Whether it's grassroots advocacy or strategic investment of Illinois corn checkoff dollars, IL Corn strives to create a future for Illinois corn farmers.

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The IL Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) was established in 1982 to manage the voluntary checkoff investment that corn farmers in the state agreed to implement that year. The farmers that …

Corn is an important commodity crop in Illinois, with annual plantings ranging between 10.8 and 11.7 million acres over the past decade. This publication is designed as a quick reference for …

2 days ago · Illinois. Illinois corn growers intend to plant 11.1 million acres in 2025, up 3% from 2024′s 10.8 million. Soybean planted area is expected to total 10.5 million acres, down 3% …

3 days ago · U.S. farmers planted 94.6 million acres of corn in 2023 and 90.6 million acres of corn in 2024, with the USDA estimating 95.3 million acres of corn will be planted this year.

Sep 19, 2024 · Corn harvest progress in Illinois has officially started, according to the latest Crop Progress report from USDA. Here’s a summary of the season so far, as explained by farmers, …

May 17, 2022 · Learn a few fun facts about Illinois corn, including the difference between field corn and sweet corn and the number of uses for the crop.

Mar 17, 2025 · Illinois Extension has released two updated publications on corn and soybean management in Illinois. These publications offer guidance to assist producers, crop …

Jul 3, 2024 · Despite increasing drought conditions caused by a heatwave in June, corn silking is ahead of the five-year average in Illinois, according to the USDA Crop Progress report for …