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 $200 or more off of a qualifying seed purchase from one of the participating companies.

Cover Crop Resources

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NEWS

Richard Lyons Illinois farmer

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.