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I’m LIVE outside the House steps with @RepShontelBrown, @RepAdrianSmith and @RepFischbach to demand we pass year-round E15 NOW. It’s a win for our farmers and for Americans facing high gas prices. youtube.com/live/0AkOFeOpk…

@janschakowsky @repdeliaramirez @RepMikeQuigley @RepChuyGarcia @RepUnderwood your IL colleagues @RepBudzinski & @RepSorensen are fighting hard for year-round #E15 passage. Lower prices at pump. More demand for Illinois corn. Cleaner fuel for cleaner air. bit.ly/e15call

Year-round E15 is a common sense energy solution for Americans. Lower prices at the pump, increased energy security, and demand for corn growers. We need E15 now.

@WaterwaysCouncl @AWOAdvocacy Congrats!

Congratulations to WCI General Counsel and Executive Committee member Matt Woodruff (Kirby Corp), incoming Chaiman of @AWOAdvocacy this morning to kick off #AWOBargeIn2026

E15 supports domestic energy and helps drivers save money. That’s a win worth expanding. Take action now to make E15 available year-round: bit.ly/4nfHHGe

Farm moms discuss motherhood ahead of Mother’s Day | Farms.com farms.com/ag-industry-ne…

NCGA Launches 2026 Contest with New Short-Season Corn Pilot Class ncga.com/stay-informed/…

The @ilcorn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to support the mission of the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program. Kevin Daugherty discusses the importance of this effort. #ManagingforProfit Listen now at brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_p…

One fair question about the proposed Inland Navigation Construction Organization (INCO) framework: "Has anything like this worked before at USACE?" Yes. Repeatedly. The INCO model mirrors proven program delivery structures already used within the Corps of Engineers for: → Installation Information Services (IIS) programs → Military Construction (MILCON) programs → Other large-scale Civil Works programs → The USACE Dam Safety Program, which manages the Corps' entire dam portfolio as an integrated enterprise What these have in common: a unified program office, delegated authority from senior leadership, and a single point of accountability for performance across a complex, multi-District portfolio. Extending this same approach to inland navigation isn't a radical restructuring. It's applying an existing USACE best practice to the program that needs it most. The framework is flexible. It's designed to be adapted, not imposed. But the core insight is non-negotiable: programs are delivered by programs, not by loosely coordinated projects. #Buildbetterwaterways #INCONOW

Progress shouldn’t take decades. E15 has been approved since 2011 yet in 2026, we’re still facing delays and temporary fixes instead of real solutions. Farmers deserve better. How much longer is “almost” good enough? Read More at ilcorn.org #E15 #ILCorn #Ethanol

Big step forward for agriculture 🌽 We’re excited to see the Farm Bill pass the House — now it’s on to the Senate to keep the momentum going and deliver for farmers and rural communities.

Carbon programs need to work better for farmers — not just the companies behind them. Take this 5-min farmer survey to inform payment levels, contract flexibility, and program requirements: surveymonkey.com/r/VZL7C62 #carbonmarkets #farmersurvey

FSA is rolling out a 2nd SDRP payment for eligible farmers adding another 35% for 2023–2024 disaster losses. Payments could begin as soon as next week. Deadline to apply extended to Aug. 12. More: fsa.usda.gov/sdrp

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Farm bill, year-round E15 & fertilizer with @RepNikkiB agri-pulse.com/media/videos/p…

More than a crown - it's a calling. Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips is using her platform to advocate for agriculture, connect communities, and inspire the next generation. Watch her story on IL Corn TV: youtu.be/d8hC6jC301g @IllinoisAgFairs @EffNewsOnline

At the @biofuelresearch (NCERC), ideas are turning into real-world solutions helping drive ethanol efficiency, expand markets, and shape the future of renewable energy. Read more: ilcorn.org/ncerc-driving-…

Farm businesses run on fact-based decisions. Fact: Families are feeling the economic squeeze of high input costs and low commodity prices. Fact: Market volatility has bred uncertainty in an already difficult year. Also a fact: There are opportunities for viability in the face of this market. Learn more here: bit.ly/4e5qSv5

Read more about how major fertilizer companies are taking advantage of a volatile and unfair input market here: bit.ly/4vfWlRv

Fertilizer concerns aren’t just about 2026 - farmers say the real risk is building for 2027. With rising costs, supply uncertainty & global tensions, decisions today could shape next year’s crop. ncga.com/stay-informed/…

🌽 Looking to grow your future in ag? The Grain & Feed Association of Illinois is offering scholarships up to $5,000 + hands-on industry experience, networking, and career opportunities. Apply now and get your start in the grain & feed industry! gfai.org/scholarship-an…