Apr 6, 2015 Illinois corn and bean yields strong Illinois corn and bean yields strong Illinois corn and bean yields strong, as records prove Situated in the heart of good, nutrient rich soil, and able to withstand drought conditions buffeting other parts of the country, Illinois remains among the strongest corn and bean yield producers in the country. As the chart below prove, Illinois yields are continuing to break records and remain the envy of farmers throughout the country. Find your county, and compare your soil productivity, to high-end production. To add more tillable acreage to your farming business, or simply to talk over the current market, contact your regional LandGuy today, located throughout all of central and northwestern Illinois, and plan your family’s land legacy today.