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Corn Fuels Progress

Illinois corn is more than a crop—it’s a powerful economic engine and a driver of innovation across multiple industries. From contributing billions to the state’s economy and supporting thousands of local jobs, to fueling cleaner-burning biofuels that reduce emissions, corn is at the center of progress. It’s also opening doors to new opportunities in plant-based manufacturing, including bioplastics and other renewable materials that help reduce reliance on petroleum. As demand grows for sustainable solutions, homegrown Illinois corn continues to deliver by strengthening rural communities while helping meet global needs for food, fuel, and forward-thinking products. Explore how corn is working for Illinois and beyond.

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Illinois exports nearly 50% of corn grown out of state. That's why it's a priority for us.

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Locks and Dams

For over 50 years we have been advocating for more efficient locks and dams. Why? To save the Illinois farmer 8 cents a bushel.

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Providing resources and protecing policies surrounding conservation that ensure long-term agricultural productivity.

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Ethanol

Ethanol production in Illinois uses over 657 million bushels of corn each year—that’s why it’s a top priority for us.

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Follow the We are 96 Consumer Campaign

A coalition of Illinois farm associations joined together to make 2023 the Year of the Farmer with a statewide campaign that launched during Super Bowl.  The message? Ninety-six percent of Illinois farms are family owned and operated. Research tells us that non-farmers would put this number closer to 50 percent. In fact, others in Illinois think that about 47 percent of farms are family owned, with 53 percent being corporately controlled. That’s a statistic that – though untrue – concerns a lot of our neighbors because they aren’t sure they trust the decisions a corporation would make for Illinois’s exceedingly fertile resources.

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Study Quantifies How Red Meat Exports Boost Domestic Feed Demand for Corn and Soybeans

By USMEF • June 4, 2026
In 2025, beef and pork exports accounted for 70.31 million bushels of Illinois corn usage. New study by Juday Group released.

Did You Miss These? Corn's Top May Stories Are Here

By Tara Desmond • June 4, 2026
Whether you're catching up or revisiting your favorites, here's a look at some of our top stories from May. And don't forget new stories drop every week right here on our website, and IL Corn TV has new episodes weekly , so there's always something worth tuning in for. Do you have a story to share? Reach out to us .
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One in Five: How Agriculture Powers the American Economy

By Tara Desmond • June 4, 2026
Agriculture drives 20% of the U.S. economy & 1 in 5 jobs. See what the Feeding the Economy report means for Illinois corn farmers.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.