Top 10 Stories of 2025

Tara Desmond
July 3, 2025
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By Tara Desmond April 2, 2026
An Illinois farmer shares lessons from 30 years of no-till, concerns about profitability, and opportunities for new corn demand in evolving markets.
Jared and his father
By Tara Desmond April 2, 2026
Illinois farmer Jared shares how 168 lbs of nitrogen produced 308 bu/acre and why cutting rates outperformed a high-input field by $200/acre.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of Illinois District 13
By Lyndi Allen April 1, 2026
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski responds to the Illinois Congressional District 13 farmers’ concerns on the current challenges and opportunities farmers are facing in today’s poor farm economy
Matt Raben
By Tara Desmond March 31, 2026
IL Corn builds global demand by partnering with poultry exporters because corn-fed poultry means stronger markets and more value for farmers at home.
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By Tara Desmond March 26, 2026
IL Corn's Mark Lambert reflects on decades of ag communications from stealing the office computer to Captain Corn and DC Metro takeovers.
Oliver
By Tara Desmond March 26, 2026
Marine veteran Oliver Kragelund lost his foot in a grain bin accident in Illinois. Now he's turning that tragedy into a mission for agricultural safety.
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