Top 10 Stories of 2025
Tara Desmond
July 3, 2025
Mid-Year Highlights: IL Corn Top 10 Read Stories
It’s hard to believe 2025 is already halfway over. We’re taking a moment to look back at some of the top IL Corn stories from the first six months of the year. From personal stories to political news, these are the moments that caught your attention.
1. Where are they now: Claire Benjamin
2. 5 Things to Know About the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program
3. IL Corn Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
4. Nearly Half of Corn Grown in Illinois Leaves the State
5. Illinois Farmers and Football Players: Growing Champions On and Off the Field
6. U.S. Top Trade Exports and Current Tariffs
7. Remembering Dave Loos: A Legacy Rooted in Relationships and Vision
8. Strip-Till Success: One Farmer's Journey with Cover Crops
9. Corn Plastic: A Renewable Solution to Plastic Pollution
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University of Illinois Study on Pivot Bio's Nitrogen Fixation Technology
By Tara Desmond
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August 19, 2026
The IL Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) has elected a new slate of officers who will help lead the organization’s efforts to invest Illinois corn checkoff dollars in programs that grow demand, create new markets and strengthen understanding of Illinois corn farmers and the industry. Elected by their fellow farmer directors, the new ICMB officers are Matt Raben (Carmi, IL) as Chair, Terry Smith (Clayton, IL) as Vice Chair, Dan Meyer (Tuscola, IL) as Treasurer, and John Klemm (Waynesville, IL) as Secretary.






