Corn production at all time high in Illinois

Corn production at all time high in Illinois
Corn production at all time high in Illinois

Corn production at all time high in Illinois

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Parts of the country are thirsty for rain, but here in Illinois good weather means farmers are dealing with record amounts of corn. Surplus may seem like a good thing, but demand needs to match supply and the high yield can mean a drop in prices. John Hawkins of the Illinois Farm Bureau details how farmers are dealing with so much crop, and how the consumer will be affected. Photo: Flick/Zanastardust