Get to Know Lyndi Allen: IL Corn Manager

Lyndi Allen joined IL Corn in January 2025 as the Public Affairs and Communications Manager, bringing her expertise in public affairs and communications to help amplify IL Corn’s advocacy efforts. In this role, she serves as the vital link between the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and its members, ensuring that policy and regulatory updates are effectively communicated and understood. Lyndi translates complex discussions from meetings, articles, and legislative updates into actionable insights for farmers, empowering them to stay engaged in the issues that impact their operations. She also represents ICGA at key meetings and works to build strong relationships with industry partners to further IL Corn’s mission.

Get to Know Lyndi

What’s something you enjoy doing in your free time that might surprise people?
I love to cook, especially things I have never tried to cook before. I find it fun to learn new things in the kitchen and apply new skills I learn for future meals.
Do you have a favorite place to visit or a travel spot that’s at the top of your bucket list?
I want to travel to as many countries as I can in Europe. There is a train that can take you to all the countries, so that is something I would like to do in the future.
What’s a book, movie, or TV show you think everyone should experience at least once?
Fahrenheit 451 is a great book about a world with heavy sensorship that withholds knowledge from the common people. It is about a man who burns books, which are outlawed. A good read, not as good movie, about critical thinking and free will.
Do you have a favorite family tradition or holiday activity that you look forward to each year?
Every Labor Day weekend, my father's side of the family has a huge celebration that they have been doing for over 50 years. Friends and family stay on the property for the weekend, they have a huge potluck on that Sunday where they serve a whole pig—the celebration is called Pig Roast. They also have live bands and even an auction on Sunday where a couple hundred people come to celebrate.
What’s one thing you’re grateful for today that you think makes life a little brighter?
I am blessed to have a wonderful family and the close relationships I have with them. I am eternally grateful for the wonderful people I am surrounded by.
What do you like about working for IL Corn?
The staff at IL Corn is absolutely amazing. Everyone is very kind and welcoming—making working there enjoyable every day in the office.

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Budget Reconciliation Bill Passes Congress

By Lyndi Allen • July 3, 2025

Illinois corn farmers will be impacted by many provisions in the Budget Reconciliation Bill that passed in both chambers this week.

Importance of Trade Series: Ethanol

By Lyndi Allen • July 3, 2025

Trade plays a critical role in driving demand for U.S. corn—not only as grain or feed, but also as fuel.

Corn: More American Than Apple Pie

By Lindsay Croke • June 30, 2025

When we think of Independence Day traditions, sweet corn on the cob is as iconic as fireworks and often even more central to the celebration. According to Instacart, purchases of sweet corn surge by 380% over the annual average heading into July 4th, outranking other grilling staples like baby back ribs and burgers. But corn's role in your Fourth of July celebration goes far beyond your plate. In Illinois alone, 8,300 acres of sweet corn are harvested annually, averaging 155 cwt per acre. That’s more than 128 million pounds of locally grown sweetness fueling summer cookouts across the state. And while sweet corn makes a big impression on the grill, most of Illinois’ corn crop isn’t sweet corn - it’s field corn. Less than 1% of the state’s crop is sweet corn, while the rest is used in products that are often invisible to consumers but vital to everyday life: fuel, packaging, fireworks, and even spirits.