From the oxygenate debates of the 1990s to today’s push for year-round E-15, IL Corn has promoted ethanol's impact on corn prices, cleaner fuel, and energy security.
After a 10-week summer internship with IL Corn, Pearl McDade leaves with new insights into advocacy, education, and leadership in agriculture.
Dr. Fred Below shares research on nitrogen timing, hybrid selection and the Seven Wonders of 300 Bushels to help maximize corn yield.
Learn why phosphate duties matter to Illinois corn farmers and how fertilizer imports, competition, and trade policy can impact input costs.
Meet Makenna Frantz, a sixth-generation farmer in Arthur, IL, and a 2026 GR.O.W participant. Get to know the Heritage Family Farms operation and Makenna’s GROW experience.
The Illinois 2026 Leopold Conservation Award recipient is Greg and Janis Thoren in Stockton, Illinois. The Leopold Conservation Award honors farmers who go above and beyond