Illinois Corn Growers Association will submit comments this week to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the approval of Syngenta Seeds' event 3272, (Corn Amylase).  This new product will not only benefit the ethanol industry, but also will provide a...

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2009 Brazil/Argentina Agri-Energy and Food Study Trip

Brazil clearly has a long-term, strategic approach to their domestic energy production and consumption. While the U.S. fell off the renewables wagon after the panic of oil embargo of the 1970s passed, Brazil kept its eye on the ball...and continues to do so, according to...

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Commodity Classic Early Registration Discount Ends January 14

With less than two months left until the 2009 Commodity Classic, growers are encouraged to take advantage of the lowest Commodity Classic registration fee by registering before the early discount deadline of January 14.  Registering early will save members and...

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2008 Farm Bill

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Farm Bill Calculators Provided to Membership

All members will receive a copy of the Farm Bill Calculator in the mail which will collect data about your particular operation and analyze which Farm Bill program will work best for you.

For updates to the Calculator as USDA Rule-making occurs, visit the farmdoc website.

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Upcoming Events

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FREE Producer Listening Sessions

Producer listening sessions have been scheduled, register now!

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