Legislation & Regulation 

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7 FARM BILLS

ADVOCATED FOR

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96 COMMENTS

FILED WITH GOVERNMENT

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43 GRASSROOTS

MESSAGING PROGRAM UTILIZED (SINCE 2010)

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2996 FARMERS

SUBSCRIBED TO MESSAGE PROGRAM

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National Corn Growers Association

NCGA represents 36,000 dues-paying members and advocates for over 300,000 U.S. corn farmers through checkoff programs, working with affiliates in 27 states to advance grower interests.

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FARMDOC

Their mission is to provide U.S. Corn Belt crop and livestock producers with constant access to integrated information and expertise to better manage their farm businesses.

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DCLRS

DCLRS is a bipartisan lobbying and government relations firm representing a diverse group of clients before Congress and federal regulatory agencies.

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Your Voice in Springfield and D.C.

While you focus on your farm, IL Corn ensures your interests are represented at the decision-making tables in Springfield and Washington, D.C. From influencing critical policies to advocating for agriculture’s future, we work tirelessly to make your voice heard. Stay informed with the latest legislative and regulatory updates right here.

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NEWS

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Senate Ag Committee Releases Farm Bill Draft

By Lyndi Allen • July 2, 2026
Chairman John Boozman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released a Farm Bill discussion draft on June 23, 2026.
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45Z is Taking Shape – Here’s What It Means for Corn Farmers

By Lyndi Allen • July 2, 2026
USDA's Regenerative Feedstock Rule provides important certainty for farmers as they begin making crop and input decisions. IL Corn has identified what it could mean for corn farmers.
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Swift Resolution of USMCA Negotiations Needed to Protect Critical Export Markets

By Lindsay Croke • July 2, 2026
ICGA would urge President Trump and the U.S. Trade Representative to build on the President's signature first term trade deal, swiftly negotiate improvements, and provide long term certainty.
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Megan Dwyer testifying in DC
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.