In 2011, Illinois’ field corn production totaled 1.9 billion bushels, a yield of 157 bushels per acre. Due to the drought, these totals dropped significantly last year to 1.2 billion bushels produced and 105 bushels per acre.
Illinois ranks among the top states for fuel ethanol production (a byproduct of corn). As of 2012, the state had 14 ethanol plants producing 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol each year.
The ethanol industry in Illinois utilizes 670 million bushels of Illinois corn, employs 4,000 workers and adds about $5.3 million to the economy.
I didn’t know field corn was the most produced crop of Illinois’ agricultural commodities. It makes sense since we use corn for so much nationally. I bet farmers there have to use really capable grain trailers. http://www.allroads.com.au/equipment/grain-tippers