Illinois STAR

10/08/2026

09/29/2026

Introducing the Batch and Grow Roadmap! 🚜

A step-by-step guide for organizations to help streamline cover crop adoption and scale the Batch and Grow model across the Midwest.

Download your free copy today!
https://farmlandinfo.org/publications/batch-and-grow-roadmap/

09/28/2026

Calling all landowners in Christian, Logan, Macon, Moultrie, and Piatt Counties!

Have you purchased farmland in the last two years? You can get a FREE soil health test on your new property this fall!

Contact Lucas Chamberlain at 312-554-0900 ext. 3535 or at [email protected] for more details!

09/23/2026

Gold stars for Illinois STAR! ⭐

09/15/2026

Siemer & STAR Reward Program is Now Closed!

Enrollment closed on August 31, and we had another very successful year! This program has grown exponentially, and we're very pleased to see the level of enthusiasm for it. We look forward to watching it continue to grow in the years to come!

In the coming months, we will be working on verification and identify which fields are eligible for payments. All producers will be notified, and receive checks if eligible, by the end of the year.

08/27/2026

Crop Year 2026 so far! 💚

These are the highest average STAR Rating by county at the end of July!

08/25/2026

Crop Year 2026 so far! 💚

These are the top number of acres by county at the end of July!

08/20/2026

Crop Year 2026 so far! 💚

These are the most forms submitted by county at the end of July!

08/18/2026

Crop Year 2026 so far! 💚

Crop year 26 has been open since June 1st and these are the stats so far!

07/16/2026

Crop Year 2025 Review 💚

Here are the top five counties with the highest increase in average STAR ratings in 2025 .

Hope you enjoyed these Crop Year 2025 highlights!