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

Chad Leman

Illinois Farmer Speaks out on Prop 12’s Consequences

By Lyndi Allen • August 7, 2025
Chad Leman, a corn and hog farmer from Eureka, IL is speaking out on the far-reaching effects of California’s Proposition 12—a law that changes how Midwestern farmers do business.
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Input Prices Threaten Corn Farmer’s Bottom Line

By Lyndi Allen • August 5, 2025
With input costs climbing to unsustainable levels, IL Corn has joined with National Corn Growers Association in urging the Trump administration to take immediate action.
Peter Metivier

From IL Corn to Capitol Hill: An Interview with Peter Metivier

By Lyndi Allen • July 31, 2025
Peter Metivier’s Journey from IL Corn to Washington, D.C.: Building a Future in Ag Policy and Advocacy
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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.