Conservation

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10 YEARS

OFFERING IL CORN COVER CROP COUPON PROGRAM

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555,000 ACRES

REPRESENTED IN 2024 IN THE PCM PROGRAM

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3 YEARS

OFFERING NEW PACE INSURANCE PROGRAM

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257,000 VIEWS

ON CONSERVATION EDUCATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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PRECISION CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is a farmer-led program that uses data and economics to help farmers make conservation decisions that are both environmentally and financially sustainable.

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Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership

ISAP envisions Illinois as a sustainable agriculture system that results in improved soil health, water quality, profitable and resilient agriculture systems, and thriving communities.

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ILLINOIS FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL ASSOCIATION

The Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) supports responsible agriculture by promoting the safe, effective, and environmentally sound use of fertilizers and crop protection products across the state.

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Conservation

You’ve worked with Mother Nature your whole life and if you want that life for your kids, conservation matters. IL Corn is here to help, offering tools and programs to protect soil, water, and air. From testing water and trying cover crops to applying nitrogen responsibly, we’re growing our support for your conservation journey. Stay connected and grow with us.

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NEWS

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What Illinois Corn Farmers Need to Know About 45Z

By Lyndi Allen • August 26, 2026
45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is moving closer to implementation, and farmers should understand how their farming practices play a role in the value of the credit.
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From 10 Acres to Every Acre: Illinois Farmer Jay Whalen's Cover Crop Story

By Tara Desmond • August 20, 2026
Illinois farmer Jay Whalen shares his journey to cover crops, soil health and conservation and how the practices are improving his farm’s ROI.
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What Are the Alma Mater Plots? A New Long-Term Research Site Worth Watching

By Tara Desmond • August 20, 2026
The University of Illinois is building the next Morrow Plots (Alma Mater Plots) and Illinois farmers are helping shape the research questions for the next 150 years.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.