News from IL Corn for week ending 8/21/26
USA Panama Sustainable Maritime Fuel Trade Mission visits Illinois
Illinois farmer Jay Whalen shares his journey to cover crops, soil health and conservation and how the practices are improving his farm’s ROI.
Illinois corn farmers connected with lawmakers at the Illinois State Fair to share their experiences and discuss the issues impacting Illinois farms
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.
The IL Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) has elected a new slate of officers who will help lead the organization’s efforts to invest Illinois corn checkoff dollars in programs that grow demand, create new markets and strengthen understanding of Illinois corn farmers and the industry. Elected by their fellow farmer directors, the new ICMB officers are Matt Raben (Carmi, IL) as Chair, Terry Smith (Clayton, IL) as Vice Chair, Dan Meyer (Tuscola, IL) as Treasurer, and John Klemm (Waynesville, IL) as Secretary.
Foliar disease is creeping upward in Illinois corn. Learn what hail-loss research reveals about when a late-season fungicide pass still pays off.
Growing Good Consumers: Inside Illinois' Ag in the Classroom Program
IL Corn farmer leaders joined the 2026 Illinois Ag Legislative Roundtable, hearing from gubernatorial candidates Darren Bailey and Gov. JB Pritzker, as well as U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy.
Interns tour Marquis, exploring ethanol, carbon capture, and innovation that supports Illinois farmers and jobs.