From Planting to Harvest - A Corn Journey

July 7, 2023

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A diagram showing the process of planting to harvest and beyond
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When Crisis Strikes, Farm Rescue Steps Up for Farm Families in Illinois
Outline of Illinois; surrounded by a green background with vegetables.
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Cliff Lane with Tara
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While harvesting Cliff talks about his operation and conservation practices
Maren outside Franklin, IL
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Maren, from Norway, tells her story about becoming an exchange student to a Franklin, Illinois family - the Thompsons
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An Illinois farmer - Lance -- tells the story of his experience in IL Corn's GROW Program.
U.S. Capitol Building with cloudy sky overhead.
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When the federal government shuts down, farmers feel the effects in their fields, finances, and futures. Government programs through the USDA can hurt farmers when not operating.
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