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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Only Congress Can Fix Arbitrary E15 Barrier

By Lindsay Croke • January 22, 2026

Farmers have been advocating for access to E15 year-round for 15 years. Congress must act to change the policy language, but has failed to act yet again.

ICGA Reacts to Congress’s E15 Proposal

By Lindsay Croke • January 22, 2026

Illinois corn farmers urge Congress to act on year-round E15 access, calling inaction on ethanol policy a missed chance to support farmers and rural communities.

Celebrating Generations of Women Who Shape Agriculture

By Tara Desmond • January 22, 2026

Illinois Agri-Women is honoring multi-generational farm families led by women. Watch the story + learn how to apply

Inside the Elevator: Joe Williams Keeps Grain Moving at Yuton

By Tara Desmond • January 21, 2026

Meet Joe Williams, location manager at Yuton Grain Elevator, and learn how logistics, teamwork, and relationships keep McLean County grain moving.

Efficiency in Action: Strip-Till, Nitrogen Management, and Nearly 300-Bushel Corn

By Tara Desmond • January 21, 2026

Seventh-generation McLean County farmer Rob Park shares how strip-till, nitrogen efficiency, and innovation drive high yields while doing more with less.

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Meet Illinois Farmer & New Board Director Bryan Tomm

By Lyndi Allen • January 20, 2026

Bryan Tomm, the newly elected director representing District 13, encompassing Clay, Edwards, Jefferson, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties for the ICGA.