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Monthly Archives: May 2010
CAUTION: MEN AT WORK
The Illinois Corn home office is under construction this week. We’re trying to prepare for our June board meetings by repairing some massive pot holes in our parking lot and driveway. What that means for those of us in the … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, CornBelters, Ethanol, River Transportation
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UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP A BRIDGE BETWEEN FARMERS AND COMMUNITIES
Perhaps you’ve seen it in previous news outlets, or perhaps you haven’t. Either way, the gist of the message is that the Illinois Corn Marketing Board believes in our own version of “If you build it, they will come.” In … Continue reading
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BP’S GULF OIL SPILL HAS MANY IMPACTS
Here in the Illinois Corn office, the Gulf oil spill is the thing we’re talking about as we gather around the coffee pot in the mornings. I know we aren’t the only ones. We’re all concerned about the environmental impacts … Continue reading
Posted in River Transportation
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AN EVEN TRADE?
The Renewable Fuels Association released a report yesterday regarding U.S. ethanol exports. According to the report, our ethanol exports are surging partly because the U.S. is the lowest cost producer right now and also because we have extra ethanol we … Continue reading
Posted in Ethanol, Exports
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ETHANOL PRODUCTION DOES NOT IMPACT INCREASING NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS RUNOFF
Corn needs nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil to produce quality grain. For years, farmers have added these nutrients to the soil through manure applications and, more recently, directly injecting them into the soil. However, the actual use of nitrogen … Continue reading
Posted in Ethanol
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HFCS ACQUITTED!
Do you know your sugars? Which ones are good and which ones are bad for you? Take this quiz and see how you do. Some people mistakenly think that some sweeteners are healthier than others. When in reality, the facts just don’t … Continue reading
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITHOUT PORK BURRITOS AND STEAK FAJITAS?
Our office took a stand Friday. We are boycotting Chipotle. But first, let me give you some background so you can understand why you should DEFINITELY boycott Chipotle too. I have no idea if you’ve been following the animal welfare … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Care
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FINDING A GOOD BALANCE IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSION
About halfway through my term as President of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, I can look back and realize that a good portion of our time has been spent on climate change and the idea that corn is somehow responsible … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change
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CHINA’S PURCHASE READS LIKE A SUSPENSE NOVEL
It’s sad but true. I enjoy my job enough that I sit on the edge of my seat waiting for answers to the question of the day. Today, that question happens to be Will the Chinese government allow US corn … Continue reading
Posted in Exports
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What qualifies as gluttonous profits? How about 8,000%!
If you’re looking for a good read, I think you might have just stumbled across one. Take a look at this article by Marc J. Rauch, Executive Vice President of The Auto Channel which claims to be the “largest independent automotive … Continue reading
