33%
Sell more corn overseas
Export partners, trade missions and trade team visits that move Illinois corn, DDGS, ethanol, pork, beef and poultry to global buyers.
IL Corn Marketing Board · FY27 investments
Where your corn checkoff goes
Every 7/8 of a cent per bushel is invested by farmer directors to sell more Illinois corn, protect your markets, and keep your costs down.
64%
goes straight to building demand for your corn
Building demand
Protecting your future
31%
Grow demand at home
Higher ethanol blends, sustainable aviation fuel, new corn-based products, and more bushels ground right here in Illinois.
19%
Build public trust
Sharing farmers' story with consumers, students and decision makers through IL Corn TV, FFA, Ag in the Classroom and more.
14%
Conservation and water quality
Farmer-led research on cover crops, nutrients and soil health, including Precision Conservation Management.
3%
River locks and dams
Keeping modernization of Mississippi and Illinois river locks on track so your corn reaches export markets for less.
7/8¢ per bushel
Refundable
Invested by 15 elected farmer directors
Audited every year
Shares of FY27 proposed program investments (July 2026). Learn more at ilcorn.org