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.

farm rescue
By Tara Desmond October 10, 2025
When Crisis Strikes, Farm Rescue Steps Up for Farm Families in Illinois
Outline of Illinois; surrounded by a green background with vegetables.
By Lyndi Allen October 10, 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest nutrition provision in the Farm Bill, linking food policy and farm policy.
Cliff Lane with Tara
By Tara Desmond October 2, 2025
While harvesting Cliff talks about his operation and conservation practices
Maren outside Franklin, IL
By Tara Desmond October 2, 2025
Maren, from Norway, tells her story about becoming an exchange student to a Franklin, Illinois family - the Thompsons
farmers in dc
By Tara Desmond October 2, 2025
An Illinois farmer - Lance -- tells the story of his experience in IL Corn's GROW Program.
U.S. Capitol Building with cloudy sky overhead.
By Lyndi Allen October 1, 2025
When the federal government shuts down, farmers feel the effects in their fields, finances, and futures. Government programs through the USDA can hurt farmers when not operating.
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