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Corn Fuels Progress

Illinois corn is more than a crop—it’s a powerful economic engine and a driver of innovation across multiple industries. From contributing billions to the state’s economy and supporting thousands of local jobs, to fueling cleaner-burning biofuels that reduce emissions, corn is at the center of progress. It’s also opening doors to new opportunities in plant-based manufacturing, including bioplastics and other renewable materials that help reduce reliance on petroleum. As demand grows for sustainable solutions, homegrown Illinois corn continues to deliver by strengthening rural communities while helping meet global needs for food, fuel, and forward-thinking products. Explore how corn is working for Illinois and beyond.

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Exports

Illinois exports nearly 50% of corn grown out of state. That's why it's a priority for us.

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Locks and Dams

For over 50 years we have been advocating for more efficient locks and dams. Why? To save the Illinois farmer 8 cents a bushel.

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Conservation

Providing resources and protecing policies surrounding conservation that ensure long-term agricultural productivity.

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Ethanol

Ethanol production in Illinois uses over 657 million bushels of corn each year—that’s why it’s a top priority for us.

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Follow the We are 96 Consumer Campaign

A coalition of Illinois farm associations joined together to make 2023 the Year of the Farmer with a statewide campaign that launched during Super Bowl.  The message? Ninety-six percent of Illinois farms are family owned and operated. Research tells us that non-farmers would put this number closer to 50 percent. In fact, others in Illinois think that about 47 percent of farms are family owned, with 53 percent being corporately controlled. That’s a statistic that – though untrue – concerns a lot of our neighbors because they aren’t sure they trust the decisions a corporation would make for Illinois’s exceedingly fertile resources.

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Live from the Cab: A Real-Time Look at Planting Season in Illinois

By Tara Desmond • April 23, 2026
IL Corn TV goes live from the field as Brady Gray shares planting season insights, farm life, and advice on staying profitable in today’s ag economy.
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What's Next for Farm Bill and E15?

By Lyndi Allen • April 23, 2026
The House of Representatives are schedule to vote on the Farm Bill 2.0 next week. IL Corn is reviewing and monitoring over 300 amendments that were submitted that cover a wide range of topics.
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Bridging the Gap Between the Farm and the Newsroom

By Tara Desmond • April 23, 2026
Illinois journalists experience immersive full-day on Illinois farms illustrating purposeful conservation practices.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.