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.
Making Nitrogen Decisions
In Illinois, researchers have been testing different amounts of nitrogen in corn fields for years. They collected the data from these tests and created an online tool. This tool considers the current prices of corn and nitrogen fertilizer to figure out the best amount of nitrogen to use for maximum profit per acre. It's called the "Maximum Return to Nitrogen" rate (MRTN). Farmers can use this tool to make sure they're getting the most economic benefit from their nitrogen program and feel sure about their decisions.
Gain Access to Illinois' Premier Conservation Program
In 2016, IL Corn launched a farmer service program, Precision Conservation Management (PCM), in response to the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Today PCM is funded still by IL Corn and other organizations.
PCM works with farmers to help them understand the costs & benefits of adopting new conservation practices. They provide one-on-one support to qualifying farmers to help them understand the costs & benefits of adopting new conservation practices.
They provide FREE access to the Farmer Portal to any farmer who wants to contribute their farm data, and access recommendations based on other farmer participant’s aggregated, anonymized data.
GM Corn Ban Updates
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IL Corn Growers Association Monitoring Fertilizer Tariffs and 2024 Crop Budgets
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ICMB Efforts in Mexico Magnified by Rail Issues
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Illinois Corn Farmers Concerned About Rail Crossing Closures to Mexico
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ICGA THANKS USDA FOR BOOST TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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IL Corn Leaders Elected to U.S. Grains Council
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Illinois Farmers Council looks ahead at the future of agriculture
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Japan Collaborates with IL Corn and Partners to Boost Ethanol Market and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Weinzierl Wins Award
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U.S. Trade Representative Announces Next Step in Trade Dispute with Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lindsay Mitchell June 2, 2023 (309) 846-6622 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Today, U.S....
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IL Corn Top Priority Discussed in D.C.
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IL Corn Happy To See Consultations with Mexico Begin
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Sen. Duckworth, Ambassador Emanuel, and IL Corn Fuel Big Strides in Japan’s Ethanol Market
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Foreign Officials Visit Illinois Farms in Conjunction with US Grains Council Export Exchange
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