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:

 

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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.  

Greg Goodwin headshot
By Tara Desmond March 5, 2026
The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership is a collaborative network of organizations working together to advance sustainable agriculture across the state.
Shadow of a dome-shaped building cast over a cornfield at sunset.
By Lindsay Croke March 5, 2026
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture discussed farm policy at length, debating amendments and working towards a bill that passed out of Committee in the early hours of March 5, 2026.
Holly
By Tara Desmond March 5, 2026
PhD research explores ancestral corn genetics and the maize microbiome to improve nitrogen efficiency and sustainability in modern corn production.
Thoren on the farm
By Sand County Foundation March 5, 2026
Greg and Janis Thoren are the recipients of the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award®.
anyhydrous
By Lyndi Allen March 5, 2026
Upon reading the Bloomberg report of a potential investigation into fertilizer prices, ICGA President and Illinois farmer Mark Bunselmeyer releases statement.
thumbnail of shane and cody
By Tara Desmond March 5, 2026
Chicago Farmer joins IL Corn TV to discuss farming roots, storytelling, Midwest life and the parallels between agriculture and music.
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