Illinois farmers came to the state capitol this week to draw attention to the poor farm economy as the planting season begins. Farmers met with their representatives and key legislators
Illinois Fair Queen Krista Phillips shares how her role goes beyond the crown connecting communities and advocating for agriculture statewide.
Lindsay Croke is the IL Corn Director of Communications and Marketing today, but she’s served many roles over her 20+ years at IL Corn and brings a lot of historical perspective of IL Corn’s work and goals to IL Corn TV show as a host. We sat down with Lindsay to figure out how she landed at IL Corn, what the work here has meant to her and to our industry, and why she sticks around.
Representative Katie Stuart and Illinois farmers visited NCERC for a tour, to learn about its expansion plans, and interview Illinois farmers
Researchers reveal most farmers operate from a single, highly consistent production plan and change it far less often than conservation advisors typically assume.
Catch up on IL Corn’s top stories and videos from Q1 2026, featuring farmers, yields, policy updates, and must-see moments from the field.
Farmer and past ICGA President Marty Marr shares insights on policy, conservation, and leadership and why staying involved matters in agriculture.
An Illinois farmer shares lessons from 30 years of no-till, concerns about profitability, and opportunities for new corn demand in evolving markets.
Illinois farmer Jared shares how 168 lbs of nitrogen produced 308 bu/acre and why cutting rates outperformed a high-input field by $200/acre.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski responds to the Illinois Congressional District 13 farmers’ concerns on the current challenges and opportunities farmers are facing in today’s poor farm economy