Top 10 Videos of 2025

Tara Desmond
July 2, 2025

Harvesting the Best: A Look at IL Corn’s Top 10 Videos of 2025

From field-ready farm insights to innovative crop care strategies, IL Corn’s videos have once again led with engaging, educational storytelling. In 2025, their audience tuned into a mix of agronomic know-how and human-driven narratives ranging from cutting-edge machinery showcases to heartfelt farmer spotlights and conservation conversations. Each of the top 10 videos exemplifies the spirit and resilience of Illinois corn farmers by blending practical tips, policy updates, and inspiring personal stories.

Stay tuned as we countdown the standout videos that captured everything from planting season prep and pest/disease scouting to sustainability breakthroughs and international trade highlights all within the heartland of Illinois agriculture.

Chad Leman
By Lyndi Allen August 7, 2025
Chad Leman, a corn and hog farmer from Eureka, IL is speaking out on the far-reaching effects of California’s Proposition 12—a law that changes how Midwestern farmers do business.
back to school
By Jennie Abbott August 7, 2025
Resources for teachers who need ag lessons or for parents looking for fun activities for the kids at home.
Outline of Illinois in black, surrounded by colorful vegetables on a green background.
By Lyndi Allen August 7, 2025
The food environment atlas provides a map of statistics on food environment to overview a community's ability to access healthy food.
IL Corn staff
By Tara Desmond August 7, 2025
Celebrating Culture with Illinois-Grown Goodness: Corn and Meat Take Center Stage
The U.S. Capitol Building with its white dome, columns, and flag against a partly cloudy blue sky.
By Lyndi Allen August 5, 2025
With input costs climbing to unsustainable levels, IL Corn has joined with National Corn Growers Association in urging the Trump administration to take immediate action.
Ashley Deal in DC
By Tara Desmond August 4, 2025
Ashley reflects on building relationships and growing grassroots
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