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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From Erosion to Action: One Farmer’s Journey to No Till Farming

By Tara Desmond • July 10, 2025
By 1987, Lyons fully committed to continuous no-till, purchasing a no-till drill and eliminating tillage from his operation altogether. Over time, he invested not in tillage tools or extra horsepower, but in better planters, sprayers, combines and field tile. Equipment and management that supported his soil-first minds
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10 Years, Thousands of Acres: IL Corn’s Cover Crop Program

By Tara Desmond • July 9, 2025
Through programs like IL Corn’s Cover Crop Coupon, farmers are empowered to adopt conservation practices that build healthier, more resilient farms for the next 10 years and beyond.

Top 10 Stories of 2025

By Tara Desmond • July 3, 2025
Mid-Year Highlights: IL Corn Top 10 Read Stories
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.