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Chris Koch in a combine
By Tara Desmond • October 20, 2026
Farmer Chris Koch, born without arms or legs, joins IL Corn TV to talk harvest, hard years and why he fears regret more than failure.
Michelle and Shane
By Tara Desmond • October 5, 2026
Farm Babe shares how she got Burger King to drop an anti-cattle ad and why farmers' voices matter.
Shane, Gregg and Danna
By Tara Desmond • October 5, 2026
Carle Health nurses explain the free Vial of Life, a fridge-stored medical info kit that helps first responders act fast in a farm or home emergency.
Illinois FFA Student Madelyn
By Tara Desmond • October 1, 2026
Staunton FFA member Madelyn Davin turned luffa gourds into a business and shares her take on solar panels and farmland.
Dolly Parton Maze from All Seasons Orchard
By Tara Desmond • September 22, 2026
A Woodstock, IL farm's Dolly Parton corn maze is one of 18 nationwide honoring the icon and benefiting her Imagination Library literacy program.
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By Tara Desmond • September 9, 2026
Meet Pervis Ellis: 104-Degree Harvest, No-Till, and White Corn for Mexico
Lou Lamoreux Farm
By Tara Desmond • September 3, 2026
Livestock farmer Lou Lamoreux talks about his farming operation.
Rachel Curry on IL Corn TV
By Tara Desmond • August 27, 2026
Behind the Numbers: What's Really Driving Nutrient Loss in Illinois
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By Tara Desmond • August 20, 2026
Illinois farmer Jay Whalen shares his journey to cover crops, soil health and conservation and how the practices are improving his farm’s ROI.
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By Tara Desmond • August 13, 2026
Growing Good Consumers: Inside Illinois' Ag in the Classroom Program
Fred Below
By Tara Desmond • July 30, 2026
Dr. Fred Below shares research on nitrogen timing, hybrid selection and the Seven Wonders of 300 Bushels to help maximize corn yield.
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By Tara Desmond • July 23, 2026
Rod Weinzierl breaks down what IL Corn really does — from crop insurance breakthroughs to river infrastructure to advice for the next generation of farmers.