Top 10 Stories of 2025

Tara Desmond
July 3, 2025
Kent
By Tara Desmond August 4, 2026
Retired NRCS conservationist and ICGA member Kent Bohnhoff reflects on decades promoting no-till, cover crops, and soil health on Illinois farms.
Jon at podium
By Tara Desmond August 3, 2026
Jon Rosenstiel was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, representing Illinois farmers and advancing global trade.
1994 Ethanol Expo IL Corn banner and stage
By Pearl McDade July 31, 2026
From the oxygenate debates of the 1990s to today’s push for year-round E-15, IL Corn has promoted ethanol's impact on corn prices, cleaner fuel, and energy security.
pearl mcdade headshot il corn summer 2026 intern
By Pearl McDade July 31, 2026
After a 10-week summer internship with IL Corn, Pearl McDade leaves with new insights into advocacy, education, and leadership in agriculture.
Fred Below
By Tara Desmond July 30, 2026
Dr. Fred Below shares research on nitrogen timing, hybrid selection and the Seven Wonders of 300 Bushels to help maximize corn yield.
Collin Watters
By IL Corn Growers Association July 30, 2026
Learn why phosphate duties matter to Illinois corn farmers and how fertilizer imports, competition, and trade policy can impact input costs.
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