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By Rosie Trump & Tara Desmond January 6, 2026
Precision Conservation Management expands into southeastern Illinois with conservation specialist Kate Baker, offering free, data-driven insights for farmers.
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By Lyndi Allen January 6, 2026
IL Corn is thrilled to welcome Chad Dillenberger as the newly elected director representing District 14 for the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA)
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By Illinois Department of Agriculture January 6, 2026
IDOA opened pre-enrollment for the 2025–2026 Fall Covers for Spring Savings program offering a $5 per acre discount on their 2026 crop insurance premium for planting cover crops in fall 2025
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By Lyndi Allen January 5, 2026
USDA released further details on the commodity-by-commodity national payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, allocating $44.36 per corn acre to growers nationwide
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By Tara Desmond December 30, 2025
Illinois waterways move over 70M tons of goods each year — including corn. 🚢🌽 Learn why aging locks & dams need urgent modernization.
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By Tara Desmond December 30, 2025
Watch the top 10 most-viewed videos of 2025, featuring farmer stories, trade insights, and the moments shaping Illinois agriculture.
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