Looking Back at 2021

December 29, 2021

If you describe 2021 in two words, what would it be? Captain Resilient? Magical Dumblecorn? It's been a long year and at IL Corn we're sharing some stories from each month last year that you may have missed. Take a look:

 

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Have a story you'd like to share on IL Corn's website? Want to thank a fellow farmer? Contact us! We love to hear personal stories and so do others.  

shane and Andrew on il corn tv
By Tara Desmond June 18, 2026
What Illinois Farmers Should Know About the People Opening Global Doors for Their Grain
agronomy angle
By Matt from Becks June 18, 2026
Fungicide Timing and Today's Disease Challenges
milkdonation
By Tara Desmond June 18, 2026
In honor of National Dairy Month, Illinois farmers and IL Corn helped deliver thousands of pounds of milk to food-insecure families.
Evan Leeper
By Lyndi Allen June 17, 2026
Meet Evan Leeper, a fifth-generation farmer working ground in Macon County that his family has farmed since the 1850s. A former infantryman who farms alongside his father and brother-in-law.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Building
By Lyndi Allen June 17, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a historic $125 million annual investment in agricultural research infrastructure across America, an opportunity for Illinois Universities
Baby with Corn Plastic Food Containers
By Pearl McDade June 12, 2026
Explore how corn is converted into PLA bioplastic for cups, food packaging, and 3D printing as demand grows for sustainable materials.
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