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

Dr. Yan Zhang, Justin Moore, Rod Weinzierl, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Dr. Christopher Slaten, and Dr. Pr

Rep. Budzinski Requests Federal Funding for National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center

By Lyndi Allen • May 26, 2026
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is requesting federal funding for the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center through her Community Project Funding requests.
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From River Locks to Global Markets

By Lyndi Allen • May 21, 2026
For decades, America’s inland waterways operated on a system that couldn’t keep up—aging infrastructure, delayed projects, and a funding model that forced farmers and shippers to wait.
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Coast-to-Coast Advocacy Helps Advance E15 in the House

By Lyndi Allen • May 14, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives took a major step toward nationwide, year-round E15 sales this week by passing H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
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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.