This week, we sit down with Jim Tarmann, Managing Director at IL Corn.We'll talk about trade, locks, and dams, and how they affect our farmers.Introduction to Jim Tarmann, Managing Director at Illinois Corn. (00:41)Discussion on the significance of trade for Illinois farmers. (01:01)Importance of locks and dams. (01:20)Getting to know Jim Tarmann - background and career journey. (01:41)Jim's early life and education. (02:01)Highlights of Jim's 31-year tenure at IL Corn. (02:41)Jim's work on ethanol and its importance. (03:00)Challenges and issues with infrastructure and waterways. (03:20)Impact of aging locks and dams on farmers. (03:41)Costs of inefficiencies in the waterway system. (04:01)Early investigations and education efforts. (04:21)Barge tours and public awareness campaigns. (04:41)Not to be Corny. (05:40)Follow IL Corn TV for weekly farming insights.#LocksAndDams #CornTrade #TradeSecrets #InfrastructureMatters #FarmingFacts #CornFarming #Agribusiness #FoodPrices #ILCornTV 

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