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Category Archives: Politics
CORN FARMERS RETURN FROM AG WEEK IN WASHINGTON, DC
The Illinois Corn Growers Association returned from Washington, DC late last night with a bucketful of stories, opinions, and tactics to make a difference in federal policy during the 113th session of Congress. Overall, there was a lot of negativity on … Continue reading
Posted in Ethanol, Politics, River Transportation
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RULES FOR FARMERS CAN BE COSTLY
For many Americans, the idea that farmers have rules to follow might seem foreign, but they do. Farmers actually invest a large portion of their time following rules. Usually these are rules provided to them by the federal government. The … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Politics
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FARM BILL IN 2013 … OR BUST!
It’s a new year and IL Corn has New Year’s Resolutions too! In 2013, we hope to: Pass a workable Farm Bill Defend the Renewable Fuel Standard Secure funding to upgrade locks and dams on the Mississippi River Reintroduce ourselves … Continue reading
DID YOU KNOW … NOTABLE FACTS ABOUT IL CORN
The last two weeks have been busy for the Illinois Corn Growers Association and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board. (As a refresher, the Illinois Corn Growers Association is a membership organization where farmers pay dues to have us represent them … Continue reading
ELECTION UPDATE: WHAT’S NEXT? CONTINUED GRIDLOCK?
This election cycle did not disappoint, it was full of ups and down and the occasional surprise. I, like probably most of America, was up late Tuesday night frantically following the vote totals waiting to see who would be the next … Continue reading
Posted in Current News, Politics
Tagged election aftermath, politics, presidential election
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AMERICA VOTED….
And there is four more years of President Obama! Tell us your thoughts… are you happy, disappointed, indifferent or something else?
Posted in Current News, Politics
Tagged four more years, politics, presidential election
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IN CASE YOU AREN’T TIRED OF BEING TOLD TO VOTE…
Over the past several days, the media has been bombarding us with “GO VOTE!” messages. While I agree that this is an important message, I also think that those Americans who were not going to vote in the first place … Continue reading
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ELECTION PREDICTIONS
With eight days to go, the Presidential election could not be closer. Both campaigns are fighting hard to reach the magic number of 270 on November 6, that is, the 270 electoral votes that are required to win the Presidency. … Continue reading
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IL CORN LOOKS FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 6!
A top priority for IL Corn is the upcoming election. IL Corn Growers Association is diligently encouraging farmers to vote, encouraging farmers to make local and federal legislators earn their vote, and encouraging the candidates that our leaders support with … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Farm Photo, Politics
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CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN TODAY!
Your Congressman is back at home this week in your district. Have you called him or her yet to discuss the issues that are important to you? Call today and tell your elected official that you want a Farm Bill … Continue reading
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