Illinois Farmers and Football Players: Growing Champions On and Off the Field

Ready, Set, Corn! Finding Corn this Sunday

• TV Screens & Stadium Seats
• Watching the game on a high-definition screen? That sleek, durable plastic likely contains corn-based bioplastics, making your viewing experience sharper and more sustainable. Even some stadium seats are made with corn-based materials!
• Getting to the Game
• Whether you’re heading to a friend’s house or making the trek to the stadium, there’s a good chance your car is running on ethanol-blended fuel made from Illinois corn. Ethanol reduces emissions and keeps fuel prices stable, making it a win for both fans and farmers.
• Game Day Snacks
• Corn is the MVP of Super Bowl snacks! Popcorn, nachos, tortilla chips, and even the sweeteners in BBQ sauces and sodas all come from field corn. Without it, your snack spread wouldn’t be the same. Check out these recipes that may help feed the entire farm crew.
• The Field Itself
• Many artificial turf fields contain corn-based materials to make them safer and more durable. So when players hit the ground, they’re literally landing on a piece of American agriculture.

Whether it’s growing the food that fuels the fans or training for the biggest game of the year, Illinois farmers and football players know what it means to work hard and push through challenges. Both dedicate themselves to their craft, knowing that the work they do has an impact beyond their own cornfields in central Illinois or football fields under the bright lights of the Super Bowl.