April - May Highlights Annual Report

Legislative Ag Day in Springfield
ICGA showed strong visibility at Ag Legislative Day, meeting directly with lawmakers and highlighting priorities like E15 expansion, lock & dam funding, property taxes, and conservation incentives. The event strengthened relationships with both new and veteran legislators.
Megan Dwyer Testifies in Washington, D.C.
Director of Conservation & Nutrient Stewardship for IL Corn (Megan Dwyer) delivered federal testimony to the Senate Agriculture Committee on conservation economics and voluntary, incentive-based programs—sharing real farmer examples and reinforcing ICGA’s credibility in national policy discussions.
On-Farm Legislative Visits
ICGA hosted spring farm visits to give lawmakers a firsthand look at cover crops, strip-till, nitrogen tools, and rural infrastructure needs. These visits remain one of ICGA’s most effective tools for connecting policy to real farm impact.
Ongoing Springfield Engagement
Throughout session, ICGA maintained regular contact with legislators on key issues including ethanol, property taxes, waterway infrastructure, and rural broadband.

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New IL Corn TV: How Trade Shapes Illinois Corn

By Tara Desmond • June 18, 2026

What Illinois Farmers Should Know About the People Opening Global Doors for Their Grain

Managing Gray Leaf Spot: Timing Fungicides for Maximum Return

By Matt from Becks • June 18, 2026

Fungicide Timing and Today's Disease Challenges

How Illinois Farmers Are Fighting Hunger Close to Home

By Tara Desmond • June 18, 2026

In honor of National Dairy Month, Illinois farmers and IL Corn helped deliver thousands of pounds of milk to food-insecure families.

Rooted Since the 1850s: Evan Leeper

By Lyndi Allen • June 17, 2026

Meet Evan Leeper, a fifth-generation farmer working ground in Macon County that his family has farmed since the 1850s. A former infantryman who farms alongside his father and brother-in-law.

USDA Invests $125 Million in Ag Research Facilities

By Lyndi Allen • June 17, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a historic $125 million annual investment in agricultural research infrastructure across America, an opportunity for Illinois Universities

Corn to Cup: How Field Corn Becomes Plastic

By Pearl McDade • June 12, 2026

Explore how corn is converted into PLA bioplastic for cups, food packaging, and 3D printing as demand grows for sustainable materials.