2nd Annual Water Testing Challenge Announced
IL Corn and Illinois Soybean Association are teaming up again on another Water Testing Challenge. Through this effort, both corn and soybean checkoff programs hope to give Illinois FFA chapters...
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Brown Helps to Serve Farmers in Central IL
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is thrilled to welcome Leyton Brown to the organization as a PCM Specialist. He will be serving farmers in Champaign, Vermillion, and surrounding...
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A Much Needed Force
The farmers that power Illinois' economy Agriculture is a driving force behind Illinois’s economy, with 75 percent of Illinois’ land area being managed by Illinois farmers. The United...
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IL Corn Supports Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act was introduced today, cosponsored by Illinois Congressman Mike Bost, to protect Americans’ freedom of choice when purchasing...
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IL Corn Happy To See Consultations with Mexico Begin
After the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement today that the U.S. is requesting technical consultations with the Government of Mexico under the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures...
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Sen. Duckworth, Ambassador Emanuel, and IL Corn Fuel Big Strides in Japan’s Ethanol Market
TOKYO, Japan -- Last week, IL Corn leaders joined Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, in coordination with the U.S. Grains Council to celebrate a critical win in ongoing...
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This Decision at the Pump Could Change Everything
There has never been a better time to choose unleaded 88 unleaded 15, or E15 fuel at the pump. Gas pumps aren’t unlike grocery stores, offering an abundance of choices – some of which you may...
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IL Corn’s roots run deep in Illinois Association FFA
IL Corn positions farmers to create and capture profit opportunities, preserve their independence, and prosper for generations. There’s one overarching investment that never disappoints, and that...
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New Addition to PCM Specialist Team
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is thrilled to welcome Andrew Hiser as a specialist this February. He will be serving farmers in Sangamon, Christian, and Macoupin...
MoreBipartisan push for decision on year-round E15
Last week, United States Congressional members from Illinois supported corn farmers and the ethanol industry as they encouraged the Biden administration to approve the use of ethanol blends,...
MoreExport Engine Drives Illinois Economy
Family farmers and free trade agreements are behind the wheel Exporting goods is big business for Illinois, built on highly effective freight logistics like rail and river systems that allow for...
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Illinois Farmers Win NCGA Field of Corn Photo Contests
National Corn Growers Association has been doing a photo contest for the past 9 years and IL Corn is thrilled to congratulate this year’s Illinois farmer winners. With eight different photo...
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Saving Private Farmers
Illinois farmers get real about industry challenges and urgent needs With only two percent of the population actively farming, but that same population empowering a multi-million dollar impact to...
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Legislative Team Strengthens Voice for Farmers
With fewer lawmakers representing rural America in Congress and in the state legislature, it is more important than ever for farmers to be well represented in Washington D.C. and at our state...
MoreCorn Grower Leaders, Joined by Administration and Congressional Officials, Warn of Consequences from Mexico Decree, Call for Swift Action
In a briefing for members of Congress and staff today, corn farmer leaders told U.S. officials to continue to hold the line with Mexico over a proposed ban that would block most U.S. corn imports...
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Dr. Laura Gentry to Speak at NASA Booth for 2nd Time at Commodity Classic
NASA doesn’t disappoint with their famous Hyperwall. NASA's Hyperwall is a video wall capable of displaying multiple high-definition data visualizations simultaneously across an arrangement of...
MoreCarbon Sequestration allows ethanol to compete with EVs
Carbon Capture & Storage Technology (CCS) offers Illinois ethanol production a unique advantage, allowing competition with electric vehicles. The advantage stems from the Illinois Basin, a...
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ICGA builds connections with Latino community
IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) leaders connected with the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus last week and discussed corn’s impact on the Latino community. State elected officials joined...
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Conservation Corner - WOTUS
While many of us are waiting for a precipitation recharge, the U.S. EPA has released it’s final WOTUS (Waters of the United States) rule. If you recall, back in August of 2021 the EPA and Army...
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Top IL Corn Videos of 2022
Social Media has changed the way the world sees companies and brands. Videos are a medium that has skyrocketed over the last couple decades and IL Corn is making sure to keep up. Reaching a...
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