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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Weekly News

Week Ending 8/28/26 Summary

By Lyndi Allen • August 28, 2026

News from IL Corn for week ending 8/28/26

Tall green corn plants under a partly cloudy blue sky

New Tariffs on Canada Raise Concerns for Corn Farmers

By Lyndi Allen • August 27, 2026

New tariffs on Canadian goods took effect August 22, a critical market for U.S. agriculture. For Illinois farmers, the concern is what these tariffs could mean for demand.

Golden field at sunset with distant trees and a low farmhouse on the horizon

Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern Rail Merger

By Lyndi Allen • August 27, 2026

A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would create the first true transcontinental Class I railroad in the United States, what does it mean for farmers

Meet the New ICMB Chair: Matt Raben

By Tara Desmond • August 27, 2026

Get to know volunteer Southern Illinois farmer Matt Raben - New IL Corn Marketing Board Chair

Rachel Curry on IL Corn TV

Why Illinois's Nutrient Loss Strategy Matters to Every Farmer

By Tara Desmond • August 27, 2026

Behind the Numbers: What's Really Driving Nutrient Loss in Illinois

Ryan LeGrange - CEO of USGBC

Record Exports Show the Strength of U.S. Corn Markets

By Tara Desmond • August 27, 2026

Record U.S. corn and ethanol exports highlight growing global demand, with Canada and Mexico playing key roles in strong markets for farmers.