Category Archives: Exports

CORN PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

The United States is the leading producer of corn in the world, and as could be assumed, corn is number one in America’s crop production. In fact, corn production is approximately two times the amount of any other crop in … Continue reading →

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PORT OF CHARLESTON

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Tom Mueller, IL Corn Marketing Board Export Committee Chairman, enjoys a tour of the Port of Charleston, South Carolina last week from the water. Some members of the IL Corn Marketing Board visited the port to learn more about the … Continue reading →

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER-WATCH

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

The drought of 2012 might seem to be over, but take a closer look. The sub-soil moisture is still drastically low in many areas. Also, the Mississippi River is illustrating what a lack of rain can do. The River is … Continue reading →

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ILLINOIS CORN FARMERS IN EUROPEAN UNION

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Last week while most of the Illinois Corn Growers Association board and staff were in Washington, DC, a couple of our members were in the European Union to learn more about our trading partners there. Themes for the mission varied.  … Continue reading →

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REVOLUTIONING WORLDWIDE TRADE

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

The Panama Canal Authority exists to produce maximum sustained benefit from (their) geographic position. It’s a geographic position that nations, traders, and explorers have hoped to maximize through the ages. The U.S. transferred their authority of the Panama Canal back to … Continue reading →

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IT’S ALL ABOUT BALANCE

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

The U.S. Grains Council convened its meeting yesterday, and a theme of the discussion could be summed up by, “What we need is balance.” Balance… So many of the challenges we face in agriculture tend to come because of an … Continue reading →

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Corn is arguably the most versatile crop in the world. Normally, we think of corn as food, and food only, when actually, less than one percent of corn in our country is sweet corn. Most people do not realize that … Continue reading →

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INDIAN OFFICIALS VISIT A CENTRAL IL FARM

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Mr. P. K. Basu, the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture for the Government of India, visited the Jeff Jarboe farm yesterday along with three other high level officials from the Government of India. The Secretary and his colleagues were … Continue reading →

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HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS IS CELEBRATING FREE TRADE MONTH!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Earlier today, the Columbia, Panama, and Korea Free Trade Agreements were passed out of the House Ways and Means committee The Columbia vote was 24-12; Panama vote was 32-3; and Korea vote was 31-5, all in favor.  Illinois corn farmers … Continue reading →

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RON GRAY ELECTED SECRETARY OF U.S. GRAINS COUNCIL

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Ron Gray, Claremont, IL corn farmer and Illinois Corn Marketing Board District XIII Director, was elected Secretary of the U.S. Grains Council today during their 51st Annual Board of Delegates Meeting this week. Gray’s position as Secretary allows him to … Continue reading →

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