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IL CORN TV
IL Corn is made up of two farmer-led organizations that serve corn farmers in Illinois: IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and IL Corn Marketing Board (ICMB). ICGA represents the interests of Illinois corn farmers in Washington, DC, and Springfield, IL, while ICMB is focused on growing demand, creating new markets, and fostering understanding of corn farmers and the corn industry. Through these two organizations, IL Corn seeks to position corn farmers to create and capture profit opportunities…
Episodes
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How the Vial of Life Saves Lives
Every second counts in an emergency, and having your medical info ready to go can make all the difference for first responders. In this episode of IL Corn TV…
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How Farming Taught Chris to Keep Going
Sometimes, the biggest obstacles can teach us how capable we really are. Host Shane Gray sits down with Chris Koch, a Canadian farmer, motivational speaker…
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What Drives Today's Fertilizer Costs
What really drives the price of fertilizer? From global supply chains to trade relationships and limited competition, farmers are dealing with a market where…
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How Farmers Can Fight Food Misinformation
Telling the story of modern agriculture takes more than facts. It takes communication, shared values, and a willingness to speak up. In this episode of IL Corn…
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How One Illinois FFA Student Turned a Luffa Project Into a Business
Sometimes a school project can turn into something much bigger. In this episode of IL Corn TV, Lyndi Allen talks with Madelyn Davin, an Illinois FFA State…
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How Family Farms Are Thriving Through Agritourism
What happens when Dolly Parton meets the world of corn mazes? This fall, farms across the U.S. and Canada are bringing Dolly’s legacy to life while creating…
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Why Farmers Are Turning to Spray Drones
There’s a lot more to farming than planting and harvesting. For Clayton DeYoung, it’s also about spotting problems in the field, trying new technology, and…
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Can Corn Fuel the Future of Flight
The future of corn demand may depend on what happens beyond the farm and inside the research facilities working to turn new ideas into real-world fuel…
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The Secret to a 159-Year Family Farm
Building a farm that lasts for generations takes more than hard work. It takes family, adaptability, good stewardship, and a willingness to keep learning and…
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Water Quality Starts on the Farm
How can farmers protect water quality while also improving soil health and farm profitability? Host Megan Dwyer sits down with Rachel Curry, an Agriculture and…
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Cover Crops Made Farming More Profitable
Building a stronger farm starts with making decisions that improve soil health, protect resources, and support long-term profitability. Host John Klemm sits…
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Inside Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
Helping students understand where their food comes from starts with meaningful conversations in the classroom. In this episode of IL Corn TV, John Klemm talks…
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PCM Farmer Talks Farm Economics
Behind every farm decision is a mix of experience, numbers, and what’s actually happening out in the field. In this episode of IL Corn TV, host Lindsay Croke…
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7 Corn Yeild Secrets Farmers Need
Understanding what drives corn yield goes far beyond weather and inputs; it comes down to the management decisions made throughout the season. In this episode…
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How IL Corn Works for Farmers
Rodney Weinzierl, Executive Director of IL Corn, joins IL Corn TV host Lindsay Croke for a conversation about the work happening behind the scenes to support…
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Farmers Are Giving Away More Data Than They Know
What does it take to understand and protect farm data in today’s digital agriculture era? Host Laura Gentry, Director of Water Quality Science at the Illinois…
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Farm Manager Breaks Down Landlord and Farmer Relations
Real decisions in agriculture go well beyond the field. They’re shaped by people, policy, and how farmers adapt as things change. In this episode of IL Corn…
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She Farms in a Dessert and Ships onions to the World
Monica Ognio, a second-generation onion farmer from Peru, educator, and leader with the Global Farmer Network, sits down with IL Corn TV host Shane Gray for an…
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Why E15 Is Safe for Modern Engines
Explore the facts behind ethanol, E15, and the future of higher-octane fuels in America. Automotive engineer and ethanol researcher Brian West joins host Shane…
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How Corn Exports Impact Illinois Farm Profits
What does it take to connect Illinois corn farmers to global markets, and why does trade policy matter more than most people realize? In this episode of IL…
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History of Illinois Corn Groups and University of Illinois
From uncovering forgotten agricultural manuscripts to tracing the evolution of hybrid corn and the IL Corn Growers Association, University of Illinois student…
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How Agriculture Drives 20% of the U.S. Economy
Behind every meal, product, and paycheck is a system many don’t fully see, but it all starts with agriculture. In this episode of IL Corn TV, host Lindsay…
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Meet Yara - A Brazil Farmer, Agronomist & HR Expert
Agriculture today is shaped not just by where you farm, but by how globally connected you are, and the leaders who step forward to share their voice. In this…
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Autonomous AI Sprayer Changes Weed Control
Bringing robotics and artificial intelligence into the field is changing how farmers think about weed control and efficiency. In this episode of ILCorn TV…
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Music: The Best Way to Teach Ag
Making farm parody videos that reach millions of people doesn’t happen overnight. It takes creativity, consistency, and a willingness to tell agriculture’s…
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Student Farming Journey Without a Family Farm
You don’t need a farm in your family to find your place in agriculture. In this episode of IL Corn TV, Lyndi Allen chats with Jacob Edens, an Illinois State…
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35 Years in Farming: What Changed?
Hear how decades in agriculture shaped one leader’s career and community impact. DeAnne Bloomberg, Vice President of Programs at the Galesburg Community…
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Live From the Field: Planting with Brady Gray
Running a farm and a trucking business at the same time takes more than hard work. It takes focus, communication, and smart decision-making. In this episode of…
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County Fair Queen Advocates for Agriculture
What does it take to be a queen and an ambassador for Illinois agriculture? IL Corn TV host Shane Gray talks with Krista Phillips, the 2026 Illinois County…
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Meet Illinois Farmer Marty Marr
Explore how leadership and community involvement can strengthen agriculture from the ground up. Marty Marr, a Central Illinois farmer and former president of…
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Hear from Illinois Farmer Randy DeSutter
What does it take for a farmer to influence agricultural policy beyond the farm gate? In this episode of IL Corn TV, host Shane Gray sits down with Randy…
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Lessons in Farm Advocacy and Leadership
In this episode of IL Corn TV, host Lindsay Croke sits down with Mark Lambert, a communications legend with decades of experience at IL Corn. Mark revisits his…
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The Benefits and Challenges of Cover Crops
Shane Gray sits down with David Kleinschmidt, farmer and agronomist at Progressive Consulting Services, to break down the real story behind cover crops. This…
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Illinois Agriculture, Trade, and Economic Growth
In this episode of ILCorn TV, host John Klemm sits down with Christy George, President and CEO of the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, to discuss the…
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How Farm Life Inspires Great Songs
From the hay rack to the headliner stage, Cody Diekhoff—the man behind Chicago Farmer—proves that the grit of an Illinois farm is the perfect foundation for a…
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How Soil Science Helps Improve Farm Conservation
Balancing the books and the biology of the farm is the ultimate goal for any producer. In this episode of ILCorn TV, host John Klemm welcomes Kate Baker, the…
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Planning for a Healthy Corn Season
Success in the field isn't just about the seed you plant; it’s about the strategy you build before the planter ever leaves the shed. In this episode of IL Corn…
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How Farm to Food Bank Feeds Communities
Discover how a "farmer-first" mindset is the foundation for ending food insecurity across Illinois. In this episode of IL Corn TV, host John Klemm sits down…
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Lessons From a Navy Pilot Turned Farmer
True leadership is defined by transferable discipline; whether navigating the skies at Mach speed or managing a multi-generation farm, the process determines…
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Corn-Powered Filters for Cleaner Indoor Air
Join Lindsay Croke from IL Corn TV as she sits down with Mike Malloy, co-founder of Aerterra. They discuss how the difficult problem of indoor air quality led…
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What Illinois Agri-Women Do and Why It Matters
From growing up on a diversified family farm to building a career in ag communications, Illinois farmer and marketing coordinator Ava Kinder joins host Lindsay…
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Clean Air Solutions Using Higher Ethanol
True progress is measured by the clarity of the air we share. Join Lindsay Croke from IL Corn TV as she sits down with Bailey Arnold, Director of Healthy Air…
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Master Farmer's Tips to Boost Corn Yields
Follow the immense value of Martin Barbre’s journey from the family farm to the USDA, and learn how his leadership in policy and financial management is vital…
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Illinois Waterways Move $28B in State Products
Illinois's inland waterways are a $20 billion economic engine and a model for sustainable growth. Paul Rohde of the Waterways Council joins us to discuss the…
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IL Corn Scholarship Recipient Shares Her Story
Get to know Kaylee Gerlach, a proud IL Corn Scholarship recipient from a tiny town with a big heart for farming. She talks with Lyndi Allen about her childhood…
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Grasstime Band's Music Honors Farm Life
From small-town jam sessions to international festival stages, bluegrass musician and multi-instrumentalist Robbie Morris joins host Shane Gray to share the…
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How the NCGA Expands Farm Opportunities
In this episode of IL Corn TV, host Lindsay Croke sits down with Kenneth Hartman Jr., former National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President, to explore his…
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PCM's Guide to Farm Profit and Conservation
The best defense against a tight agricultural economy is a sharp pencil. Join Dr. Laura Gentry and Dr. Gary Schnitkey as they dissect the tough financial…
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USMEF Is Turning Variety Meats Into Global Value
In this episode of IL Corn TV, host Lindsay Croke talks with John Hinners from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) about how U.S. red meat exports create…
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Building Partnerships for Wetland and Farm Conservation
Tune in to IL Corn TV as Shane Gray sits down with Jenna Herrick, Manager of Conservation, and Fletcher Morgan, Central Illinois Regional Director for Ducks…
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How Ducks Unlimited Helps Illinois Farmers
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating study revealing how U.S. red meat exports directly impact corn utilization and farmer profitability. A third-party…
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Lessons from a Conservation Award Winning Family
What happens when a farmer rethinks everything he knows about soil, livestock, and sustainability? Dan Sanderson from Pasture Grazed Farm shares how curiosity…
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Dan Sanderson’s Journey in Regenerative Farming
From early conservation efforts in the 1980s to winning the Illinois Leopold Conservation Award, farmer and author Dan Sanderson joins host Shane Gray to share…
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Listen, Ask, Share: Building Trust Through Values
In this episode of IL Corn TV, farmer and board member Shane Gray sits down with Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, to explore how farmers…
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Special Episode (Lorelei and Jennie)
Join intern Jenny Abbott and Lorelei as they share what it’s like spending a summer with IL Corn. From a trip to Washington, D.C., to fun “corny” questions…
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From Norway to Illinois Cornfields
From the film set to the heartland, world-traveling producer Maren Klakegg shares her incredible story. In this episode of IL Corn TV, Maren talks about her…
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Family Farm Lessons Across Generations
A family farm thrives on a blend of tradition and innovation. In this episode of IL Corn TV, we hear from Missy Friestad, a fourth-generation farmer who's…
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Turning Corn into Ethanol Fuel
Learn how the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center is shaping the future of renewable fuels. 🌽 From ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel, discover the…
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Turning Illinois Corn Into Bold Local Spirits
What started as a simple winemaking hobby turned into Star Union Spirits, a thriving distillery in Peru, Illinois. Host John Klemm sits down with co-owner Bob…