One week ago we sent this letter to @USDA and @USDAScience highlighting the potential for corn grain research at the federal level. Read the full message here: https://t.co/Ls1BBMtH6W
Nearly 1 out of every 2 bushels of corn grown in Illinois leaves the state feeding livestock, fueling economies, & supplying food and fuel markets across the U.S. and around the world. 🌎🌽
Learn more: https://t.co/VWO45Kr1ug
Heavy storms rolled across Illinois this week ⛈️ Downed trees, generators for the cattle, and some down corn from green snap
Did a storm roll through your area this week?
New research shows the #USMCA helps save the average U.S. household about $700 a year on food costs. That's money back in family budgets and a benefit worth protecting. 🛒🌽 Read the full study released today: https://t.co/yx3DQmuPTg #RenewUSMCA
AI sprayer changes weed control...
Discover how robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming crop protection across the Midwest.
Watch this talk explaining how AI-powered cameras identify weeds, and can reduce chemical use by up to 90% 🔽
#PrecisionAg@ilcorn
The @ilcorn Marketing Board has always shared the story of Illinois corn farmers with consumers. In this #ManagingforProfit, Lindsay Croke discusses some of the current ways the message of Illinois corn is reaching the masses.
Listen now at https://t.co/YGgI5TLA8e
FTC Chairman Ferguson announced an investigation into the fertilizer industry following continued advocacy from IL Corn and other corn states. We appreciate the FTC for listening to farmers’ concerns and look forward to keeping the pressure on for fairness across agriculture.
Come join the NCGA team! We're looking for an agricultural economist to strengthen our network of state economic staff and serve America's corn growers. If you like to provide useful economic insights, conduct applied economic research, and solve problems, this is a role for you. Apply today at https://t.co/YkUP6LcHt4
Cooperation between the @ilcorn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is bringing added safety education to farmers and grain handlers across the state. In this #ManagingforProfit, Spencer Janssen explains more!
Listen now at https://t.co/CeTg6pRwS3
IL Corn Growers Association President Mark Bunselmeyer explains how a proposed Senate bill allowing permanent year-round E-15 sales could impact farmers, fuel prices, and long-term crop planning across the state.
https://t.co/RSzlPyI5Fa
Great Story on Tyler Main!
"ALTONA, Ill. — Heroes don’t wear capes. They’re paged at 3 a.m. to fight a fire, the next day they’re advocating for ag on Capitol Hill and the following day pitching in for the local FFA."
https://t.co/xDZdjwEexz
Illinois farmers are one step closer to new domestic corn demand, lower fuel prices, and cleaner air.
Thank you to the bipartisan champions who helped move year-round E15 through the House. Now, we look to the Senate and continue the push for Illinois farm families.
I’m LIVE outside the House steps with @RepShontelBrown, @RepAdrianSmith and @RepFischbach to demand we pass year-round E15 NOW.
It’s a win for our farmers and for Americans facing high gas prices. https://t.co/I61KwNOSpo
Year-round E15 is a common sense energy solution for Americans. Lower prices at the pump, increased energy security, and demand for corn growers. We need E15 now.
E15 supports domestic energy and helps drivers save money. That’s a win worth expanding. Take action now to make E15 available year-round: https://t.co/ZiIrkkXR4G
E15 supports domestic energy and helps drivers save money. That’s a win worth expanding. Take action now to make E15 available year-round: https://t.co/j8rCeGx5Af @ilcorn