Monthly Archives: November 2011

CROP INSURANCE: HOW IT WORKS AND WHY IL CORN IS DISAPPOINTED WITH RMA’S ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that they had finalized their premium re-rating that had been in the works for almost a decade.  This news was good and bad for Illinois corn farmers … Continue reading →

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THANKFUL FOR FARM FAMILIES: ALWAYS TIME FOR FAMILY

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

In November, Americans focus on thankfulness: for their country, their blessings, and their families. At Corn Corps, we’re going to focus on being thankful for our FARM families and the laughs and lessons they provide. Twenty-one year old Tony Weber from … Continue reading →

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IL CORN CONTRIBUTORS HONORED LAST WEEK!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

For IL Corn and the Illinois corn farmers they represent, last week was a busy one!  We held our policy session on Monday (when we decide what we stand for and what we will pursue for the coming year) and … Continue reading →

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HAPPY MAIZE DAY!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Happy Maize Day!

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THANKFUL FOR FARM FAMILIES: LOVIN’ THE HOLIDAYS

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

In November, Americans focus on thankfulness: for their country, their blessings, and their families.  At Corn Corps, we’re going to focus on being thankful for our FARM families and the laughs and lessons they provide.  Elizabeth (Allen) James grew up … Continue reading →

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ILLINOIS FARM FAMILY: RECONNECTING THE FARM AND CITY

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

This week is Farm-City Week! It’s all about reconnecting the two and making an effort to inform the public about the importance of agriculture. As an intern for the Illinois Corn Marketing Board this semester, I have made it a … Continue reading →

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NEXT WEEK IS AN EXCITING WEEK!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Please join us for the Illinois Corn Growers Association Annual Meeting and the Illinois Commodity Conference on Tuesday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington!

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GLENN POSHARD HONORED FOR HIS COMMITTMENT TO ETHANOL

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Dr. Glenn Poshard will receive ICGA’s Ethanol Award on November 22 in Bloomington, IL at the ICGA Annual Meeting.  The Illinois Commodity Conference will follow.  Join us! America’s farmers need strong advocates at the grassroots level. Here in Illinois we are … Continue reading →

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DR. MUNIR CHERYAN HONORED WITH ICGA ETHANOL AWARD

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Dr. Munir Cheryan will receive ICGA’s Ethanol Award on November 22 in Bloomington, IL at the ICGA Annual Meeting.  The Illinois Commodity Conference will follow.  Join us! Research Award: Corn Ethanol’s Positive Role in Health and Medical Arenas Dr. Munir Cheryan will be lauded … Continue reading →

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JOSH FLINT TO RECEIVE ICGA’S MEDIA AWARD

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Josh Flint will receive ICGA’s Media Award on November 22 in Bloomington, IL at the ICGA Annual Meeting.  The Illinois Commodity Conference will follow.  Join us! The world of agricultural communications is filled with opportunity, but more than that it … Continue reading →

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