IL Corn Top 10 Videos

December 28, 2023
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1. Meet John Klemm - Farmer in Waynesville, IL

2. Meet Bobby Kline - Farmer in LeRoy, IL

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3. Meet Jamie Walter - Whiskey Acres Owner & Farmer in Dekalb, IL

4. Are you a non-farmer? Hear what farmers want you to know

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5. Learn About Illinois River Transportation

6. Congrats to Gary on reaching 1,000 Articles

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7. Estimated Percentage of Average Production History Across Illinois

8. PepsiCo, PCM & Farming - Meeting our Partners

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9. Meet Jonah - an Illinois Conservation Specialist

10. Corn Condition in Northern Illinois in June

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Legislative Lowdown

3 Mistakes Farmers Make with Cover Crops

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Next Generation Fuels Act with Cheri Bustos

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Rep. Darin LaHood, Cliff Lane, and Mike Shane

What Farmers Want Lawmakers to Understand About Agriculture

By Lyndi Allen • July 23, 2026
There are some common misconceptions that farmers want all lawmakers to understand about farming and agriculture.
Illinois Farmer Ron Miller

Illinois Farmer Leslie Miller Helped Change How Corn Is Grown

By Tara Desmond • July 23, 2026
Learn how Illinois farmer Leslie Miller helped pioneer anhydrous ammonia use, transforming corn production and shaping modern nutrient management.
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A Conversation With Rod on Where We've Been, Where We're Going

By Tara Desmond • July 23, 2026
Rod Weinzierl breaks down what IL Corn really does — from crop insurance breakthroughs to river infrastructure to advice for the next generation of farmers.
Nicole (York) Racey

Where Are They Now: Nicole (York) Racey

By Pearl McDade • July 22, 2026
Nicole Racey reflects on her internship with IL Corn, her career in higher education, favorite memories, and advice for IL Corn interns
Tara Harvesting

How a TV Reporter Ended Up Saving Her Family's Farm

By Tara Desmond • July 22, 2026
Tara Barrett-Duzan left journalism to save her family's farm after tragedy struck twice - a story now told in the documentary "The Farmer's Daughter."
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2026 Cover Crop Coupon Now Live

July 16, 2026
2026 Cover Crop Coupon is here. New seed suppliers and application discounts give Illinois farmers more options to save on conservation practices.
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