You make your living from the land.
You have been raised in the country, you’ve worked with Mother Nature all your life, and you understand that if you want the same sort of life for your children, you must preserve and conserve what is in your care.
Best management practices are the techniques and methods farmers use to take the best care of the soil, water, air, plants, and animals around them. IL Corn wants to partner with you to help you understand the best science, the best techniques, the best opportunities to care for your natural resources.
We have programming that will help you test your water for nutrient levels, try out cover crops for the first time, and apply nitrogen in the most responsible way. Our programming in this area continues to grow! Please stay plugged in with us to keep learning and growing as a conservationist.
Checkoff Reaches Consumers in Chicagoland
Checkoff Reaches Consumers in Chicagoland Consumer outreach messaging continues to amplify Illinois farmers’ voices to the most densely populated area of the state. Illinois Farm Families,...
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Cover Crops and Other Conservation Practices Continue to Gain Steam
Cover Crops and Other Conservation Practices Continue to Gain Steam Warmer weather is finally here and many farmers begin to get their planter ready to kick off another growing season. While...
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New Program Deadlines and Applications
New Program Deadlines and Applications NRCS Announces '21 Application Cutoff for RCPP's Precision Conservation Management Project State Conservationist Ivan Dozier announced U. S. Department...
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Conservation Conversation Virtual Roundtable
Conservation Conversation Virtual Roundtable A roundtable discussion featuring Precision Conservation Management Operation Manager Clay Bess and Director of Water Quality Research at IL Corn...
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Water Testing Strips to be Mailed
Water Testing Strips to be Mailed Nutrient Manager Megan Dwyer introduced the second annual water testing strip program in honor of National FFA Week. The program sends two water testing strips...
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Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends, Sees Increase of Requested Acres
Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends, Sees Increase of Requested Acres Many farmers want to implement conservation practices, but they need opportunities to help manage risk. The Fall...
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Eric Snodgrass, Atmospheric Scientist Hosts Climate Change Webinar
Eric Snodgrass, Atmospheric Scientist Hosts Climate Change Webinar An hour-long presentation held virtually showed audience members the climate patterns taking place not only in the Midwest but...
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IL Corn to Host Climate Change Webinar
IL Corn to Host Climate Change Webinar Join climatologist Eric Snodgrass in a webinar as he takes an in depth look at the ways climate change will impact agriculture in Illinois and what it...
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ISA and IL Corn Invest in Conservation via the PCM Program
ISA and IL Corn Invest in Conservation via the PCM Program The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) have teamed up to research on-farm conservation...
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Mississippi River Watershed Receives a Grade of C-
Mississippi River Watershed Receives a Grade of C- America's Watershed Initiative (AWI) has released its second Mississippi River Watershed Report Card, resulting in a grade of C- for the...
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Cover Crop Savings Program
Cover Crop Savings Program The Illinois Department of Ag (IDOA) Cover Crop Premium Discount Program gives farmers a $5/acre insurance premium discount on acres that are planted with a cover...
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Audio Update: Field to Market Collaboration of the Year with Clay Bess
Audio Update Get to know Clay Bess, Lead Precision Conservation Management Specialist and hear about PCM's newest award. Listen Here
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PCM Recognized for National Collaboration of the Year Award
PCM Recognized for National Collaboration fo the Year Award Precision Conservation Management (PCM), a premiere conservation program of the Illinois Corn Growers Association and the Illinois...
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New Docuseries Video: Pig Farming Using the Three R's
New Docuseries Video: Pig Farming Using the Three R's Through the Illinois Farm Families (IFF) coalition, a new docuseries video has been released in the “Innovation Grows Here” series,...
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Precision Conservation Management Program Receives USDA RCPP Renewal
Precision Conservation Management Program Receives USDA RCPP Renewal Precision Conservation Management, the premiere conservation program of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, received a...
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IL Farmers May Qualify for $5/Acre Crop Insurance Discount
IL Farmers May Qualify for $5/Acre Crop Insurance Discount Illinois farmers that plant cover crops may qualify for a $5 per acre discount on their 2021 crop insurance invoice when accepted...
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IL Corn Partners with WIU in Soil Bucket Program for Third Year
IL Corn Partners with WIU in Soil Bucket Program for Third Year For the third year in a row, the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture is partnering with the Illinois Corn Marketing...
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New IFF Video Featuring Farmers Investing in Pollinator Habitat
New IFF Video Featuring Farmers Investing in Pollinator Habitat Today, Illinois Farm Families (IFF) released a third video in their “Innovation Grows Here” series, highlighting how Illinois...
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U of I FarmDoc Team Releases Conservation Lease Addendum
U of I FarmDoc Team Releases Conservation Lease Addendum Many farmers and landowners are interested in incorporating various conservation practices on their farms but find conversations and...
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PCM and Clay Bess Honored for Exceptional Conservation Leadership
PCM and Clay Bess Honored for Exceptional Conservation Leadership IL Corn is proud to announce Clay Bess has been recognized as part of Field to Market’s 2020 Trusted Adviser Spotlight Series!...
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