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.

Ellen Rahn in High School
By Tara Desmond February 24, 2026
Illinois FFA alumni share how high school leadership, competitions, and friendships helped them grow into successful agricultural leaders.
barge
By Lindsay Croke February 20, 2026
Upon hearing the Supreme Court ruling regarding President Trump’s use of tariffs, ICGA President and Illinois farmer Mark Bunselmeyer issues statement.
USGBC Chairman Mark Wilson
By Lyndi Allen February 19, 2026
For Illinois farmers, the work of the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council (USGBC) is essential to maintaining and expanding global demand for corn and corn co-products.
Andy Gilson
By Rosalie Trump February 19, 2026
New Conservation Specialist helps expand program to Western Illinois giving free resources to Illinois farmers.
field corn
By Tara Desmond February 19, 2026
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is top of mind at Commodity Classic this year and farmers will see that reflected across the trade show floor.
John and Ryan
By Tara Desmond February 19, 2026
Ryan Gentle of Wyffels Hybrids shares 2025 disease lessons, soil moisture concerns and planting advice for Illinois corn farmers in 2026.
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