ALT After months of debate and a stalled first attempt, Farm Bill 2.0 is moving forward again. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the legislation on Wednesday afternoon, bringing Congress one step closer to a new five-year Farm Bill and giving farmers the certainty they have been waiting for. "IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) leaders joined corn farmers from all over the U.S. in DC to tell Congress that we need increased demand and lower input costs. Higher ethanol blend policy, such as the year-round E15 provision in the Senate Farm Bill, is a great place to start. Farmers also need vibrant export markets and a fix for ag input consolidation." said Mark Bunselmeyer, ICGA President and farmer from Maroa. “While we are extremely grateful for any certainty in the marketplace Congress can provide, ICGA remains focused on delivering a bipartisan farm bill, the result of productive debate and compromise that offers results for farmers and consumers alike.”

ALT 🌽 What did you miss from IL Corn last week? From new tariffs on Canada and a proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern rail merger to record U.S. corn and ethanol exports, crop progress, the 45Z tax credit and the new IL Corn Marketing Board chair — there was plenty happening. Plus, applications are now open for the 2027 GROW program! Catch up on all the news and updates from the week ending Aug. 28 👇 https://www.ilcorn.org/week-ending-8-28-26-summary

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