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

Andy Gilson

Meet Andy Gilson: A New Precision Conservation Management Specialist

By Tara Desmond • August 5, 2026
Meet Andy Gilson, A new PCM specialist — a 4th-gen farmer bringing firsthand experience to conservation economics.
Kent

Farmer Kent Bohnhoff Recognized for a Career Built on Conservation

By Tara Desmond • August 4, 2026
Retired NRCS conservationist and ICGA member Kent Bohnhoff reflects on decades promoting no-till, cover crops, and soil health on Illinois farms.
Greg and Janis Thoren

2026 Leopold Conservation Award Winner: Greg and Janis Thoren

By Lyndi Allen • July 30, 2026
The Illinois 2026 Leopold Conservation Award recipient is Greg and Janis Thoren in Stockton, Illinois. The Leopold Conservation Award honors farmers who go above and beyond
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.