Looking Back at 2022

December 28, 2022

The year has flown by and we're thrilled at all of the accomplishments and wins for Illinois farmers. If you're a member of the IL Corn Growers Association you receive weekly news e-mails with what's going on with all things corn and farming. If you missed a week or aren't an IL Corn Grower member check out this past year highlights:

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

 

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By Tara Desmond December 30, 2025
Illinois waterways move over 70M tons of goods each year — including corn. 🚢🌽 Learn why aging locks & dams need urgent modernization.
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By Tara Desmond December 30, 2025
Watch the top 10 most-viewed videos of 2025, featuring farmer stories, trade insights, and the moments shaping Illinois agriculture.
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By Tara Desmond December 30, 2025
Explore the most-read Illinois corn stories of 2025, from policy and markets to innovation and farmer impact, plus weekly updates and member stories.
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By Lyndi Allen December 30, 2025
Meet IL Corn Growers Association President, Mark Bunselmeyer of Decatur, IL. Mark farms in Macon County, where he grows corn and soybeans.
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By Tara Desmond December 23, 2025
This season, we pulled together a few fun reminders of how corn connects farm life to Christmas traditions — both on and off the farm.
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By Tara Desmond December 23, 2025
Illinois farmers and farm families were well represented in the 2025 Fields of Corn Photo Contest, hosted by the National Corn Growers Association.
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