From the oxygenate debates of the 1990s to today’s push for year-round E-15, IL Corn has promoted ethanol's impact on corn prices, cleaner fuel, and energy security.
Meet Makenna Frantz, a sixth-generation farmer in Arthur, IL, and a 2026 GR.O.W participant. Get to know the Heritage Family Farms operation and Makenna’s GROW experience.
The Illinois 2026 Leopold Conservation Award recipient is Greg and Janis Thoren in Stockton, Illinois. The Leopold Conservation Award honors farmers who go above and beyond