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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Farm Earnings Improve, but Tight Margins Remain

By Lyndi Allen • September 23, 2026
Illinois farmers saw their earnings improve in 2025, but the latest data shows that farm profitability remains well below recent averages.
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Farm Bill 2.0 Passed out of the Senate Ag Committee

By Lyndi Allen • September 17, 2026
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced Farm Bill 2.0, bringing Congress one step closer to a new five-year Farm Bill and giving farmers the certainty they have been waiting for.
Lyndi Allen, Jim Tarmann, Rep. Eric Sorensen, Justin Moore, Greg Goodwin

IL Corn Advocates on the Hill

By Lyndi Allen • September 17, 2026
IL Corn met with members of Congress and both Illinois senators to discuss policies that can strengthen demand, lower costs, and expand opportunities for Illinois corn farmers.
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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.