By Lyndi Allen
At the 2025 Farm Progress Show, IL Corn did a survey on the Farm Economy. This survey showed that Illinois farmers are concerned about their farms and the need for changes in production costs.
Based off 259 Illinois farmers or landlord/ retired farmer
- 68% say corn and meat product exports are inhibited by current trade climate
- 83% say there is a long-term growth potential for domestic ethanol use
- Top areas of concern from the MAHA movement
- Food regulation
- Pesticide regulation
- Human Health