A new study from the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) confirms distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) use as a safe, efficient feed for aquaculture promising new market opportunities for U.S. corn. The U.S. Grains Council, with work funded by the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, will use this data to promote additional DDGS to the Southeast Asia…
IRFA Elects New Officers
The Illinois Renewable Fuels Association elected new officers recently. Those directed to serve and their positions include: President: Eric Mosbey, Lincolnland Agri-Energy Vice-President: Danielle Anderson, Marquis Energy Secretary/Treasurer: Ray Baker, Adkins Energy…
Indonesia Removes Ethanol Ban
U.S. ethanol can now enter the Indonesian market by way of pre-blended fuel, following the recent removal of a ban on pre-blended product entering the country. This change creates a potential market of more than 200 million gallons (71 million bushels in corn equivalent). The market development efforts to accomplish this policy goal began in…
NCERC Receives Funding with Illinois Legislative Update
As of May 24, around 1 am, the state of Illinois now has a budget that – although reported as creatively balanced – provides some wins for Illinois agriculture. “Illinois agriculture showed great solidarity as we negotiated and lobbied for programs that could support farmers this year and next,” said Rodney Weinzierl, IL Corn Executive Director….
Cleaner Air is One Defense Against COVID
Researchers see a correlation between high concentrations of particulate matter in the air and vulnerability of citizens contracting the COVID-19 virus, says a recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The link was documented by a group of Italian researchers as well and publicized this week by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC). …
EPA Ignores IL Corn Farmer Concerns with Plan to Restore Ethanol Market
In response to the EPA’s final rule on the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and the understanding that the EPA will not be reallocating all previously waived gallons in future RVO numbers, the Illinois Corn Growers Association President Bill Leigh of Minonk issued the following statement: “The EPA has ignored the request of corn farmers…
Important Partners Show Up for Ethanol
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin, along with Illinois Director of Agriculture John Sullivan, showed up for ethanol and IL Corn last week with their own comments on the EPA’s proposed rule to reallocate waived gallons of ethanol. In a letter on November 26, Senators Duckworth and Durbin remind the EPA that their proposed…
Biofuels Video Featured
This exciting new video starts a conversation about biofuels: how they can save us from diminishing fossil fuels, how they clean our are, how they are locally grown and saving rural communities. It’s the latest in what will be a docuseries of videos helping farmers and non-farmers to talk about important ag issues featured on…
RVO COMMENTS SUBMITTED TO EPA BY ILRFA & ICGA
August 17, 2018 Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0167 Dear Acting Administrator Wheeler: The Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Illinois Renewable Fuels Association (ILRFA) are pleased to submit comments concerning the proposed EPA rulemaking regarding the establishment of renewable…
USGC EXPLORES POTENTIAL ETHANOL DEMAND IN CHILE AND ARGENTINA
Increased global bioethanol use is only a well-constructed policy decision away in markets like Argentina and Chile. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) traveled to both countries in June to investigate their existing ethanol markets and discover how new or improved ethanol policies could boost demand while opening the door to imports. “New market development opportunities…