IS THIS REFUNDABLE?
Yes

WHAT IS THE REQUESTED ASSESSMENT? 
1.5 cents per bushel

HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO OTHER MIDWEST STATES?
Michigan:  one-half of one percent (0.005) of the net value - mandatory
Kansas: 2 cents per bushel - voluntary
Ohio: one-half of one percent (0.005) of the net market price - voluntary
Kentucky: one-fourth of one percent (0.0025) of the gross marketed price - voluntary

HOW DO I VOTE?

Absentee ballots are available to those not available to vote in person by contacting the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-524-1083 or by email at agr.marketnews@illinois.gov.

In most counties, in person voting will take place at the local county Farm Bureau county offices during normal business hours.

For more information, call the Illinois Department of Agriculture at (217) 524-1083 or the Illinois Wheat Association at (309) 557-3619.