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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Kenny Hartman, Jr.: A Lifetime of Leadership and a Legacy for Future Farmers

By Tara Desmond • December 11, 2025
Interview with former NCGA President Kenny Hartman, Jr., reflecting on decades of service to Illinois corn farmers, major policy accomplishments, and why young farmers should get involved to shape the future of agriculture.
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Japanese Media Visit Highlights Illinois Corn’s Role in Global Biofuel Future

By U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council & IL Corn • December 11, 2025
Illinois corn was on full display as a delegation of Japanese journalists toured the U.S. biofuels value chain to better understand how American corn and corn ethanol contribute to a lower-carbon energy future.
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Illinois Agriculture Unites to Donate Over 109,000 Pounds of Pork to Food Banks Across the State

By Tara Desmond • December 11, 2025
Illinois agriculture is once again stepping up to fight hunger.
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$12 Billion in Bridge Farm Aid for Farmers

By Lyndi Allen • December 10, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Trump Administration announced a one-time package of $12 billion in “bridge payments” to support American farmers.
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LAKRIL: Turning Corn Into Tomorrow’s Green Chemicals

By Tara Desmond • December 10, 2025
Lakril CEO Justin Brown explains how corn-based sugars become low-carbon acrylic acid, creating new markets for farmers as the company expands in Illinois.
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Illinois Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Applicants

December 5, 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.The award honors farmers who go above and beyond in their management of their working land.
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