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IL Corn retweeted
Washington just discovered a radical idea: check the receipt.
Fertilizer barriers came down. Farmersā bills didnāt. Now the FTC is asking why.
Farmers donāt want price controls. They want answers. My latest for @NEWSMAX:
newsmax.com/politics/fergusoā¦
IL Corn retweeted
It's hard to find a chapter of the last three decades of corn advocacy that Kenneth Hartman Jr. didn't help write. As he completes his service as chairman of NCGA's Corn Board, we want to take a moment to thank him for a career that has shaped this organization and improved the lives of corn farmers across the country.
Kenny's story starts in Waterloo, Illinois, where he is a fifth-generation farmer. He runs the family grain operation with his wife, Anita, his mother, Joann, and his daughter, Amanda. Over the years, the Hartmans have grown specialty crops like tofu soybeans and white corn, and they were among the first to adopt precision farming technologies. His daughters, Alexis and Ashley, have taken their talents off the farm to the professional world. In 2021, Prairie Farmer recognized Kenny as a Master Farmer for his outstanding production skills and his deep commitment to family and service.
Once on the Corn Board, Kenny took on one responsibility after another. He eventually went on to lead the entire organization as NCGA president before stepping into his current role as chairman.
Illinois has benefited from his leadership, too. Kenny is a past president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, a past chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, and a member of the Illinois Leadership Council for Ag Education.
Kenny, words can't fully capture what your leadership has meant to corn growers. Thank you for the countless miles, meetings, and hours you've given to this work, and thank you to the Hartman family for sharing you with us for so long. Your legacy will be felt in farm country for many years to come.
@ilcorn
IL Corn retweeted
Landowners proudly pass farmland on to the next generation. Learn more about managing legal details from @LCavataio, a @SandbergPhoenix lawyer on Oct. 19. Register: chicagofarmers.starchapter.cā¦
#TheChicagoFarmers
IL Corn retweeted
Good morning and happy Friday from your harvest on-air crew! Weāll have the latest news and this weekās Rural Notebook during āA Central IL Morningā 5-6 a.m. on WGCY 106.3, WPOK 93.7 or centralillinoisfarmnetwork.cā¦.
IL Corn retweeted
Harvest is about more than what's in the field. It's about who's coming home from it. As another harvest season begins, take a moment to put safety at the top of your checklist.
Harvest Safety Musts
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Prep equipment early ā Breakdowns are a stressful situation
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Check all lights & markers ā Be seen, stay safe
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Slow down on public roads ā Itās not just your life on the line
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Get rest ā Exhaustion leads to mistakes
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Look up ā Power lines and electrical hazards may be above. Stay alert
Grain Bin Safety ā No Shortcuts
š«Lock out & tag out ALL moving equipment
š«Cover every floor opening
š«NEVER enter a bin alone
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Harness + lifeline = lifesaver
š«Donāt āwalk downā grain ā itās a trap
š«Ditch loose clothing ā it can catch in a heartbeat
The harvest is important, but your life, your family, and your future matter more.
Because the most important thing you bring home this harvest isn't the crop. It's YOU!
For more information check the link in the comments
@ILSoybean @ilcorn
IL Corn retweeted
Thanks to @ILCorn for stopping by my DC office to discuss the challenges facing our family farms and rural economies.
It is critical that we continue our work to expand markets for American agriculture, strengthen our trade partnerships, secure year-round E15, and provide our farmers with the tools they need to succeed.
That includes getting a strong Farm Bill across the finish line. The House has done its job, and itās past time for the Senate to pass the Farm Bill I proudly supported to deliver the predicability and certainty our farmers and producers deserve.
IL Corn retweeted
We agree @RepEricSorensen - bipartisanship happens at the gas station. E15 is good for drivers and corn farmers, and supported by Republicans and Democrats alike!
š Rep. Eric Sorensen went full meteorologist mode for TMZ DC's @hicharliecotton and said his 20 years in local news make him an effective politician.
IL Corn retweeted
IL Pork's Illinois Pork Tenderloin Crawl. Carlinville hoping to be named Hallmark Town. @ilcorn update. @dtnpf agriculture on September summer weather.
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IL Corn retweeted
Several central Illinois counties are under a Heat Advisory this week, with heat index values up to 105 expected. sj-r.com/story/weather/2026/ā¦
IL Corn retweeted
Some of the nation's highest yields will come from fields entered this year. Could one of them be yours? Enter here: ncga.com/get-involved/yield-ā¦
IL Corn retweeted
Download and print the corn foliar disease illustrated poster at cropprotectionnetwork.org/puā¦.
Poster size is 24x36.
@NationalCorn @NeCGA @MississippiCorn @kscorn @ilcorn @iowa_corn @MississippiCorn @mncorn @sdcorn @NDCornGrowers @alisonrISU @DTelenko @alabamaED @MartinChilvers1 @badgercropdoc @baldpathologist #corn
ALT Poster showing illustrated corn leaves with various diseases.
IL Corn retweeted
The best corn growers in the country enter the Yield Contest. Are you one of them? Enter your plot and find out how you stack up. Enter here: bit.ly/3RpB2KK
IL Corn retweeted
One week ago we sent this letter to @USDA and @USDAScience highlighting the potential for corn grain research at the federal level. Read the full message here: bit.ly/4vSBLpH
IL Corn retweeted
AI sprayer changes weed control...
Discover how robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming crop protection across the Midwest.
Watch this talk explaining how AI-powered cameras identify weeds, and can reduce chemical use by up to 90% š½
#PrecisionAg @ilcorn
IL Corn retweeted
The @ilcorn Marketing Board has always shared the story of Illinois corn farmers with consumers. In this #ManagingforProfit, Lindsay Croke discusses some of the current ways the message of Illinois corn is reaching the masses.
Listen now at brownfieldagnews.com/managinā¦
IL Corn retweeted
Come join the NCGA team! We're looking for an agricultural economist to strengthen our network of state economic staff and serve America's corn growers. If you like to provide useful economic insights, conduct applied economic research, and solve problems, this is a role for you. Apply today at bit.ly/4wWUstP
IL Corn retweeted
Cooperation between the @ilcorn Marketing Board and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is bringing added safety education to farmers and grain handlers across the state. In this #ManagingforProfit, Spencer Janssen explains more!
Listen now at brownfieldagnews.com/managinā¦
IL Corn retweeted
The latest episode of the CobCast, How Weāre Tackling Sky-High Input Costs for American Corn Growers, is out now! Watch at youtu.be/fcQ_LrD3x60?si=pLHSā¦
IL Corn retweeted
Iām LIVE outside the House steps with @RepShontelBrown, @RepAdrianSmith and @RepFischbach to demand we pass year-round E15 NOW.
Itās a win for our farmers and for Americans facing high gas prices. youtube.com/live/0AkOFeOpk_Uā¦
