Illinois Corn Growers Association news
The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver to allow fuel made with 15% plant-based bioethanol to be sold during the summer.
The announcement of guidance on eligibility for the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit was met with both concern and optimism.
Corn growers are positioned to meet the needs of the sustainable aviation fuel industry, but hurdles remain.
Illinois has the resources to play an important role in the development of sustainable aviation fuel.
Ethanol can be used for many things in addition to fuel.
The benefits of enrolling in the Precision Conservation Management program were touted during a recent “Toolshed Talk.”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized new emissions regulations that will apply to cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but does not eliminate gas vehicles.
A coalition of business, labor and agriculture groups have united behind legislation that would provide a regulatory framework to advance carbon capture and storage projects in Illinois.
Over the past two decades, a Livingston County farmer traveled to the capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for agriculture.
The summertime ban on gasoline blended with 15% ethanol has been lifted in eight Midwest states, effective in April 2025.
The Illinois Pork Producers Association is leading a call to members of the Illinois congressional delegation for a legislative remedy to state-by-state livestock production requirements.
Illinois farmers can receive incentive payments for cover crops planted in 2023 by enrolling in Farmers for Soil Health by Feb. 28.
The second annual Illinois Ag Retail Survey is underway to collect data on nutrient management practices.
Farm, aviation and biofuel groups voiced support for a science-based approach to measure greenhouse gas emission reductions in Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The new farm bill can got kicked down the road last month with a one-year extension of the 2018 law, but Illinois Corn remains diligent in pushing for new legislation sooner rather than later.