Dec 8, 2016 Corn Harvest Yields and Upward Trends Show Positives Corn Harvest Yields and Upward Trends Show Positives Corn Harvest Yields and Upward Trends Show Positives Illinois corn harvest is nearly complete. This year’s yield is an historic upward swing, besting the average harvest of 177 bushels per acre by another 25 acres. Already a leader in corn production, Illinois beat all other major corn producing states with a strong harvest in 2016. Check out the other high-producing states in the chart attached. If you’re looking to expand your agricultural operations, exchange under 1031 rules, or hope to start your farming in the coming year, see your regional LandGuy for great land leads. – LT Taylor (815-441-9750)