Why Advocacy Matters

Lyndi Allen
June 27, 2025

From the Field to the Floor: Farmers’ Voices Are Shaping Policy

From Springfield to D.C., lawmakers are listening, and Illinois corn farmers are leading the conversations. Whether it's testifying before Congress, hosting legislators on the farm, or building relationships in the statehouse, IL Corn’s PAC helps ensure that your voice is heard where decisions are made. This month’s stories prove that showing up, speaking out, and supporting IL Corn’s PAC makes a real difference for farmers across Illinois. Every farmer’s voice helps plant the seeds of progress.

Shane and Taylor
By Tara Desmond May 21, 2026
Solinftec's Solix robot uses AI to target weeds in real time, cutting chemical use up to 90%. Solar-powered, autonomous, and built for Midwest farms.
Photo taken in McLean County Museum of History
By Tara Desmond May 21, 2026
Illinois Ag Across Time - Episode 2: Tracing 200 years of Illinois farm families, innovation, and the land that fed a nation.
Don Meyer
By Tara Desmond May 21, 2026
Illinois Ag Across Time — Tracing 200 years of Illinois farm families, innovation, and the land that fed a nation.
Hammer striking corn kernels on a wooden surface, with kernels scattering in a rustic barn setting
By Lyndi Allen May 21, 2026
Ethanol is a powerhouse for American farms, fuels American vehicles, and has strengthened America’s economy for decades, but remains one of the most misunderstood fuels on the road today.
agronomy angle
By Matt Montgomery May 18, 2026
Watch for fireflies and cottonwood fluff - they tell you exactly when rootworms are hatching and whether spring rains actually hurt their numbers.
thumnail of shane and Greg
By Tara Desmond May 14, 2026
Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Brothers joins IL Corn TV to discuss viral ag content, growing a family farm, and building a social media brand.
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