Illinois Corn Growers Association Advocates for Policy Priorities on Capitol Hill
Farmer leaders of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) recently met with their peers on Capitol Hill to advocate for policy priorities. The National Corn Growers Association also held its annual Corn Congress, where ICGA and Illinois Corn Marketing Board leaders met with farmer leaders from other corn states to discuss policy goals.
The Illinois congressional delegation heard firsthand from Illinois corn farmers about the downturn in the agricultural economy. During their time in Washington, ICGA and FFA leaders met with 17 congressmen and both senators. IL Corn's policy priorities focus on farm economy, trade, farm bill, renewable fuels, conservation, and lock and dams.
The farm economy is a top priority for Illinois corn farmers, who are seeking profits from the market, not the government. Low commodity prices and destruction of corn demand have hurt farmers as input costs remain high. Congress must protect family farms amid declining commodity prices and destruction of corn demand.