Legislation & Regulation | Il Corn | IL

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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.

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.

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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Kenny Hartman, Jr.: A Lifetime of Leadership and a Legacy for Future Farmers

By Tara Desmond • December 11, 2025

Interview with former NCGA President Kenny Hartman, Jr., reflecting on decades of service to Illinois corn farmers, major policy accomplishments, and why young farmers should get involved to shape the future of agriculture.

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$12 Billion in Bridge Farm Aid for Farmers

By Lyndi Allen • December 10, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Trump Administration announced a one-time package of $12 billion in “bridge payments” to support American farmers.

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Letter of Support for USMCA

By Lyndi Allen • December 4, 2025

More than 100 House Representatives wrote to a top Trump administration trade official Thursday to argue the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has benefited U.S. agriculture exports.