Conservation Resources

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NITROGEN DECISION RESOURCES

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IL CORN'S PCM PROGRAM

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COVER CROP COUPON

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Cover Crop Coupon

IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is partnering with several seed companies to give ICGA members the opportunity to buy cover crop seed at a discounted price. The coupons offer is up to $200 off of a qualifying seed purchase from one of the participating companies.

Cover Crop Resources

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NEWS

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Greg Goodwin Elected President of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership

By Tara Desmond • March 5, 2026
The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership is a collaborative network of organizations working together to advance sustainable agriculture across the state.
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Farm Bill 2.0 Passed Out of House Ag Committee

By Lindsay Croke • March 5, 2026
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture discussed farm policy at length, debating amendments and working towards a bill that passed out of Committee in the early hours of March 5, 2026.
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From Ancestral Genomes to Modern Fields: Researching Corn’s Roots to Improve Nitrogen Efficiency

By Tara Desmond • March 5, 2026
PhD research explores ancestral corn genetics and the maize microbiome to improve nitrogen efficiency and sustainability in modern corn production.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.