Fighting for Corn Farmer Priorities in D.C.

Justin Moore and Jon Hurst

Lyndi Allen, Justin Moore, and Joe Alexander

RFA Policy Council Director, Jared Mullendore, Lyndi Allen, Justin Moore, and RFA Senior Vice President, Troy Brendenkamp

Rep. Jimmy Panetta

Rep. Adrian Smith

Rep. Dusty Johnson

This week, IL Corn advocated for Illinois corn farmers on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) hosted all the corn states to advocate for corn farmers by meeting with legislative staff and agency officials on behalf of corn farmers. With the farm income declining and the ag economy under stress, these conversations emphasize their impact during this critical time.

IL Corn advocated for policies surrounding the use of higher blends of ethanol (like E15), increased international market demand, and the Farm Bill.

IL Corn continues to advocate for Illinois corn farmers, especially as harvest begins and markets remain uncertain.

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Shane and Taylor

Meet the Robot Changing How Illinois Farmers Fight Weeds

By Tara Desmond • May 21, 2026

Solinftec's Solix robot uses AI to target weeds in real time, cutting chemical use up to 90%. Solar-powered, autonomous, and built for Midwest farms.

Photo taken in McLean County Museum of History

Illinois Ag Across Time: Episode 2

By Tara Desmond • May 21, 2026

Illinois Ag Across Time - Episode 2: Tracing 200 years of Illinois farm families, innovation, and the land that fed a nation.

Don Meyer

Illinois Ag Across Time: Episode 1

By Tara Desmond • May 21, 2026

Illinois Ag Across Time — Tracing 200 years of Illinois farm families, innovation, and the land that fed a nation.

Hammer striking corn kernels on a wooden surface, with kernels scattering in a rustic barn setting

Ethanol: Fact vs. Fiction

By Lyndi Allen • May 21, 2026

Ethanol is a powerhouse for American farms, fuels American vehicles, and has strengthened America’s economy for decades, but remains one of the most misunderstood fuels on the road today.

Cargo containers lined up at a port beside a canal, under a bright sky

From River Locks to Global Markets

By Lyndi Allen • May 21, 2026

For decades, America’s inland waterways operated on a system that couldn’t keep up—aging infrastructure, delayed projects, and a funding model that forced farmers and shippers to wait.

agronomy angle

Did the Spring Rains Kill Your Rootworms? Here's the Honest Answer

By Matt Montgomery • May 18, 2026

Watch for fireflies and cottonwood fluff - they tell you exactly when rootworms are hatching and whether spring rains actually hurt their numbers.