RFD Today: Recent Episodes

Illinois Farm Bureau

Discussing agricultural policy issues, commodity market trends and more, RFD Today is your deep dive into the most relevant news stories of the day. In this show, hosts Rita Frazer and Jim Taylor interview industry decision-makers throughout the state, providing reaction to and analysis of the challenges and opportunities affecting your farm. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast.
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Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health discusses his agency's presence at the Illinois State Fair.
Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom highlights children's book authors who will featured at this year's Illinois State Fair.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs of Commodities Kevin Semlow provides reaction to Thursday's Senate Ag Committee vote on the Farm Bill.
Monthly visit with University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Gary Grohovena of the Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO).

Recapping the second academic year of the "Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month program." Nominations are now open for the third academic year at farmweeknow.com/activelyengaged.

Monthly visit with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.
Olivia Hoots from the Illinois Beef Association and Gage Marinelli from the Illinois Pork Producers Association discuss Illinois State Fair plans.
Dereke Dunkirk details his role with the Illinois Livestock Development Group.

Cass County farmer David Wessel details his role on the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council.
An update from Casey Kula with American Farmland Trust.
DTN ag meteorologist Teresa Wells provides a weather update.

Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses UTV and ATV topics.
Bob Myers promotes the 12th annual DeKalb County Barn Tour.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" update.
Recapping the Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me in Coach" promotion at Thursday's Cards vs. Cubs game at Busch Stadium.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Maroa-Forsyth head football coach Josh Jostes.

Dr. Ashley Belle, a University of Illinois Extension Environmental Quality Extension Specialist discusses an Illinois Household Food Waste Survey.
Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard in Malta and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association highlights the ISGA Farm Stand at the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson covers a number of topics and issues.
Previewing the Grand American championships taking place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta with Randy Moeller, Executive Director of the Amateur Trapshooting Association.

Chad Schimpf, operations safety supervisor for Ameren Illinois discusses generator/rooftop backfeed installation and safety.
“Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” segment features Greta Hall from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter.
Illinois State Climatologist Trant Ford talks dew point, state weather outlook, and July weather data.

Mark Litteken discusses his service to agriculture serving as Clinton County Farm Bureau President and on the Clinton County Fair Board.
Kaitlyn Dozler, Virtual Fence Program Manager at the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture, highlights the latest in virtual fencing.
Edgar County farmer Tara Barrett-Duzan is helping organize a fundraiser called “Ride to Beat Cancer”.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his “Seven with Kevin” segment.
Monthly visit with IL Corn features Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship Megan Dwyer.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday highlights the Basketball Museum of Illinois and Executive Director Jason Ronai.

Previewing the Illinois State Fair with State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark.
Scot Loyd with Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Oral History project highlights the “Tumultuous 2020” collection.

Talking county fairs with Craig McCoy of the Fulton County Fair and Doug Telford from the Marion County Fair.
John Heiser, District Program 1 Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education highlights ag teacher conferences this summer.

Visiting with retired Seneca High School ag teacher Jeff Maierhofer, who received the Distinguished Service Award at last month’s Illinois FFA Convention.
USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega discusses the Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply or FIELDS program. He also highlights a couple of rural development projects in Nashville and Galena.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick looks at the remaining July weather forecast and provides an August outlook.

Previewing the Farm Progress Show with National Events Director Matt Jungmann.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses legislation strengthening regulatory oversight of crematories.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes volunteer opportunities for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand during the Illinois State Fair.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Monmouth-Roseville High School football coach and athletic director Jeremy Adolphson.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Excellence in Agriculture Award winner Blake Lanphier from Cook County.
Monthly visit with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
New World Screwworm update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award winners Austin and Marti Schriner from Carroll County.
New Illinois FFA State Treasurer Lane Perry.
Scot Loyd highlights the Illinois Statecraft section at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights July Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today segment features Quinton Huelsmann from the Clinton County Young Leaders.
Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Meteorologist Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather discusses the remaining July weather outlook.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson recaps his recent trip to Washington D.C. for the American Farm Bureau Federation Council of Presidents meeting.
Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.
Joe Camp at Comm-Stock Investments previews a new market week.

Jon Griffel from Macoupin County, a winner in the Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me In Coach" promotion, will throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals vs. Cubs game a Busch Stadium on July 30.
Eric Muller from Lake County details his experience with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Dave Nanninga of the Illinois High School Glory Days website.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on paying the state's bills.
Farm Progress Show National Events Director Matt Jungmann on his involvement in the Mercer County Fair.

Update from State FSA Director Bill Graff.
Illinois Ag In The Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights summer activities.
Amir Sadeghpour, SIU professor of soil fertility, previews the SIU Nutrient Research Field Day on July 14.

Mark Denzler from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association highlights the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
William Shannon from the St. Clair County Historical Society previews "The Language of Liberty" event at the Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks remainder of July weather outlook.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow provides information on Young Leader District Discussion Meets this summer.
U-of-I Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson discusses harvesting garden vegetables.
Darlene Knipe tells the story of Market Maker, an online local foods directory.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

Visiting with documentary filmmaker, Beth Howard, whose film is "Pieowa: A Piece of America".
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Scales Mound High School teacher and coach Erik Kudronowicz.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me In Coach" contest winner Allison Provost, whose nine year old son will throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals-Cubs game on July 30 at Busch Stadium.
Tracking hot dog statistics with Eric Mittenthal from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.

Illinois Farm Bureau board member Brent Pollard discusses his role on the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council board.
Craig DeVrieze shares history of the PGA Tour event in the Quad Cities, which was solidified by a partnership with Moline based Deere & Company.

Summer safety tips from Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.
Monthly update from IL Corn.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks summer heat dome.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association provides an update on fruit tree progress in Illinois.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" update.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recaps his trip to Rome to return unclaimed property to Pope Leo XIV.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Camp Point Central head football coach Brad Dixon.

Coverage of a $10-million estate gift from the late Leah Wightman to the University of Illinois for preservation of three historic round barns. Conversations with U-of-I College of Veterinary Medicine professor Dr. Jim Lowe, Wightman's longtime friends Heather Ting and Barbara Clark, U of I College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Dr. Peter Constable, and Sue Gray, president of the Round Barn Society.

Learning about the history of Brooklyn, Illinois from Quinn Adamowski from Landmarks Illinois and Leslie Hardin, a Brooklyn, Illinois native.
Erica Strittmatter from Bayer Crop Science discusses "The Watch" program in response to corn rootworm.
New Illinois FFA Vice President Collin Johnson.

USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega discusses the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
"Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment features Jackson Ehlers from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford breaks down June's severe weather.

Colleen Callahan and Annette Noland share the story behind The Little White Dogs Flower Farm in Kickapoo.
Meteorologist Kate Hickford from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky recaps Sunday's severe storms in southern Illinois.
Manager-to-Manager segment features the Madison County Farm Bureau.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Tom Taylor details International Harvester East Moline plant.
A couple of Father's Day snipits from Rita Frazer and Teagan Taylor.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Tremont High School baseball coach Eddie Betson. The Turks win the IHSA Class 1A state title during the Tremont Turkey Festival weekend.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo highlights the preparations for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand in advance of the Illinois State Fair.
Storm damage reports from Derek Martin in Logan, Macon and Sangamon counties and David Hartke in Effingham County.
Monthly update from American Farmland Trust.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promotes her Comptroller's Critters program, which promotes pet adoption from animal shelters.

Newly elected Illinois FFA major state officers--Reporter Haven Cash, Sentinel Levi German and Secretary Owen Rigg.
Illinois Farm Bureau Enivonmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer.
Tick and mosquito awareness from Ken Johnson with the University of Illinois Extension.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson covers a number of topics including state and federal updates.
Celebrating June Dairy Month with Monica Nyman from St. Louis District Dairy Council.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talking Wednesday severe weather outlook for Illinois.

Chad Pregracke from Living Lands and Waters details his story and previews his appearance at this week's Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Banquet.
Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association provides an update on Motus, the U.S. Department of Transportation's new registration system.
Joe Camp at Comm-Stock Investments looks at a new market week.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Newly elected Illinois FFA President Bryer Nelson and his Canton FFA advisor Colton Downs.
Brett Borchardt, senior meteorologist for National Weather Service in Chicago talks Wednesday derecho and Thursday tornado outbreak.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Teutopolis High School bass fishing coach Lee Buehnerkemper.

Monthly update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Highlighting June Dairy Month at a Fulton County farm of Bill Carlberg.
Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation's Jenna Wicks and 2027 fellow Miriam Gay.

Illinois State Police Public Information Officer provides awareness on Scott's Law and other driving topics.
Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom highlights Summer Ag Institutes.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.

Monthly update from State FSA Director Bill Graff and Joan Hammann, Chief Program Specialist.
Tomorrow's Ag Leaders Today segment with Megan Poole from Ogle County.
Tick awareness from Dr. Teresa Steckler, University of Illinois Extension Educator.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather discusses severe storm potential for Thursday.

Coverage of the Macoupin County Fair grandstand naming rights agreement with COUNTRY Financial. Conversations with COUNTRY Financial District Leader J R Early and Macoupin County Fair Board President Kim Carney Rhodes.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for June, Ava Fleener from North Clay High School.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Highlighting Saturday's National Trails Day with Thomas Hintz, Site Superintendent at Lincoln Trail State Park in Randolph County.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features IHSA Assistant Executive Director Sam Knox.

Talking skin cancer and melanoma awareness and education with Dr. Robert McWilliams from the OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute.
Jason Duensing previews this weekend's Fort de Chartres Rendezvous in Randolph County.
Channel Technical Agronomist Kevin Rothzen discusses corn rootworm and The Watch program.

Recapping the spring legislative session with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis.
Scot Loyd at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's Oral History Project highlights circus history in Petersburg and The Second City in Chicago.

Illinois Association FFA Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next week's Illinois FFA Convention and discusses the new host site for the convention beginning in 2028.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick breaks down the June weather outlook for Illinois.

Visiting with Morris Community High School's Hydrogen Car Team, as they get set to depart for the 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix World Finals in Switzerland later this month.
Monthly update from IL Corn.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow following the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
Highlighting May Mental Health Awareness Month with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features longtime Peoria Notre Dame coach Dan Gray, who's been named an honorary referee for this weekend's boys state track meet.

Talking history and mission of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council with chairman Don Guinnip.
Highlighting National Beef Month with Olivia Hoots from the Illinois Beef Association.
Monthly update from Angie Doucette with American Farmland Trust.

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen visits the Henry County farm of Brian Corkill, where the two discuss conservation practices.
Abigail Peterson, Director of Agronomy for the Illinois Soybean Association highlights field trials across the state this summer and promotes ISA's Summer Field Day.

Jenna Spychal with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association highlights next month's Summer Horticulture Day at Rader Family Farms in Normal.
Tomorrow's Ag Leaders Today segment features Johnna Fulcher with the Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford looks at tornado statistics.

Val Dolcini, head of public affairs for Syngenta, from a conversation during NAFB Washington Watch last month.
Promoting RFD Radio Network's Vintage Country Memorial Day edition featuring the late CPL Bryant J. Luxmore and his family's barn in rural New Windsor.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow with state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Logan County farmer Derek Martin talks conservation practices.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Tim Schweizer from SportsRadio 1450 in Springfield, who began his broadcasting career in 1974.

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi discusses IDOT's Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate highlights IFB's Code of Country Living document.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo previews next month's Summer Horticulture Day at Rader Family Farm in Normal.

Checking in with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.
Jay Bliler discusses his recent commencement speech at Lake Land College.
Lane Kreiling recaps his experience with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra discusses emergency preparedness.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days scheduled for this summer.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks late May and early June weather.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses the Illinois certification and procurement process and how small businesses can get involved in bidding on state contracts.
Lauren Schuler details her role as Chief of Staff for the Illinois Farm Bureau President's office.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

Reaction to House passage of E15 vote this week from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Davis Whitfield from the National Federation of State High School Associations discussing a new online course for high school students, which provides education and resources on mental wellness.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Patrick Giberson with the United Soybean Board discusses industrial uses for soybeans.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses the new MOTUS system being utilized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Monthly update from State Ag Pest Survey coordinator Kelly Estes.
Highlighting a special Passport to Illinois keepsake with Gabrielle Lyon from the Illinois America 250 Commission.

Don Schaefer from Springfield, IL based Mid-West Truckers Association provides latest update on trucking issues, including this week's International Roadcheck.
A new monthly segment called "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" highlights the Kane County Young Farmers group.
Monthly visit with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather says May will feature the battle between spring and summer.

Illinois State Police Trooper Ryan Wagand offers some safety reccomendations for drivers that find themselves in a dust storm while traveling and other general travel tips.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for May Haven Cash talks about podcast production and youth entrepreneuership.
Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, has a regular Market Monday conversation on crude oil and corn with RFD Radio Network's DeLoss Jahnke.

Highlighting IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholar Alexis Nall from Mason County.
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson talks peonies care.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Jordan Zimmer, a Delevan High School and Illinois Wesleyan University graduate, who was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame last weekend.

Highlighting IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholars Amanda Niemann from Western Illinois University and Caleb Zwilling from Parkland College.
Dr. Jim Lowe, Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois talks pseudorabies.
Dr. Fred Below, Professor of Crop Physiology at the University of Illinois discusses nitrogen management.

Dr. John Rinker, who specializes in geriatrics for OSF HealthCare, discusses lifespan vs. health span.
Scot Loyd highlights the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum's oral history collection.
A conversation from last week's NAFB Washington Watch event with Alan Tank, an ag and food entrepreneur, investor and farmer.

USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega.
Ag education update from FCAE District 3 Program Advisor Allie Bode.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights Summer Ag Institutes and summer reading recommendations.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks May weather.

Erika Holst from the Illinois State Museum highlights the "Land of Stories" project, which coincides with America's 250th.
Celebrating the IAA Foundation scholarship program and the Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership Scholar Caleb Seboldt from Monroe County.
Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalab County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow breaks down the Farm Bill that won approval in the U.S. House this week.
IL Corn update from Justin Moore, who serves as new uses and biofuels manager.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment highlights the organization’s state tournament in bass fishing with Chris Schwarz.

Coverage of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting "Washington Watch" event including conversations with U.S. Reps. Mike Bost and Jonathan Jackson along with John Clark from the National Association of Broadcasters.
Dr. Fred Below, University of Illinois professor of crop physiology discusses nitrogen management.

Talking Farm Bill and ag economy with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood.
Update from State FSA Director Bill Graff.
Licensed professional counselors discusses having important conversations with family members on the farm.
McLean County Farm Bureau contributes $1 million to the McLean County Fair.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine talks data center issues.
Sigrid Johannes with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association discusses Farm Bill, New World Screwworm and beef cow herd size.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford looks at tornado statistics in Illinois.

Retiring Kane County Farm Bureau manager Steve Arnold reflects on his career.
Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County.
Jennifer Smith with the IAA Foundation makes 2026 scholarship announcements.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Monthly visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Fisher High School senior Jesse Arndt, who works as an IHSA official in basketball, baseball and softball.

Highlighting the SIU-Carbondale Collegiate Farm Bureau with president Wes Bland.
Jenna Spychal from Jonamac Orchard in Malta discusses spring weather conditions and the impacts on the apple crop.
Macon County farmer Clint Gordon of Macon County field tests a John Deere ethanol tractor.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks spring planting season and provides updates on key state and federal issues.
Malena Cook is leaving her role as Illinois Farm Bureau marketing supervisor to return to her family farm.
Highlighting the Illinois Route 66 centennial celebration with Quinn Adamowski from Landmarks Illinois and Casey Claypool from the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.

Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.
U of I Extension's Ken Johnson provides advice on planting a tree in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses an active spring weather pattern.

Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association discusses the impacts of high diesel prices on the trucking industry.
CropWatcher report from Brent Clair in Adams County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine talk broadband issues.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investment previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Highlighting the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin this weekend.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Fulton County native and Farmington High School graduate Rhet Wierza, who is the 2026 "Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award winner. Wierzba is the Indiana University women's basketball associate head coach.

Skin cancer awareness and prevention discussion with Dr. Gaurav Singh from the City of Hope Cancer Center.
April update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
State FSA Director Bill Graff details deadlines for CRP and the Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

David Kubik with the Illinois Soybean Association discusses B20.
Jason Thomas from Midwest Technical Institute highlights CDL program.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg previews Southern Illinois Regenerative Bus Tour.
Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Getting an update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
Illinois Wheat Association Update from Jolene Neuhauser.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details an active weather forecast this.

Highlighting Seed Month in Illinois with Doug Miller from the Illinois Seed Trade Association.
CropWatcher report from Jimmy Ayers in Sangamon County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for April, Carter Sours from Lewistown High School in Fulton County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Jenny Vaughn from the Illinois Conservation Foundation highlights the "Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K", a nationwide virtual event inspired by the PBS series "The Joy of Painting" featuring the late painter Bob Ross.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features retired IHSA administrator Dave Gannaway, who has been inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame for his role in creating the IHSA state tournament series in bass fishing. Also, Dave Gannaway and the Illinois High School Glory Days website.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Education Director Kevin Daugherty talks Earth Day and spring activities.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses prevailing wage in Illinois.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly discusses Next Generation 911.
John Paris with the Illinois Department of Transportation details the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (I-TEP) and upcoming workshops throughout the state.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health highlights the “30 Days of Public Health” campaign during April.
Sangamon County David Wirth recaps his experience on the recent Illinois Farm Bureau Mexico Market Study Tour.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks active weather pattern for rest of April.

Coverage of last Friday's Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day in Jo Daviess County. Conversations with host farmer Greg Thoren, Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg, and retired John Deere engineer Bob Recker from Waterloo, Iowa.
Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen talks DHS funding, E-15, and the potential for additional aid for farmers.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features a trip to the "Hoosier Gym" and a talk with Naismith Hall of Famer Jack Sikma.

Monthly visit with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
Regular update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
Macoupin County farmer Molly Rosentreter recaps her experience on the Illinois Farm Bureau Mexico Market Study Tour.
Lead forecaster Mike McClure with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities discusses severe weather threat Thursday and Friday.

Sister and brother combo Abigail and Kenneth Wolf from Henry County discuss their experience
on Food Network’s "Baking Championship: Next Gen". The siblings won $25,000 on the show.
Illinois Soybean Association Director of Market Development Todd Main previews next week's Transportation Go! Conference and recaps a recent Vietnam/Thailand trade mission.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson recaps his trip to Washington D.C. last week.
Michelle Curby from the Illinois Department of Agriculture discusses the relaunch of the I-COVER program.
Missouri FFA member Kolton Stolba details his experience last week as a voice of Midwest Agriculture Youth at National Ag Day.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks heavy rains this week.

Coverage from the Illinois Junior MANRRS Leadership Conference in Freeport and the Women in Agriculture Conference in Rock Island.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides state and federal updates in his “Seven with Kevin” segment.
Collin Watters discusses his position as Director of Exports and Logistics for the Illinois Corn Marketing Board.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features SIU Carbondale alum Steve James, who reflects on the continued acclaim of his 1994 documentary film “Hoop Dreams”.

More coverage from Illinois Ag Legislative Day earlier this week, including conversations with Gary Mielke, President of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs and Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips.
State FSA Director Bill Graff provides an update on farmer bridge payments.
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association highlights Growing Matters and the BeSure! campaign.
Eric Holscher from Crawford County details his experience on the recent Illinois Farm Bureau Mexico Market Study Tour.

Coverage from Illinois Ag Legislative Day in Springfield, including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson, IFB Director of State Legislation Chris Davis, State Senator Doris Turner, State Rep. Charlie Meier, and Illinois Corn Growers Association Vice President Don Guinnip.

Quinn Adamowksi with Landmarks Illinois discusses grant opportunties. Plus, we learn about the Illinois Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details extreme weather swings in March in Illinois.

Tom Heinold with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District provides an update on the Navigation Maintenance Backlog list.
Celebrating 2026 Master Farmers Steve Hettinger, Mike Pratt and Doug Winter.
Commstock Investments' Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow with state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Learning about the Illinois Farm Bureau A-LOT (Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow) program.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation Executive Director Kirk Builta, who serves as a community host during the IHSA boys basketball state tournament in Champaign. This year he was paired with the Quincy Notre Dame basketball team.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate highlights the latest round of IFB rural development grants.
IFB Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides recap of Illinois Product Expo.
Learning about the work and mission of Farm Rescue from Terry Johnston.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson remembers ag broadcasting legend Orion Samuelson and previews his trip to Washington D.C. next week.
Learning about campground hosting opportunities at state parks, recreation areas and historic sites across Illinois from Joe Lenkaitis with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Kevin Scholl offers weed management tips for an unpredictable spring

Learning about the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's oral history project with Oral History Manager Scot Loyd.
An excerpt from one of the oral history interviews featuring legiendary ag broadcaster Orion Samuelson, recorded in 2009. Samuelson passed away Monday.
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow highlights the "Hoops for Hunger Bracket Challenge".
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick breaks down a wild week of weather in Illinois.

Update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Talking blizzard with Alex Gibbs from the National Weather Service Quad Cities office.
Monthly visit with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association.
Previewing new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities provides federal and state updates in his "Seven with Kevin" update.
COUNTRY Financial Vice President of Claims and Client Services Jesse Kohlbecker discusses the claims process in the aftermath of this week's damaging storms in Illinois.
Meteorologist David King from the National Weather Service in Chicago provides details on Tuesday night's storm system that included tornadoes and large hail.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment highlights National Athletic Training Month and features Andy Renner and Sarah Turner with the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel details the successful turnout of "Rules for the Road" sessions.
Jennifer Bauer, office manager at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds discusses Tuesday night's dangerous storm system.
Monthly mental health conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.
Checking in with University of Illinois Extension Director Dr. Matthew Vann.

An update on the Illinois Agrciultural Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
Illinois Conservation Foundation "Outdoor Influencer of the Year" Josh Monahan from LeRoy.
Monica Nyman from the St. Louis District Dairy Council talks National Nutrition Month and updated Dietary Guidelines.
More from Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for March, Lillian Helbig from Okawville High School.

Luke Allen, Chicago Area Program Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education provides an ag education update.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her weekly financial transparency report.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks severe weather potential for Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Monthly update with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Manager-to-Manager segment features Alexis Shreves, from Pulaski-Alexander-and-Massac County.
Meteorologist Ed Shimon from National Weather Service in Central Illinois discusses Tuesday severe weather threat.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for March, Lillian Helbig from Okawville High School in Washington County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses his most recent visit to Washington D.C.
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides federal and state updates with his latest "Seven with Kevin" conversation.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences teacher and coach Brian McDowell.

John Jones, Assistant Professor of Agronomy at the University of Illinois College of ACES recaps his presentation at the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council Investment Insight Conference.
Highlighting conversations from last week's Commodity Classic, including Shianne Reynolds from Bushel Plus and Matt Jungmann with the Farm Progress Show.
U-of-I Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson talks garden clean-up in advance of the 2026 growing season.

Aledo, Ilinois native and Illinois State University graduate Suzy Bogguss reflects on her recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry.
Kris Reynolds from American Farmland Trust highlights Soil Health Week.
Peter Rousonelos with Meristem Crop Performance discusses their presence at last week's Commodity Classic in San Antonio.

Learning about potato production in Illinois with Katie Neumiller from Neumiller Farms in Carroll County.
Matt Raben from the Illinois Corn Marketing Board discusses his presence at last week's Commodity Classic in San Antonio.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks a rainy start to March in Illinois.

Highlighting the Illinois Product Expo with Illinois Department of Agriculture's Kayla Graven.
Visiting with Kane County Farm Bureau manager Steve Arnold, who will be retiring later this year following a career that spanned 37 years.
Previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow breaks down several state and federal issues in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Monthly update with American Farmland Trust.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features IHSA Assistant Executive Director Dan Le, talking Student Section & Spirit Showdown.

Coverage from the Commodity Classic including conversations with:
Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist and Heath Houck, District 13 Director for the Illinois Soybean Association.
Lizzie French, Manager of Soil Biology with Waypoint Analytical.
Jeremy Lewis, Senior Loveland Products Sales Manager.
Manager-to-Manager segment features Peoria County Farm Bureau Manager Charlie Hensley.

Previewing a Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series with Michael Delany from the University of Illinois Extension and Norm Walzer from the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs.
Monthly visit with Jenna Spychal from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and Jonamac Orchard.
Highlighting Farmer Veteran Coalition of Illinois "Farmer Veteran of the Year" Ed Dubrick from Iroquois County, who also participates in the Illinois Farm Bureau A-LOT program or Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow.

National Corn Growers Association chief economist Krista Swanson and American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch recap their presentation at last week's Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference in Springfield.
Highlighting Cambridge Middle School FFA Chapter.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses the Climate Prediction Center's spring weather outlook.

We learn about historical preservation efforts in Cairo from Don Patton, founding president of The Cairo Historical Preservation Project and Quinn Adamowski of Landmarks Illinois.
We hear from for Illinois FFA state officer Derek Sample, who is with the SIU-Carbondale Collegiate Farm Bureau and currently student teaching in Wayne City.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Federal and state updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Winnebago High School boys basketball coach Joe Murphy, who just picked up his 900th coaching victory.

Leading up to National FFA Week, an update from the Executive Director of Illinois Association FFA Mindy Bunselmeyer.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps last month's Everything Local Conference.
Raelynn Parmely, IFB Economic and Policy Analyst breaks down the latest USDA Farm Income Forecast.

Coverage of the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference. Conversations include Illinois Farm Bureau Bureau President Philip Nelson, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.
Courtney Sandidge from Mason County details her participation in the Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program.
Breese Mater Dei Catholic FFA members Angeleen Wesselmann and Lyla Koch share their Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership experience.

Independent filmmaker Christina Shaver discusses two projects in Aledo. One involves the film "Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois" and the other involves a documentary film on late Aledo artist Gertrude Abercrombie.
Bill Graff, State Executive Director USDA-FSA and Shelley Sweatman, Illinois Conservation Division Chief USDA-FSA, talk CRP sign-up.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses the possibility for severe weather on Thursday.

Highlighting the first-ever Breaded Pork Tenderloin Draft from the Illinois Pork Producers Association with IPPA's Mikayla Schaefer and winner Jeff Buckler, owner of Buford’s Pub in Sadorus.
Learning about the California Farm Bureau from Fiona Carroll, field representative. Interview recorded during last month's American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in Anaheim.
Previewing a new market with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Monthly update from Jennifer Tirey with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Normal U-High speech coach Brian Rohman, who will join the IHSA as an Assistant Executive Director in July.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg recaps her presentation at the Illinois Farm Bueau Young Leader Conference last weekend.
Jeff Behme, a farmer from Carlinville, details his participation in the 2025 Asgrow Brand National Yield Contest.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes talks summer interns and trapping cooperators.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses non-domiciled CDLs.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson details seed starting.

An update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
Coverage of the Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club's Farm Expo with WIU Ag Mech Club President Owen Bull and McDonough County Farm Bureau President Colby Hunt.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks February rain forecast for southern Illinois.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Chair Garrett Williams from the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference in East Peoria over the weekend.
Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show in Peoria.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for February, Trent Stiers from Williamsfield High School in Knox County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow with state & federal updates.
Tom Super with the National Chicken Council provides the Chicken Wing Report leading up to Super Bowl Sunday.
Final day of gubernatorial candidate coverage. Today's topic is wetlands.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Nashville High School girls basketball coach Dempsey Witte, who's been named an NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Coach of the Year.

Alexa Groff with National 4-H and Iowa 4-H discusses a 4-H artificial intelligence curriculum.
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates talk energy.
Chris Wills with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum highlights two free admission days in honor of Lincoln's birthday.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promoted identity theft awareness.

Randa Watts and Andrew Rehn with Prairie Rivers Network highlight their collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension on hosting three webinars on topics related to data centers.
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates talk biofuels.
Also, monthly updates from IL Corn and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.

Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown previews her presentation to the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference and also offers her February challenge.
Kacie Athey with the University of Illinois Extension discusses her research work involving insect pressures with peaches and pumpkins.
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates talk estate taxes.
Janie Maxwell promotes the Illinois Farmers Market Association.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick provides February weather outlook.

Previewing the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference with keynote speak Lance Weaver with Legacy Farmer.
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates provide intros and opening remarks.
Strategic Nonprofit Leader Sharon Dodd highlights "Illinois Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant".
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves federal government's role with conservation.
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment with Brad Bennewitz from WGIL in Galesburg.

More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves young and beginning farmers.
Monthly update with American Farmland Trust.
A conversation from earlier this month at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim with Jacob Marek from the Arkansas FFA.

More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves renewable fuels.
Jenna Spychal, chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association promotes this week's Everything Local Conference.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights the "Bank on Illinois" program.

Coverage of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches. Today, the candidates talk Farm Bill.
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips from Effinghma County looks forward to her reign.
Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford recaps last weekend's winter storm.

Coverage this week of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
DeAnne Bloomberg reflects on her career as she retires as Director of Issue Management for Illinois Farm Bureau.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Tracking this weekend's winter storm with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features legendary Lincoln High School basketball coach Neil Alexander, who is four wins shy of 1,000.

Previewing this month's Everything Local Conference with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Coverage of the MIDWEST AG EXPO from Gordyville USA with WITY's Dave Brown.
Talking Illinois Farm Bureau local government priorities with Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.

Monthy conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure promotes upcoming Rules for the Road programs.
Visiting with Kristi Jones, who has been named new Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Effingham County Farm Bureau Manager Julie Stephens.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Highlighting the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association.
Coverage of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs 115th Annual meeting, including interviews with outgoing president David Hake and incoming president Gary Mielke.
Previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.

Monthly update with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses data centers.
The 103 year legacy of the Winchester Invitational Tournament with tournament historian Kent Coultas.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois Bill Graff discusses Farmer Bridge Assistance payments.
Ed Shimon from the National Weather Service in Lincoln promotes a Storm Anxiety Webinar scheduled for Jan. 21.
Johnna Fulcher recaps her reign as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson recaps the AFBF Convention in Anaheim.
Also from Anaheim, we visit with a county farm bureau member from Tennessee, Herman Partin.
Casey Bolin, District 5 Program Advisor for Faciliating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) gives an update on ag teaching vacancies.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks fruit tree pruning.

Coverage of the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Kade Hill from Livingston County and Daniel and Constance Herriott from Champaign County. Plus, highlighting DuPage County Farm Bureau's "Grow Your Own Food: A Container to Table Activity".
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says cold, snow, and ice on the way over the next 12 days.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson from the AFBF Convention in Anaheim.
Catching up with Henry County farmer Kate Huffman following her Excellence in Ag presentation at AFBF Convention.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for January Kinley Stolte from Nokomis High School in Montgomery County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Jennifer Smith highlights IAA Foundation scholarship season.
Learning about a proposed Basketball Museum of Illinois project from Bruce Firchau of the Illinois Basketball Coaches of Association.

Talking 2026 Illinois State Fair with State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promotes making financial resolutions in the new year.

Talking 4-H with Illinois 4-H Director Kevin Carey.
Jeremiah Fairbanks with Morton Buildings discusses farm building "checkups".
Highlighting the collegiate farm bureau chapter at the University of Illinois with Robby Holtschlag.

John Shadowens, University of Illinois Extension Community Economic Development Educator discusses the challenges and issues independent grocers are facing in Illinois.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty provides monthly update.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks drought monitor.

Talking skin cancer and prostate cancer screenings with City of Hope.
Learning about Norbert, the skateboarding pig in Buffalo Grove.
Commstock Investements Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt discusses her first six months in office.
Troy Uphoff details his participation in the National Corn Growers Association yield contest.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Dave Nanninga from IllinoisHighSchoolGloryDays.com.

A best of show on New Year's Day featuring:
Rick Collins with Firmitas and his work on barn restorations.
Dakarai Howard with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at a community food plot hosted by the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter.
Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net reliving his days on the rodeo circuit.
David Grindle with the International Association of Fairs and Expositions on the financial impact of county fairs.

Recapping last weekend's damaging storms with meteorologist Ed Shimon from the National Weather Service in Lincoln.
Highlighting a Champaign County Farm Bureau program called Farm Smarts: A Fresh Look at Farm Fundamentals.
Looking back at 2025 with the Illinois Soybean Association and Midwest Dairy.

Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026.
First ever Illinois FFA State Sentinel Paige Sierens discusses the first six months of her term.
Talking IDNR First Day Hikes with Troy Gilmore at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.
Meteorologist Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather recaps last weekend's storm and looks at New Year's Eve and New Year's Day weather.

Highlighting Illinois' newest FFA chapter, Routt Catholic in Jacksonville.
Recapping 2025 with Lindsay Croke from IL Corn.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

A conversation with new Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Chair Garrett Williams from Richland County.
Ryan Gentle from Wyffels Hybrids details the company's Harvest Progress Map.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment is with Farmington High School coach and eduactor Toby Vallas, who's being inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Special Christmas show featuring Christmas memories from Nikki Taylor (Jim Taylor's wife), Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Issue Management DeAnne Bloomberg, Monticello High School educator & coach Cully Welter, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong, and retired WRMJ owner John Hoscheidt.

An extended conversation with Dr. Ed Hightower, who played a key role in responding to a food desert and bringing a grocery store to Venice, Illinois. Dr. Hightower currently serves on the SIU Board of Trustees. He spent many years as Edwardsville School District superintendent and is a retired Big Ten basketball official, working 12 NCAA Final Fours.

Talking school bus safety and raising public awareness on stop arm violations with Rockridge School District Superintendent Marcus Bush and Illinois State Police Trooper Shafer McKune.
Holiday travel update with Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details Christmas and New Year's weather.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the resolutions process leading up to American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention next month.
IFB Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely highlights the 2025 State of the Farm Economy report.
Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association promotes next month's Everything Local Conference.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Ag Leadership Class of 2027 update.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features WRMJ Sports Director Ty Taylor discussing IHSA football playoff expansion proposal that won approval this week.

Bill Graff, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in Illinois discusses the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development highlights the "specialtygrowers.org/shoplocal" online resource.
Updates from the American Farmland Trust and Illinois Wheat Association.

Talking urban agriculture at Augustana College in Rock Island with Ian Empen and the "Augie Acres" project.
AAA's Molly Hart discusses holiday travel numbers.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.

Talking popcorn business with Scott Trimble from Farmer Scott's Premium Popcorn in Heyworth.
Kane County Farm Bureau highlights its "Eat, Join, Win" project.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says December weather will stay active, but turn warmer.

Don Schaefer from Springfield, IL based Mid-West Truckers Association discusses a nationwide crackdown on CDL mills.
Illinois FFA Center Assistant Director John Edgar highlights several conferences.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Highlighting Illinois Milk Producers Association award winners.
Retired Will County Farm Bureau manager Mark Schneidewind reaction to his "World of Corn Award" from IL Corn.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Lena-Winslow head football coach Ric Arand.

Talking Family Farm Preservation Act in State Senator Andrew Chesney and State Rep. Tony McCombie.
A visit with University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau member Blake Twenhafel.
Update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Monthly update from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Highlighting work of local county farm bureaus, including Christian County with "Homegrown Heroes", Edwards County with "Bring on the Beef", and Woodford County with "BBQ Throwdown".
University of Illinois Extension's Ken Johnson discusses the effects of road salt on plants.

Newly elected Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.
IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow reviews the resolutions process from Monday's delegate session.
Retiring IFB District 3 Director Jeff Kirwan reflects on his ten years on the board.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks December weather.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Discussion Meet winner Kade Hill from Livingston County.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visits the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Reed Weber from Ridgeview High School in McLean County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides federal and state updates.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine previews an IFB annual meeting micro talk.
Pierce Vanne from Vanne Farms talks Christmas trees.
Photojournalist Vincent Johnson promotes his book, "Illustrious, The Best High School Basketball Gyms In Illinois."

Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty organizes a conversation with author Chelsea Tornetto and Sherry Sejnost, chair of the Illinois Reads program. Tornetto will be at the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting this Saturday in Chicago, signing her book "Seasons on the Farm".
Monthly update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems.
Holiday shopping tips from Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.

Kanika Arora from the University of Iowa and Julie Bobitt with the University of Illinois at Chicago discuss the Farm Families Coping with Dementia program.
Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources previews the second weekend of the firearm deer hunting season in Illinois.
Stark County native Brianna Gehrig details her role with Brevant Seeds.

Susan Sams, Executive Director at the Energy Assistance Foundation details the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program available for Ameren Illinois customers.
IL Corn Executive Director Rodney Weinzierl discusses the organization's priorities over the next year.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick recaps the first significant snowstorm of the season.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides monthly update.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Local Government Programs Brenda Matherly recaps IFB's presence at last month's Illinois Association of County Officials Fall Conference.
Mark Bunselmeyer becomes the new president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Talking weekend winter storm potential with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto.
Manager to-manager segment features McLean County Farm Bureau manager Anna Ziegler.
Macon County Farm Bureau president Mat Muirheid on his induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Final Pigskin Pickins' of the season with DeLoss, Jim and Rita.

Some conversations from the past year on the Thanksgiving show including new University of Illinois Exension Director Matthew Vann, Terry Leitschuh with the Madison County Fair, Niki Hoesman with the 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello, and Harold Wilken from Janie's Mill in Iroquois County.

Remembering former Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse, who passed away last September. Conversations with his sister, Mindy Whitehouse; retired Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards; U.S. Reps. Jonathan Jackson & Darin LaHood; and Madison County Farm Bureau manager Paige Durham.

An update from Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate talks final push for IFB rural development grants.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says colder and active weather on the way.

Visiting with USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce at last week's NAFB Convention in Kansas City.
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic hosts Thanksgiving event.
Molly Hart at AAA discusses Thanksgiving holiday travel numbers.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
An update from Abigail Peterson, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy.
Aaraon Elmore, Calhon High School football coach discusses a weekend of high school football and deer hunting. Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Coordinator Collin Schopp.

Coverage from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City.
Conversations with Andrew Brandt from the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council, Janna Fritz from the U.S. Soybean Export Council, University of Illinois ag communications student Jack Jungmann, and farm broadcaster Max Armstrong.

IDNR's Dan Skinner previews the first firearm deer hunting weekend in Illinois.
Jenny Lee, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator for Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties discusses a grant to address water issues in Coles County.
Alan Bailey with American Farmland Trust talks agrivoltaics.

Highlighting the Black Hawk East livestock judging team.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely breaks down last Friday's World Agricultural Demand and Supply Estimates (WASDE report).
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick looks at this weekend's weather forecast for the opening weekend for the firearm deer hunting season.

Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association provides a trucking industry update.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Update from Asgrow Technical Agronomist Lance Tarochione.
RFD Radio affiliate and IHSA segment with Shawn Temple from WMOI/WRAM.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and RFD Radio content coordinator Collin Schopp.

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine and IFB Assistant Director Policy Development and Advocacy Allie Speer discuss the resolutions process leading up to the IFB Annual Meeting in December.
An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year, Erikka Coletta, librarian and interventionist at Maple Elementary School in Loves Park.
Monthly update from Olivia Hoots with the Illinois Beef Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel previews his upcoming micro talk at the IFB Annual Meeting in Chicago next month.

Lincoln Trail College President Tona Ambrose details the school's new Career & Technical Training Center, which broke ground last month.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses his military service on this Veterans Day.
Weather talk with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto.

Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for November, Samantha O'Neill from Athens High School in Menard County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides monthly update.
Pioneer agronomy segment with John Kultgen.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine breaks down the energy bill approved by the Illinois General Assembly during the fall veto session.
Seth Laurence at RFD Radio Network affiliate WEZC talks IHSA playoff football.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp.

Hunter Shike from Unity High School in Tolono details his participation with a 4-H livestock judging team from Illinois that won the 4-H division at the American Royal in Kansas City last month.
Monthly visit with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
Farmer Rock Katschnig discusses his relationship with Pioneer.

Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet winner Gracie Murphy.
Monthly chat with Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Specialist Rachel Brown.
Paul Wappel at the Illinois Department of Transportation cautions about deer-vehicle collisions.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses overwintering potted plants.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.
Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027 fellow Andy Vigna.
Learning about the Martin family of Logan County receiving an award from PepsiCo.
Weather talk with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Coverage of U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, a member of the House Ag Committee, visiting the Ogle County farm of Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
Pioneer agronomy segment with Scott Eversgerd.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Grace Murphy of Macomb reflects on her time as a state and national FFA officer as she heads to the National FFA Convention.
Marlon Eilts with COUNTRY Financial discusses COUNTRY's "Sport Your School" promotion with the IHSA.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp.

Brian Knifong with Nutrien Ag Solutions discusses Nutrien's presence at the National FFA Convention.
Alexa Skirmont with Precision Conservation Management highlights PCM's relationship with IL Corn.
Illinois Farm Bureau local government update from Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.
Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Pioneer Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn.

Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center highlights Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau manager Katie Wilson provides a Manager-to-Manager segment with St. Clair County Farm Bureau manager Allyson Lauzon.
Blake Miller with Syngenta discusses managing fertilizer robbing weeds.
Monthly segment with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom Administrator of the Year Karen Jones from St. Mary's Grade School in Pontiac.
Managing weeds with Liam Vincent from BASF.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Retiring National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider reflects on his time in office.
Pioneer agronomy segment with Brad Mason.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Kyle Maxwell discusses Ameren Illinois' avian protection program.
50 years in the broadcast booth for Scott Allen at RFD Radio Network affiliate WSJD in Mt. Carmel.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and Rita.

Learning about the 19x1950 family farm in Woodford County and Farm Family Foods in Benson from Corrie Scott.
Allison Johnson highlights the Joliet Junior College Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter.
COUNTRY Financial's Jim Jacobs discusses a historical marker recognizing the 100th anniversary of COUNTRY and the Illinois Agricultural Association.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses the impacts of the federal government shutdown.
Fall agritourism updates from Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development.
Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Z-series soybeans.

Talking Clean Transportation Standard legislation filed in Springfield with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Raney and Noelle Neef.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses lactose free dairy foods.
Weather update from DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Talking archery and firearm deer hunting seasons with Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.
Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Monthly visit with the State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Longtime IHSA football official Jason Foy discusses the enjoyment of Friday night lights.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Rita, and Jim.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses low water levels on Mississippi River and harvest transportation safety reminders.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Talking fall agritourism with Rader Family Farms in Normal.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides October update.
Tom Heinold with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District discusses low Mississippi River levels downriver.
Pioneer field agronomist Brad Mason talks Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn.

Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center previews the National FFA Convention later this month.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Deputy Director of Cemetery and Funeral Oversight Denise Bullocks discusses the Cemetery Relief Fund Grant program.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto provides weather update.

Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.
Jeremiah Jones provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Kelly O'Connor from Herscher High School in Kankakee County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Among the talking points federal government shutdown and impact on potential farm aid package.
Pioneer agronomy segment with Brad Mason discussing Z series soybeans.
Author Chris Ballard on his book documenting the 1971 Macon High School baseball team.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and Rita.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Stephanie Bogart at Midwest Dairy promotes two upcoming webinars.
Alex Paul and Janella Neary discuss their roles with the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team.

Jennifer Tirey with IL Pork highlights National Pork Month.
Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation talks harvest road safety.
Karen Stallman promotes the Farm Family Resource Initiative.
Kimel 4-H Club in Mercer County celebrating 100 years.

Discussing the financial impact of county fairs with David Grindle from the International Association of Fairs and Expos.
Illinois Beef Association segment with IBA President Shannon Welsh.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick provides weather update.

Celebrating National 4-H Week with Kevin Carey from Illinois 4-H.
Fall Pioneer agronomy segment with Crystal Williams.
Highlighting the Kaskaskia College Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter with Rachel Donoho.
Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine talks broadband and provides update on energy bill being debated in Springfield.
IHSA Friday segment featuring Camp Point Central head football coach Brad Dixon.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and Rita.

Illinois Farm Bureau Economic Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely talks fertilizer data.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses the impacts of a dry fall on horticulture.
Illinois Farm Bureau IVET program recipient Carli Hoffman.

Discussing IL Corn's "Farm Economy Temperature Survey" with Executive Director Rodney Weinzierl.
Jazmin Albarran with Seed Your Future highlights "Fall Green Career Week".
Pioneer fall agronomy segment with Scott Eversgerd.

Highlighing Teach Ag Month with Megan Coy, District 4 Program Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education.
Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark discusses 2025 attendance.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks October weather outlook.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate details the application process for rural development grants.
Lee Elliott provides a CropWatcher report from Jasper County.
Remembering Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse, who passed away last week.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs Kevin Semlow.
Matt Raben with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board discusses check off dollars being used for Illinois Ag in the Classroom.
Kurt Gibson with the IHSA highlights the need for officials.
Pigskin Pickins' with Jim and DeLoss and content coordinator Collin Schopp fills in for Rita.

Talking National Farm Safety and Health Week with Cory Merriman, GROWMARK Manager, Safety & Environmental Services.
Previewing University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine open house with Savannah Limberg.
Illinois FFA State Reporter Ethan Bremmer discusses chapter visits getting underway.

Henry Brockman with Henry's Farm in Congerville details his vegetable farming operation and overcoming a farm accident.
Helen VanBeck with American Farmland Trust highlights Fishers & Farmers Workshops.
Andrew Deedrich, a COUNTRY Financial farm certified rep in Champaign and Emily Cler with the Champaign County Farm Bureau discuss the Feed a Farmer campaign during harvest season.

Brooklyn Westerfield, a University of Illinois College of Veterinary Sciences student, discusses the Illinois Farm Bureau IVET Loan Program.
We learn about the 2025 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Achievement Award winner, Daniel and Constance Herriott.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks October weather outlook.

Highlighting National Farm Safety and Health Week with COUNTRY Financial agriculture senior underwriter Zachary Hinthorn and Laura Siegel, Health Communications Officer of the AgriSafe Network.
Josh Wagner provides a CropWatcher report from Pope County.
Eric Relph with CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Megan Schofield with COUNTRY Financial discusses next week's "Tourniquet in Every Tractor" event in Clark County.
Former Illinois State FFA officer Levi Maierhofer details his IHSA logos map project.
Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss, and content coordinator Collin Schopp filling in for Rita.

Illinois Farm Bureau in action with Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel, Associate Director Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo, and Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg. Plus, a spotted lanternfly update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.

Illlinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan talks farm safety and "Leaders to Washington" program.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses extending the vegetable gardening season.
Christina Shutt highlights the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's 20th anniversary.
John Mays tells us about Bug Free Grains.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse recaps the latest "Leaders to Washington" visit.
Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and Illinois Specialty Growers Association talks fall agritourism season.
Weather update from DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Monthly update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association.
Stephanie Liefer provides a CropWatcher report from Randolph County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for September Louis Barnes from Pleasant Hill High School in Pike County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Monthly visit with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
Affiliate chat with WRMJ's Ty Taylor.
Pgskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and content coordinator Collin Schopp filling in for Rita.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Pest update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Illinois Farm Bureau Nurse Practitioner Scholarship recipient Amber Sowers from Jasper County.
Talking agritourism with Regan Joehl at Greene Fields Farm in Greene County.

Coverage from a visit to the Crete-Monee High School community food plot in Will County. Guests include students Gerard Fleming and Malachi Cliff, University of Illinois College of ACES reps Anthony Studer and Marie Shaffer, Dakari Howard from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and Crete-Monee High School ag teacher Rebecca Biernacki.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs with monthly update.
Gallatin County Fair and All Star Popcorn Day with Mariah Knight.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses the Electric Service Broadband Deployment and Access Law.
Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks a warm up in the forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Collegiate Program Coordinator Taylor Hartke promote Collegiate Farm Bureau kickoffs around the state.
Ron Haase provides a Crop Watcher report from Iroquois County.
Lance Nacio from Anna Marie Seafood Company in Louisiana on his visit to this year's Farm Progress Show.
Joe Camp from Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
IHSA historian Scott Johnson on 125 moments in 125 years of the IHSA, which was founded in 1900.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and Rita.

Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of State Legislation Anna McKinley discusses deer nuisance legislation that has been signed into law in Illinois.
Celebrating WSMI's 75th anniversary.
Jack Weddle with the Metamora Association For Historic Preservation discusses the town's connection to the Underground Railroad.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure discusses Illinois Harvest Permits.
Mark Burns highlights Case IH's Steiger 785 Quadtrac at last week's Farm Progress Show.
Illinois Valley Community College President Dr. Tracy Morris details a new ag education center at the school.

Monthly visit with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.
Marshall Newhouse provides a CropWatcher report from Boone County.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks September weather outlook.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Recapping the first academic year of the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month recognition program.

Deputy USDA Secrtetary Stephen Vaden and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost from the Farm Progress Show earlier this week.
IHSA Friday with Sam Knox and Pigskin Pickins' with Kim, DeLoss, & Rita.

Farm Progress Show conversations with longtime ag broadcaster Max Armstrong, Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan, and Mitch Heisler with Wyffels Hybrids.
Also, an update from Ron Estes with Valent.

Richland Community College's role with Farm Progress Show.
Kent Brown with John Deere Operations Center PRO Service.
Bruce Young from Young Trucking.
Kurt Maertens with BASF talks fungicides.

A visit with new Illinois Extension Director Matthew Vann.
Local government update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks Farm Progress Show weather.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Josh Sullivan provides a CropWatcher report from Christian County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses trade.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

A visit to Hunter Haven Farms in Pearl City with U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.
Coverage of Half Century of Progress Show in Rantoul.
Jack Jungmann from University of Illinois FarmHouse Fraternity details an antique tractor raffle with tickets available during next week's Farm Progress Show.

An ag education update from FCAE District 2 Program Advisor Jenny Wold.
Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy Abigail Peterson discusses ISA's role at next week's Farm Progress Show.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps the numbers from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand at the Illinois Department of Agriculture Tent during the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan recaps his recent conversations with legislators.
An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation's Class of 2027.
Learning about OSF HealthCare's new mobile pregnancy and postpartum care unit.

Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association discusses trucking industry headlines.
Izzy Estrada details her experience as a DeKalb County Farm Bureau Ag Literacy summer intern.
Talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Conversations with U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Nikki Budzinski.
CropWatcher update from Edgar County with Matt Ehlers.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
DeKalb County producer and American Soybean Association board member Ryan Frieders highlights an ASA event in Mt. Zion scheduled for the Monday prior to the Farm Progress Show.
Ashton Greer from the Historic Fischer Theatre in Danville previews this weekend's "FischerFest: The Cinematic Legacy of Gene Hackman".

Celebrating the Illinois State Fair with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello and Deputy Director Kristi Jones.
Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.
Logan Karcher with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition highlights September Grazing School events.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides the latest information on pest pressures throughout Illinois.
Alex Kostenko and Carson Markley from the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in Chicago discuss their work in Illinois.
Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Learning about the Gibbons family farm in Jersey County, which has been honored as an Illinois sesquicentennial farm.
Talking ag policy with Illinois Congressman and House Ag Committee member Eric Sorensen.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the Farm Progress Show weather outlook.

Catching up with Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt.
Ken Reinhardt with a CropWatcher report from Mercer County.
University of Illinois College of ACES Dean German Bollero talks new academic year.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Agronomist Kevin Gale with AgriGold provides an update on the corn and soybean crop in his territory.
Tucker Kennedy with Ameren Illinois discusses summer electric bills.

Dr. Bianca Pruitt of Will County is a recipient of the Illinois Farm Bureau Nurse Practitioner Scholarship.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson provides information on wasps.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her presence at the Illinois State Fair.
Timothy Thompson from Valent discusses progress and condition of the corn crop.

Dr. David Kopsell, Professor of Horticulture at Illinois State University highlights The Vertical Farm at ISU.
The legacy of late Madison County farmer Gene Daiber and his gift to the IAA Foundation.

Julie Hewitt with the Illinois NREC and Jo Daviess County producer Nathan Koester discusss the importance of Illinois Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field days.
Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Ashley Beutke highlights a Member Exclusive NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Experience taking place Sept. 7, 2025.
Jack Ratcliffe talks Boone County Fair.
DTN weather risk communicator Teresa Wells explains why Canadian wildfire smoke is showing up in Illinois weather forecasts.

State Rep. Tony McCombie celebrates Sweetcorn Appreciation Day.
AJ Tackett provides a CropWatcher report from Fayette County.
Lynn Gipson from the Amateur Trapshooting Association highlights the Grand American at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
John Howell, Illinois Wheat Association President.
Brian Titus highlights "The Throwdown-A Western Illinois Showdown" this Saturday at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville.
Madison County Fair livestock exhibitor Mallory Hemann.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Excellence in Agriculture award winner Kate Huffman from Henry County.
Talking county fair traditions with Terry Leitschuh with the Madison County Fair.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights two Illinois authors who will have a presence at the Illinois State Fair.

WIU ag student Logan Kearns discusses his experience at the American Society of Animal Science meeting in Florida earlier this summer.
Mark Litteken details his six-acre research plot at his Clinton County Farm.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo with a final push for speakers for next January's Everything Local Conference in Springfield.

Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark previews the 2025 Illinois State Fair.
An update from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details a cooler weather pattern.

John Schoen from the Madison County Youth Livestock Auction where over $300,000 was generated for exhibitors.
Daniel Herriott provides a CropWatcher report from Champaign County.
North Carolina no-tiller Russell Hedrick speaks at a Clinton County Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field day.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her "Weekly Transparency Report."
Talking Illinois round barns with author and photographer John Hanou.

An extended conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
FarmWeekNow CropWatcher AJ Tackett details heavy rains in Fayette County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses IFB "State of the Farm Economy" quarterly reports.

Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson highlights the Illinois Farm Families Farmer Ambassadors program.
Blake Twenhafel from the Wesclin FFA chapter discusses his lawn care business, which has earned him American Star finalist in agribusiness honors.
An update from American Farmland Trust.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg previews Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs with a monthly update.
Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford discusses this week's heat wave and heavy rains from last weekend.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Kevin Raber provides a CropWatcher report from Wabash County.
Karly Combest with Ameren Illinois discusses electric safety tips.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse highlights a "tool shed" conversation in Champaign County.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza with her monthly conversation.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources large carnivore program manager Charis Jacques discusses black bear sightings in Illinois.

Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specilaty Growers Association talks apple growing season.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes volunteer opportunities at the Illinois Specialty Growers Association tent during the Illinois State Fair.
Ron Estes with Valent talks growing conditions throughout Illinois.

Illinois State University associate professor of agribusiness Dr. Iuliia Tetteh and ISU agriculture student Patrick Collins discuss their experience at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) 2025 Student Case Competition last month in Brazil.
United Soybean Board's Susan Watkins talks domestic demand.
Dan Haynes of the Menard County Farm Bureau Young Leaders highlights this weekend's Sweetcorn Showdown at the Menard County Fair.

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello with assistant camp director Niki Hoesman.
Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown provides her July challenge.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick assesses summer weather in the Corn Belt.

Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.
Talking Clinton County Fair with Clinton County Farm Bureau President Mark Litteken
Dave Mool from McLean County provides a CropWatcher report.
Joe Camp from Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.
Sadie Asher of Henry County, former Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Chair.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine.

An update from Emma Magrady and Stephanie Swieca on their quest to visit every state park in Illinois. They are called the Fresh Air Friendship.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses taking precautions at unmarked intersections with obstructed views caused by the height of corn this time of year.
Brock Key with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discusses their role with the IHSA bass fishing state finals at the Lake Shelbyville.

Monthly check-in with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Celebrating county fairs in Jersey and Mercer counties.

Adam Rader and Donna Verda with Rader Family Farms of Normal discuss a corn maze recognizing COUNTRY Financial's 100th Anniversary. The segment also features COUNTRY Financial's Sarah Franzen.
Tyler Harp talks Syngenta fungicides.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather looks at the remaining July weather outlook.

Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello discusses celebrating service men and women as well as his time in the service as he prepares to speak again this year at the Morgan County Fair "Salute the Troops" event on July 9.
Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalb County.
Tom Moore talks about his role on the Jersey County Fair Board and Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Board.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Agriculture Educator of the Year Ralph Allen from Mt. Pulaski High School and retiring Rockridge High School principal and former IHSA board member Katy Hasson reflect on their careers in education.

Learning about the Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial from Shane Wagner, ranger at the Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site.
Marty Marr highlights the Morgan County Fair.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.

Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood talks budget reconciliation process.
Manager-to-manager segment highlights the Madison County Farm Bureau.
Learning about the Leaf Livestock Wool Company in Henry County with Anne Sammons.

County fairs during the 4th of July with the Schuyler County and Grundy County Fairs.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick recaps June and talks July and August outlooks.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Ashley Beutke highlights the Member Exclusive NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Experience at World Wide Technology Center Raceway in Madison, Illinois on September 7.
Gary Steward provides a CropWatcher report from Stark County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Monthly visit from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Jennifer Waters with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education recaps the 2024/2025 academic year.
Conversations with the Bremmer brothers from the Illinois FFA Convention. Ben, the Illinois FFA Treasurer during the 2023/24 term and Ethan, the new Illinois FFA Reporter.

Monthly check-in with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
Jean Brokish with American Farmland Trust discusses cover crops.
Valent's Ron Estes talks crop conditions throughout Illinois.

Woodford County Farm Bureau Manager Autum Jones promotes this weekend's Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps Summer Horticulture Day and talks specialty growers tent at the Illinois State Fair.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director Local Government Ryan Tate provides monthly update.

Celebrating June Dairy Month with Monica Nyman from the St. Louis District Dairy Council.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford reviews June weather data and provides July outlook.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse discusses recent trip to Washington and budget reconciliation process in the U.S. Senate.
Paul Munie provides a CropWatcher report from St. Clair County.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg talks the importance of nutrient stewardship field days.
New Director of Strategic Programs & Education for the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Jenna Wicks.
Hayden Kinkade, Richland County High School teacher and Olney FFA advisor on receiving Honorary State FFA Degree.

A conversation with CEO's: Jim Jacobs from COUNTRY Financial, Mark Orr from GROWMARK, Matt McClelland from Prairie Farms, and Nick Brooks from IAA Credit Union.
Also on the program, IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Emma Smith and Julie Hewitt from the Illinois Foundation FFA.

Celebrating Pollinator Week with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle.
Highlighting the relationship between Illinois Ag in the Classroom and IL Corn with AITC's Kevin Daugherty and IL Corn's Tara Desmond.

Matt Jungmann previews the 2025 Farm Progress Show.
Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
We learn about a community food plot project with the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter in Will County.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says a heat wave is on the way Saturday through Monday.

Monthly check-in with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association.
Jeff Guilander provides a CropWatcher report from Jersey County.
Dave Newcomb from the Illinois Fire Service Institute promotes a grain bin rescue operations course later this summer.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan shares the takeways from his latest trip to Washington D.C.
Coverage of the Illinois FFA Convention, including interviews with new Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt, first ever Illinois FFA Sentinel Paige Sierens, and Illinois FFA Treasurer Kaydance Wooton.

Illinois Star winners from the Illinois FFA Convention.
Star in Agribusiness—Taylor Crouch from Maroa-Forsyth FFA.
Star in Ag Placement—Reed Naughton from Olympia FFA.
Star in Agriscience—Kade Boatman (goes by middle name) from Byron FFA.
Star Farmer—Kade Beckmier (goes by middle name) from Taylorville FFA.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones from the Illinois FFA Convention.
Valent's Ron Estes talks soybean production and responding to early growing season challenges.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza provides reaction to the recently approved state budget and also recaps a visit to southern Illinois.
Schuyler County Farm Bureau President Chris Vogler discusses the deer nuisance legislation that won approval during the spring legislative session in Springfield.
U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks lightning bugs and fireflies.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and and IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow recap the spring legislative session in Springfield.
Doug Uphoff provides a CropWatcher report from Shelby County.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks a back-and-forth temperature pattern in June.

A recap from the IHSA bass fishing state finals at Lake Shelbyville.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for June, Caleb Zwilling from Fisher High School in Champaign County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Reaction to the recently completed spring legislative session in Springfield from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business & Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine.
Previewing the Classic Green Reunion, an event for John Deere collectors from across the country.

Update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Celebrating the deep history of the Macoupin County Fair, which dates back to 1852.
Aledo Rhubarb Festival this weekend.

Coverage of the Illinois Beef Association Annual Meeting and awards program.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides monthly update.
Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer details plans for next week's Illinois FFA Convention.
Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation highlights the summer construction season.

National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider gives an update on his term.
BASF technical service rep Jared Roskamp discusses spring planting season and early growing conditions.
DTN ag memeteorologist John Baranick details active weather over the first two weeks of June.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis recaps the recently completed spring legislative session.
Brent Clair provides a CropWatcher report from Adams County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow talks state and national issues.
Tim Thompson provides an Illinois Corn Marketing Board update.
We visit with IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholar Jack Jungmann.
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow promotes District Young Leader discussion meets.

OSF Healthcare Regional Stroke Navigator Leslie Ingold highlights Stroke Awareness Month.
We talk local foods with Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams of Pink Tiger Farm in Goreville, a small farm focusing on farm-to-jar chili powders.

Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association highlights Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholar Jay Bliler from Christian County.
Whiteside County Farm Bureau Manager Matt Lillpop details Junior Vet University.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo talks strawberry season in Illinois.
Ron Moore provides a CropWatcher report from Warren County.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details June outlook.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Highlighting the first year of the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month program.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse provides reaction to the budget reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House this week.
We kick off the Illinois county fair season with Bob Zellers from the Martinsville Ag Fair.
Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy talks partnership with Indy 500.

Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown discusses mental health issues within the ag industry.
Claire Shipp with American Farmland Trust provides a May update.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate recaps the spring conference of the Illinois Association of County Officials.
Zak Swanson with Channel Seed discusses spring planting season.

Illinois Farm Bureau President talks Family Farm Preservation Act discussions in Springfield and the budget reconciliation bill in Washington.
Illinois Department of Transportation's Paul Wappel highlights traffic safety entering the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next month's Illinois FFA Convention.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from Scott Eversgerd in southern Illinois.

Family Nurse Practitioner Bethany Huelskoetter with OSF HealthCare in Godfrey discusses summer safety as we head toward Memorial Day Weekend.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson says the "We are the 96" campaign continues to garner recognition.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says northwest Illinois and west central Illinois getting some needed moisture today.

Shelbyville High School bass fishing coach Greg Harkins details the effort to bring the IHSA state bass fishing finals to Lake Shelbyville.
Courtney Sandidge provides a CropWatcher report from Mason County.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Seven with Kevin featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Monthly update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
IL Corn's Megan Dwyer testifies before Senate Ag Committee.
Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association brings attention to Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

Matt Lynch gives a report on lack of planting progress in Edwards County.
Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Manager-to-Manager segment features retiring Adams County Farm Bureau Manager Shawn Valter and his replacement Annabelle Schaffnit.
Galesburg FFA Vice President Payton Crist talks growth in their membership numbers.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg details IFB pollinator grants.
U of I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks spring gardening.
IFB Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides a monthly update.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from Emily Huber.

Covering U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson's visit to Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan's Ogle County farm. Jackson, of Chicago, is a member of the House Ag Committee.
Galesburg FFA Alumni Chapter President Ben Yeutson details the effort to grow numbers within the Galesburg FFA Chapter.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says after a warm-up this week temperatures will fall back below normal to finish May.

Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association details a truck inspection blitz this week.
Larry Hummel provides a CropWatcher report from Lee County.
We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Natalie Pratt from Amboy High School.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks "Cheesecake Day" and the spirit of bipartisanship.
Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership Scholarship recipient Haley Bode.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides a May update.
Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association talks May Beef Month.
Coverage of Bacon Day at the Illinois State Capitol with the Illinois Pork Producers Association's Jennifer Tirey.

We visit with Chris Schwarz from the Illinois High School Association about the state bass fishing finals moving to Lake Shelbyville.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from western Illinois with Brad Mason.
Checking in with Mary-Thomas Hart, chief counsel for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting "Washington Watch".

We meet the new President and CEO of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Amanda Martin.
Talking county fairs with Jack Ratcliffe from the Boone County Fair.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says to expect a dry stretch of weather over the next 7-to-10 days.

Matt and Heather Gritton discuss their Gray Matters Collective Ag Chapter in Henry County.
Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County.
An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

A power packed Illinois Farm Bureau show with Kevin Semlow, Bill Bodine, Taylor Hartke, Lori Jackson, and Ashley Beutke.

Celebrating 100 years of RFD Radio Network affiliate WJBC in Bloomington with Scott Miller.
State Master Gardener Coordinator Candice Anderson highlights regional celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program.
Learning about Pivot Energy from Illinois territory manager Nate Mendez.

Lynn Weis with the Farm Family Resource Initiative discusses next month's Rural Mental Health Summit at the Agricenter in Bloomington.
Crystal Williams provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from northern Illinois.
The Illinois What Association promotes the Southern Illinois Wheat Tour.

Jenna Spychal talks Jonamac Orchard and Illinois Specialty Growers Association.
Reaction to the Illinois Wheat Checkoff referendum being approved.
Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather discusses dry weather potential in May.

Jennifer Smith discusses IAA Foundation scholarship awards.
Jimmy Ayers provides a CropWatcher report from Sangamon County.
State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark details a "100 Days Out" event.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Monthly check-in with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
Illinois Corn Marketing Board member Terry Smith provides an update.
Andrea Duncan with Carlinville Tourism gives us a history lesson on the Macoupin County Courthouse.
Learning about Pivot Energy with Nate Mendez, Illinois territory manager.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses a number of issues, including Family Farm Preservation Act and trade.
Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.
Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr promotes a Livestock Fitting Clinic.
Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker provides an update along the I-80 corridor in northern Illinois.

Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely takes a deep dive into the "2025 Tax Debate".
A chat with Cook County Farm Bureau leadership--President Janet McCabe and Vice President Gerry Kopping.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps spring weather thus far and discusses the outlook for the remainder of April and all of May.

Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team members Alex Paul and Janella Neary highlight the strength of 4-H across the state.
Joel Barickman provides a CropWatcher report from Livingston County.
Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs historian David Engelbrecht talks the importance of county fairs in Illinois.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides his latest "Seven with Kevin" segment.
An update from American Farmland Trust.
A local effort in Golconda to refurbish an 1887 building into a community center.
We meet Jersey-Greene County Farm Bureau Manager Macey Wellhausen.

We visit with western Illinois native Jon DeClerck. He is being honored by the Texas Tech Department of Animal and Food Sciences Hall of Fame, earning the Graduate of Distinction with Advanced Degree Award.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes the Market Maker local foods directory.
Bryan Thomas, Specialty Crops Portfolio Manager at Bayer Crop Science discusses grain sorghum products.

District 3 FCAE Program Advisor Allie Bode provides an Illinois ag education update.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs with some reminders for Financial Literacy Month.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses steps in changing your self-care routine.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from southern Illinois with Jeremiah Jones.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow recaps his 29th Illinois Ag Legislative Day.
CropWatcher Ken Taake provides an update from Pulaski County in southern Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg discusses Nutrient Stewardship Field Days and pollinator grants.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks more rain in the forecast for the remainder of April.

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for April, Isabella Bunting from Dwight Township High School.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan recaps Ag Legislative Day in Springfield.
IFB Associate Director of Transportation & Infrastructure Rodney Knittel with some reminders as spring planting ramps up.
Monthly visit with U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson.

Coverage of Illinois Ag Legislative Day in Springfield.
Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne talks ag education line item.
State Senators Andrew Chesney and Doris Turner highlight the Family Farm Preservation Act.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis recaps the day.

Sean Park, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, on the impact of dollar stores in rural communities.
CHS Agronomist Kurt Lahr discusses two products.
Kevin Raber, Wabash County, on the heavy rains experienced in southern Illinois last week.

A discussion on UTV/ATV safety with Roger Goines from the Illinois State Police and Kristin Huls from the U-of-I Extension.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson provides spring consumer engagement updates at the county farm bureau level.
Meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather recaps last week's heavy rains in southern Illinois.

Dr. David Winchester from the City of Hope Cancer Center discusses skin cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.
Meteorologist Justin Gibbs from the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY talks rain totals in southern Illinois following last week's storm system.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses her recent visit with the St. Clair County Farm Bureau.
Talking Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation with Program Director Mellisa McMillan and Class of 2025 fellow Jean Brokish.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks food assistance and access following a check presentation in a Chicago neighborhood earlier this week.
FarmWeekNow's Rhiannon Branch details weather conditions in southern Illinois and previews the CropWatcher season.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides says landowners continue to hear from wind and solar developers.
IFB Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides a monthly update.

We learn about Looking for Lincoln and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area with Executive Director Sarah Watson, Executive Director and Program Manager Heather Feezor.
An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.
Previewing the Midwest Horse Fair with Teri Giannetti.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides an update.
Reminders from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association as spring planting season gets underway.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says southern Illinois can expect plenty of rain this week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse recaps last week's Leader to Washington program.
Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown talks spring planting season.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow with his latest edition of "Seven with Kevin."
We meet DuPage County Farm Bureau manager Kara Norton.
Illinois Wheat Association update from Matt Wehmeyer.
A visit with mental health advocate Adrienne DeSutter.

Chris Embry Mohr, science and ag teacher at Olympia High School, discusses a popcorn project at the school.
An IL Corn update from Executive Director Rodney Weinzierl.
Ryan Tate and Mitchell Remmert with the Illinois Farm Bureau Local Government team talk the Allies in Agriculture program.

We learn about natural gas distribution from Ameren Illinois. Scott England discusses his documentary film, "The Farmer's Daughter". Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy details a new product line launched ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

Andy LaVigne with the American Seed Trade Association discusses the "Growing Matters’ BeSure! Campaign".
Recognizing the Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program with recent grads Jay Long and Kristen Ewing.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps winter and previews spring.

Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood talks tax provisions, Farm Bill, trade and tariffs.
Neoga School District Superintendent Kevin Haarman discusses impacts from a recent tornado.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

The show kicks off with our weekly "7 with Kevin." An update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow. Then hear from McLean County Farm Bureau President Brian Dirks on a recent donation to the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal.
Finally, wrap up visiting with Nathan Spangler, a student at the University of Illinois who was a recent stem cell donor, an FFA American Star Farmer finalist, and proud member of the Orange Krush.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses his public comments to the Illinois Pollution Control Board.
IFB Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides local foods update.
IFB Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely talks facts and figures with trade and tariffs.
Rich Lewis, Illinois National Archery in the Schools Program Coordinator previews this weekend's Illinois State Archery Tournament.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan covers a number of ag related topics.
IFB Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow shares details about the Hoops for Hunger Bracket Challenge.
Luke Allen, Chicago area FCAE Program Advisor previews this week's Illinois Jr. MANRRS Conference.
Will Griffin from Valent USA discusses weed management.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza warns of tax related scams.
Julie Hewitt from Illinois NREC discusses annual report and 2026 requests for proposals.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick recaps last Friday's severe weather.

An update from Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association.
Mellisa McMillan with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation recaps the Class of 2025 international trip.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Loads of information on Friday's show including updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Jesse Kohlbecker, VP of Claims and Client Services with COUNTRY Financial talks severe weather prep.
Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather discusses today's severe storm potential.

Highlighting the Jersey County CEO program, which includes 14 students this school year. The group project includes a children’s book titled "Adventures of Carl the Corn!"
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Program Coordinator Jacey Yahne provides an update.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

We visit with Darlene "Dar" Knipe, Co-Founder of the National Food MarketMaker.
Illinois Farm Bureau board member Jeff Kirwan recaps the 2025 Bushels for Hunger program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties.
Patrick Osterman, Vice President of Business Strategy at McDonough District Hospital talks rural health care issues.
We discuss resistance management with Will Griffin from Valent U.S.A.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine reminds farmers to locate underground utilities before beginning any excavation projects this spring.
Jersey County author Rod Jackson discusses his new book "From the Creek Bank to the Classroom".
Jenny Colvin from the River Bend Food Bank talks food insecurity issues and a $21,000 donation from the "Bushels for Hunger" campaign.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details a severe weather threat later in the week.

We discuss the deadly 1925 Tri-State Tornado with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY. A commemoration event is scheduled for Saturday at Murphysboro High School.
We highlight the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for March, Owen Kocher from Richland County High School in Olney.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Updates from Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. We then hear from Scott Gaffner. The Bond County farmer Scott Gaffner, the first Illinois farmer on three national boards representing Illinois soybeans. U.S. Soybean Export Council, World Initiative for Soy in Human Health & U.S. Poultry & Egg Council. The show wraps up with details on this weekend's Forreston FFA Alumni Toy and Craft show from Joshua Bolen.

Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of State Legislation Anna McKinley discusses deer nuisance legislation filed in Springfield.
Photojournalist Vincent Johnson on his travels throughout the state and his new book “Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms In Illinois.”

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly provides a March update and says trapping cooperators are needed throughout the state.
Commodity Classic coverage from RFD Radio's Rita Frazer.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks spring gardening.

Jenna Spychal provides updates on the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and Jonamac Orchard in Malta.
Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom details some conferences coming up.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says heavy rain should impact parts of Illinois today and tonight.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse talks budget and Farm Bill.
We catch up Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition at the Commodity Classic.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We talk food insecurity with Michael Hoffman from Midwest Food Bank.
An update on the 2025 county fair season with Ken Tyrrell from the Sandwich Fair.
Eric Snodgrass previews next month's Illinois Farm Bureau Advantage Conference.

Christian Lovell from the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition previews next month's Grazing Conference in Springfield.
We highlight an "Adopt a County Board Member" program in Woodford County with Woodford County Young Leader Ali Gibbs.
Henry County farmer Rock Katschnig provides a "snowbird" report.

Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future promotes Spring Green Career Week.
We talk farmland market with Andrew Schultz with Arrowhead Land Company.

We preview the Illinois Farm Bureau Advantage Conference with keynote speaker Peter Zeihan.
We meet Alexis Shreves, manager for the Massac County Farm Bureau and Pulaski-Alexander Farm Bureau.
We chat local government with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks a wetter than normal spring planting outlook.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps last month's Everything Local Conference.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely with an update on the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We visit with Cook County Farm Bureau member Kayla Biegel, who is participating in the Illinois Farm Bureau ALOT program.
Highlighting the Joliet Junior College Collegiate Farm Bureau with interviews from Kirstyn Lucht and Sean Morris.

Celebrating National FFA Week with Illinois FFA State Secretary Owen Torrance.
We highlight the Village of Tampico celebrating its Sesquicentennial this year and also its legacy to President Ronald Reagan with Sean Sandrock from the Reagan Community Center.
We learn about the Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program with Tim Marten from Montgomery County.

Coverage of the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference as we chat with IFB President Brian Duncan, IFB Director of Local Government Brenda Matherly, and Champaign County Farm Bureau Executive Director Kirk Builta.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Catching up with National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider during National FFA Week.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses the latest USDA Farm Income Forecast.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks changing weather pattern.

We celebrate National FFA Week with Mindy Bunselmeyer, Executive Director of the Illinois FFA Center.
KJ Johnson highlights Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association trainings.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a shortened market week.

We meet farm broadcaster Kailey Foster from RFD Radio Network affiliate WRAM in Monmouth.
In memory of late Illinois FFA state officer Jennifer McCaw Zecher, we hear the story of her blue jacket being presented to a local chapter.
Also, updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel and IFB Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine.

We highlight next month's Women in Agriculture Conference with keynote speaker Brooke Taylor from The Rural Gone Urban Foundation.
We learn about becoming a lineman with Kevin Place, who serves as Director of Training from Ameren Illinois.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses 30-day suspension of poultry exhibition & sale events in response to avian influenza concerns.
Coverage of this week’s Illinois Pork Expo with National Pork Board member Neal Hull.
An Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation update.
David Whittaker from the Illinois State Police talks mock inspections at last week’s Midwest Truck and Trailer Show in the Peoria.

Rita Frazer speaks with Precision Plantings Jason Webster to get his Top 10 ROI's from the last growing season. We then get a weather report from Paul Otto, Freese Notis weather.

Coverage from the Midwest Truck & Trailer Show and the WIU Ag Mech Club Show. We then meet the Actively Engaged Student of the month, Rachel Eckert from Henry Senachwine HS. Wrap up with a preview of the market week with Joe Camp, Commstock Investments.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow with "Seven with Kevin"
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson provides a monthly update.
Ted Prehn and Dave Duzan with the Illinois Beef Association from the NCBA Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses federal funding issues and how they impact Illinois.
Valent USA's Eric Ott talks pest pressures beyond weeds.

We hear from Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher from Henry County.
We celebrate National Weatherperson's Day with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.
We highlight the 20th Anniversary of the Illinois High School Glory Days website with site creator Dave Nanninga.

James Bierman, President of the WIU Ag Mech Club promotes the WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty provides an update.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks freezing rain potential this week and snow next week.

Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association talks E15, 45Z tax credit, and tariffs.
We hear from Megan Marshall from Edible Chicago, who was at last week’s Everything Local Conference.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Coverage from the Everything Local Conference in Springfield, including conversations with Jenna Spychal, chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, Scott Trimble from Famous Scott's Premium Popcorn, Jackie Sambursky from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and Kristin Terry from the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs.

Coverage from the Everything Local Conference as we visit with Janie Maxwell from the Illinois Farmers Market Association and Harold Wilken with Janie's Mill.
Wrap up from the AFBF Convention with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
An update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks Identity Theft Awareness Week.
Rachel Hettrick with the Illinois Department of Agriculture discusses Illinois Heritage Farm Programs.
Monthly update from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Coverage of the AFBF Convention in San Anotonio. Conversations with Sadie Asher and Michaela Greahouse.
Celebrating more "We are th 96" recognition with Illinois Farm Bureau's Gracie Pierson.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks February outlook.

Kraig McPeek with the US Fish and Wildlife Service discusses the decision to designate the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. He will speak at next month's Illinois Farm Bureau Government Affairs Leadership Conference.
We visit with Marty Travis from Spence Farm in Fairbury and his involvement with Down at the Farms, a farmer to farmer marketing and delivery service.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Highland High School FFA member Luke Schoen discusses his selection to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
We chat with Alan Bailey, Midwest Solar Specialist for American Farmland Trust.
We learn about the PPA Tour Challenger Series from Jeff Watson from the Professional Pickleball Association.
An update from Matt Rush with the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse provides a lesson on executive orders. Darin Copeland at Prairie Farms Dairy has a product update. Coverage of the Illinois Wheat Association's 30th annual meeting from FarmWeekNow's Rhiannon Branch. Valent USA's Vince Restucci discusses managing costs for 2025.

Brian Laird, Inpatient Pharmacy Manager at OSF HealthCare discusses best practices for storing prescription medications. He also provides information about compounded versions of weight loss drugs. Casey Bolin with FCAE provides an ag education update. U-of-I Extension Beef Specialist Travis Meteer talks cold weather livestock care.

Coverage of the Quad Cities Farm Show, including conversations with Jake Anderson from the State Bank of Toulon, Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Director Jeff Kirwan, and Geneseo FFA Vice President Austin Pearce. DTN ag meteorologist Teresa Wells says bitter cold conditions will give way to moderate temperatures but little snow.

Coverage of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention as we visit with IAAF President David Hake and Southern Zone Director Doug Telford.
We talk local government with Illinois Farm Bureau's Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau in action as we visit with Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.
We also chat with outgoing Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Natalie Evans.
And a conversation with Pam Monetti as she serves her last day on the job as USDA Rural Development State Director.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo previews the Everything Local Conference in Springfield Jan. 29-31.
We highlight the Taylorville FFA Chapter's livestock judging team.
We meet BASF technical marketing manager Josh Putman.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit, Farm Bill, trade, and ag labor.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel highlight Rules for the Road seminars.
Jake Dukett, Natural Gas Public Awareness Supervisor for Ameren Illinois talks natural gas safety.
Stephenson County Farm Bureau President Steve Fricke details their Roots and Shoots Apprentice/Internship Grant Program.

We visit with Illinois FSA Director Scott Halpin one more time before he leaves office.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson.
We chat with Robin Sheehan from the Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois. The group is being recongized as a co-winner of the Illinois Conservation Foundation's Outdoor Volunteer Organization of the Year.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details an up and down weather pattern this week.

Don Schaefer previews next month's Midwest Truck & Trailer Show.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely provides an update on the Corporate Transparency Act.
We celebrate Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Enegaged Student of the Month for January, Max Biehl from Freeburg Community High School.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides his latest "Seven with Kevin" segment.
We learn about composting with worms from Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator.
Author Mark Jacob promotes his book on the Harlem Globetrotters and their Illinois origins. He will be making a presentation at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum next week.
We meet new Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Charlie Hensley.

We visit with Du Quoin State Fair Manager Luke Davison.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty provides an update.
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.
We talk seed treatments with Dair McDuffee from Valent.

Brian Bretsch from Ameren Illinois discusses the utility's response to last weekend's winter storm in central and southern Illinois.
Wayne County Farm Bureau President David White discusses their "Understanding Your Property Taxes" resource guide.
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems provides monthly update, including the latest news on bird flu.

An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation with Program Director Mellisa McMillan and Class of 2025 fellow Heather Dollinger from Grundy County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow previews next month's Young Leader conference in East Peoria.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses a calm weather pattern following last weekend's winter storm in central and southern Illinois.

Scholarship season is underway as we visit with IAA Foundation's Jennifer Smith.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses state and federal energy policy issues heading into 2025.
Winter storm reaction with Matt Barnes from the National Weather Service in Lincoln.
A chat with Dr. Sharon M. “Shelly” Nickols-Richardson, Director of the University of Illinois Extension.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We visit with Emma Magrady and Stephanie Swieca about their Fresh Air Friendship, a mission to visit every state park in Illinois. The two are named the Outdoor Influencer of the Year by the Illinois Conservation Foundation.
We chat with Sadie Asher of Henry County, who received the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Excellence in Ag Award last month.
A check-in with Pivot Bio CEO Chris Abbott in a conversation from the 2024 Farm Progress Show.

The Master Gardener program in Illinois celebrates its 50th anniversary this year as we chat with U-of-I Extension's Candice Anderson.
We highlight Ag in the Classroom efforts in DuPage County with Ag Literacy Coordinator Kristina Baumbach.
We visit with Illinois Corn Growers Association board member Chris Gould from Kane County.

Highlighting our Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month recognition program, which was launched this school year. We hear from Avery Watson of Unity High School, Aidan Knobloch from Herscher High School, Max Main from ROWVA High School, and Ella Anderson from Annawan High School.

Reflecting on some of our favorite conversations during 2024:
Former Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider just shortly before becoming National FFA President last October.
Ogle County Fair Queen Blakelynn Swanson from a livestock barn during Ogle County Fair week in August.
County Farm Bureau in action, as Schuyler County Farm Bureau President Chris Vogler in August discussing a deer nuisance meeting.
Plus, Freese-Notis Weather's Paul Otto details snow and bitter cold temps arriving in January.

Curt Hastings, Illinois Farm Bureau Printing & Mailing Manager talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about his 40+ year career at IFB.
Celebrating Ag in the Classroom in Hancock County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp recaps 2024 market year.

KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.
University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi discusses mental health issues involving rural youths.
Highlighting a couple of our favorite conversations from 2024, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong and the farmers who plant corn at the Field of Dreams site.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards reflects on his career with the organization.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely provides an update with the Corporate Transparency Act and the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting requirement.
Highlighting one of our favorite 2024 interviews, Malachi Cliff of the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter.

Holiday cheer, recipes, and traditions with RFD Radio's Rita Frazer and Jolene Neuhauser and Illinois Farm Bureau's DeAnne Bloomberg and Emily Hall.
Plus, that soybean plastics plant reference in "It's a Wonderful Life."

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses--USMCA victory for corn to Mexico, continuing resolution approval, and need for permanent Farm Bill.
Riley Robb from earlier this year staffing the Lake Land College booth at the National FFA Convention.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps 2024 and looks at Christmas and New Year's Forecast.

USDA Rural Development State Director Pam Monetti discusses several projects around the state.
We check in with Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne.
Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Mark Denzler speaks to the Illinois Corn Growers Association.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow and Ryan Whitehouse discuss all the moving parts as it relates to the potential government shutdown and continuing resolution debate in Washington.
Jeff Adkisson of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois provides an update and previews their 132nd annual convention and trade show.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo previews the Everything Local Conference.
Ameren Illinois' Stephanie Robinson discusses the Google Nest smart thermostat program.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.
Prairie Farms Dairy's Darin Copeland talks help with holiday meals and recipes.

We highlight an Ag in the Classroom reindeer feed store project in Bureau County with Bureau County Farm Bureau Manager Jill Fruh.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate recaps 2024.
We discuss the Illinois Farm Bureau Roots Lager project with DESTIHL Brewery Founder and CEO Matt Potts.
We get a monthly update from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Illinois FFA Center Assistant Executive Director John Edgar highlights various FFA conferences this school year in Illinois.
Jon Rosenstiel, Illinois corn farmer, discusses his role as Vice Chair of National Corn Growers Association Biofuels Action Committee.
Nancy Kreith, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator details her Gardening Wish List this holiday season.
DTN Ag Meteorologist talks prospects for Illinois' first significant snow event.

Mid-West Truckers Association’s Don Schaefer recaps 2024 and looks to 2025 as a change in administration takes place next month.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses IFB’s collaboration with DESTIHL in Normal to launch Roots Lager.
We celebrate the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for December, Ella Anderson from Annawan High School in Henry County.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Corn Growers Association Executive Director Rodney Weinzierl recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.
We highlight the Outdoor Business/Business Owner of the Year from the Illinois Conservation Foundation, Park Bait and Stacey Greene from Chicago.
We discuss Will County Farm Bureau's participation in Wreaths Across America with manager Mark Schneidewind.

We discuss scam awareness and prevention with Brian Bretsch from Ameren Illinois.
We visit with Illinois FFA State Reporter Sidney Stiers.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides an update.

We visit with the new chair of the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee, Stephen Riskedal from LaSalle County.
We chat with Farm Rescue volunteer Erv Geisler, who was staffing the booth at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
We get an update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025 from IALF Program Director Mellisa McMillan.
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides the latest on the spotted lanternfly and other invasive insects.

Illinois Wheat Association's Dean Campbell discusses a petition drive to place a wheat checkoff question before wheat producers.
We highlight Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Lisa Corp from Stephenson County.
We visit with retiring Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Director Keith Mussman from Kankakee County.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks about the chances for a white Christmas.

We hear from Patoka, Illinois native and Nashville recording artist Drew Baldridge, who performed at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
We visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Discussion Meet winner Michaela Greathouse from Edwards County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Our latest "Seven with Kevin" segment featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
IFB Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides an update on two projects.
We talk 4H Skillathon and Quiz Bowl with coach Eric Fugate. The teams had great success at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville last month.

In September, COUNTRY Financial, an affiliate of Illinois Farm Bureau, announced that effective January 1, 2025, it will no longer require its Illinois-based insurance clients purchasing non-farm policies to hold IFB memberships. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation announced that it would expel IFB from the federation, effective December 20, 2024.
IFB is fighting to stay a member of AFBF and has filed a lawsuit and injunction in McLean County Court. A previous contract between AFBF and IFB states, except for certain limited circumstances that are not present here, AFBF is not allowed to terminate IFB’s membership based on business decisions made by affiliates, including COUNTRY Financial.
We discussed the matter with IFB President Brian Duncan and Vice President Evan Hultine.
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes getting information gathered for 2024 pest report. We hear from Ron & Deb Moore of Roseville, named Farm Family of the Year by the Illinois Soybean Association. We also hear from Lucas Lentsch, CEO of United Soybean Board.
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems provides an update.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and Lyndsey Ramsey, IFB Director of Organizational Strategy discuss organizational member strategy.
We visit with Mary Kay Thatcher, Federal Government Relations for Syngenta, about what's on tap with the change in administration.
We highlight Bill Deutch of DeKalb County, who is the Illinois Milk Producers Association Dairy Industry Service Award winner for 2024
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate provides an update.

Jennifer McDade, External Affairs with COUNTRY Financial discusses COUNTRY's collaboration with Heartland Community College for the new COUNTRY Financial Trail at Heartland and restoration of the prairie on the east side of the campus.
Annie Schoetmer provides an Illinois Beef Association update.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details weekend warm up and December outlook.

Megan Dwyer, IL Corn’s Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship discusses her appointment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee.
Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator talks about Christmas tree selection.
Illinois Department of Transportation’s Paul Wappel highlights the winter driving season.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty discusses agriculture themed books for Christmas gift ideas.
We get an update from Julie Hewitt with the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.
Final edition of Pigskin Pickins' for the 2024 season.

We honor the legacy of former Peoria County Farm Bureau Manager Patrick Kirchhofer, who passed away earlier this month.
The IHSA's Craig Anderson discusses a potential state series in trap shooting.
We chat with Dustin Teig from Brevant Seeds, a conversation from the 2024 Farm Progress Show.

Coverage of the Illinois Corn Growers Association annual meeting as we visit with outgoing president Dave Rylander and incoming president Garrett Hawkins.
Rachel Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor with Pepper, Brown & Associates discusses managing holiday stress and offers a December challenge to farm families across the state.
Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer Mark Gebhards and IFB Vice President Evan Hultine provide an OMS November update in a Future of Farm Bureau segment.

We get a recap of the fall veto session and a look ahead to the lame duck session with Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of State Legislation, Chris Davis. We then hear from Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello and State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Wrap up the show with weather from State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer & Evan Hultine, IFB Vice President give a November OMS update in this episode of The Future of the Farm Bureau.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse recaps his most recent trip to Washington.
Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and Illinois Specialty Growers Association discusses the fall agritourism season.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides his "Seven with Kevin" segment highlighting local, state, and national issues.
We meet McHenry County Farm Bureau manager Dan Volkers.
An update from American Farmland Trust's Kris Reynolds.
DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins.

Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development discusses IFB annual meeting prep and the Everything Local Conference.
Darin Copeland highlights more recognition that Prairie Farms Dairy recently received.
IDNR's Dan Skinner previews the opening weekend on firearm deer season in Illinois.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and IFB Vice President Evan Hultine preview upcoming Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting in Chicago.
We hear from two new employees at the Illinois Pork Producers Association--Mikayla Schaefer,
Director of Marketing and Jackie Wible, Director of Community Relations and Content Development.
DeKalb Asgrow technical agronomist Randy Niver provides an update from east central Illinois.

University of Illinois Extension Climate Specialist Duane Friend discusses an Ag Climate Tools Workshop coming up in December on campus.
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow and Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Collegiate Farm Bureau Coordinator Taylor Hartke provide updates.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks winter outlook.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides an update.
We hear about the Agribusiness program at Illinois College in Jacksonville from Jeff Galle.
We learn about Magnolia Land Partners from Mike Glester, Director of Operations & Nikki Palella, Analyst.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Coverage of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting in Kansas City, including conversations with Eric Wilson of Wyffels Hybrids and Gail Stratman with FMC.
Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation discusses deer/vehicle crash numbers.
DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel shares some information on United Carriers Registration (UCR).
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson discusses some consumer enegagement opportunities coming up in Chicago starting this weekend.
We discuss an original edition Gettysburg Address on display starting Friday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum with the museum's Chris Wills.
We learn about ESS Ag from the firm's Brian Ehrich.

We get an update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025 with Program Director Mellisa McMillan and fellow Jill Carlson.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement.
Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from the I-80 corridor.

Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Associations details what the election results mean for the trucking industry.
We visit with Illinois State University Department of Agriculture students who were staffing the booth at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
We interview the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for November Max Main from ROWVA High School.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto discusses a hard freeze for late November.

A Veterans Day themed show with Veterans Steve Archer of Chicago, Chris Gould of Maple Park, and John Klink of DeKalb County all highlighted.
Plus, we preview a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Western Illinois University ag student Mckayla Jennings discusses her experience staffing the WIU booth at the National FFA Convention.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine reminds landowners to contact JULIE before doing excavation work.
DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides reaction to 2024 election results.
Midwest Program Specialist Marlee Giacometti discusses various American Farmland Trust programs.
We learn about the Monmouth College Educational Farm and a pumpkin smashing event this weekend from biology professor Eric Engstrom.
Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association talks BQA -Beef Quality Assurance meetings.

Monmouth College Political Science professor Robin Johnson provides day after election analysis.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards.
Scott Eversgerd provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.

We highlight the Cambridge Middle School FFA chapter as they were recognized last month at National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
We visit with Evan King from Koch Agronomic Services.
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson discusses the organization exploring a state series in trap shooting.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details an active weather pattern for November.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow with his "Seven with Kevin" segment as he discusses Tuesday's Election Day.
We highlight the Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet with Adam Loker, Derek Sample, Gracie Murphy, and Ben Bremmer.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias provides the latest update with his office.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association provides information leading into the fall fertilizer season.
Agronomist Todd Steinacher talks harvest results.
Amanda Bryden with the Illinois State Museum discusses a oral history project involving Route 66.
DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Coverage of Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller's Barn Hall in Seaton, Illinois where we also hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine and board member Jeff Kirwan along with IFB Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.
Jeff Adkisson provides an update from the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois with plenty of grain moving this fall.
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson talks fall leaf removal.

"Future of Illinois Farm Bureau" segment featuring IFB's Mark Gebhards and Lyndsey Ramsey.
We highlight the Champaign County Ag-in-the-Classroom program with coordinator Sarah Kaper.
Pioneer agronomy segment with Jeremiah Jones.

We discuss the national recognition that the Bushnell-Prairie City FFA Alumni Chapter received last week at the National FFA Convention with member Curt Rigg.
Darin Copeland provides a Prairie Farms Dairy update.
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant Professor Sara Connolly highlights the school's booth at last week's National FFA Convention.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details rain in the forecast this week.

We visit with new National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider from the Franklin FFA Chapter and a former Illinois FFA President.
We meet Malachi Cliff from the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter, which is just in its second year.
Pam Monetti provides an update on USDA Rural Development programs.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

The show kicks off with a Seven with Kevin, Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides us an update on issues.
Jim Taylor continues his coverage from the National FFA Convention, including visits with Jay Solomonson from the Illinois State University Department of Agriculture and Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences FFA Chapter President Bernard Baltimore.
Jim, Rita, and DeLoss finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Coverage of the National FFA Convention as we visit with former Peotone FFA member Mark Jones, now staffing the Joliet Junior College booth.
Monthly segment with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown on mental health issues.
We visit with the new President of the National Corn Growers Association, Kenny Hartman from Waterloo.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate talks rural development grants.

Highlighting our great Illinois FFA chapters heading into the National FFA Convention including chats with Neoga, Streator, Cambridge, and Goreville chapters.
Emily Huber provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from the Peoria area.

We talk ag and farm safety with farm safety specialist Amy Rademaker.
We preview the National FFA Convention with the Prairie Central agriculture communications team.
State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses October and fall weather stats.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse details the work in front of Congress post election.
Josh Sullivan provides a CropWatcher report from Christian County.
Ty Steffen from the Newark FFA Chapter is a American Star Farmer finalist at this week's National FFA Convention.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring election and other updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development talks fall agritourism season.
We highlight the Kaskaskia College Collegiate Farm Bureau.
DeLoss, Rita, and Jim finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Former Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider discusses his National FFA officer candidacy.
We hear from Streator FFA member Andres Salcido, who is competing in Spanish Creed Speaking at the National FFA Convention next week.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides a monthly update.

Illinois FFA Center Associate Director of Student Recognition Sean Welch highlights Illinois' involvement at next week's National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
We highlight Marion County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Meggan Hiestand.
Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment along the Interstate 80 corridor.

Karen Stallman highlights the Farm Family Resource Initiative and 833-FARM-SOS.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Coordinator Jacey Yahne talks consumer trends and consumer engagement grants.
Trish Steckenrider with the Greater Metropolis CVB promotes the Fort Massac Encampment this weekend at the Fort Massac State Park.
John Baranick, DTN ag meteorologist details more October dry weather.

We visit with COUNTRY Financial Crop Insurance Specialist Alan Davis at a “Feed a Farmer” event in Cambridge.
Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalb County.
We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Aidan Knobloch from Herscher High School.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

A weekly Illinois Farm Bureau “Seven with Kevin” update from Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association talks harvest, recent dock strike, transportation, and details of a recent study that names women as the safer drivers on the road with 18-wheelers. USDA Rural Development State Director Pam Monetti shares information on DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins’.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides harvest and farm safety reminders.
Illinois Deputy Director of Agriculture Kristi Jones discusses National 4-H Week and success and events going on this week at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
Illinois acting 4-H Director Kevin Carey highlights the Beyond Ready campaign.
We meet Wayne-White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson.

Matt McClelland, Vice President & CEO of Prairie Farms Dairy & Frank Doll, President of Prairie Farms Dairy chat about a new incentive program being rolled out for dairy farmers along with new construction and growth for the cooperative.
We celebrate National 4-H Week with Kevin Carey, acting director for Illinois 4-H.
We feature a Pioneer agronomy segment with agronomist Matt Montgomery, whose territory includes west central Illinois.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine attended last week's Illinois Renewable Energy Conference and says there was plenty of talk on batteries and battery storay.
Jennifer Tirey provides an update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau Manager Kacie Clair discusses her involvement in 4-H.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details the forecast for the remainder of October.

We hear from new National Corn Growers Association President Kenny Hartman from Waterloo, Illinois.
We get an update from the Illnois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025.
Todd Easton from Coles County provides a CropWatcher update.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
An Illinois Beef Association update from Josh St. Peters.
We hear from National FFA finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking, Marshal Allen Pruitt.
Friday Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and Rita.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes talks about her role as a 4H club leader and then segues into a pest update.
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson discusses pumpkin selection.
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems provides an update.

Heather Chambers, breast health navigator with OSF Healthcare Moeller Cancer Center in Alton, discusses Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Kevin Daugherty provides an Illinois Ag in the Classroom update.
We highlight an expamle of FFA in action with Stewardson-Strasburg ag teacher Jennifer Barker.

Susan Sams with the Energy Assistance Foundation discusses the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends Program that is available in the Ameren Illinois service territory.
We meet the president of the Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter, Beth Clark.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick looks at a dry October forecast.

Melody Rosche Illinois Farm Bureau Local Government Research Specialist & Ryan Tate, IFB Associate Director of Local Government details the IFB Agritourism Zoning Map Project and the launch of the 2024-2025 Rural Development Grant Program.
Jimmy Ayers from Sangamon County provides a CropWatcher report.
Monica Nyman from the St. Louis District Dairy Council talks youth and teen nutrition.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
An update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Develpment Raghela Scavuzzo.
Lock and Dam discussion with Paul Rohde from the Waterways Council and Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation & Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.
DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Tim Killeen, President of the University of Illinois System visits with Illinois farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown talks mental health issues.
Tim Thompson, Vice Chair of Illinois Corn Marketing Board highlights partnerships with groups like the Illinois Farm Bureau & Illinois Livestock Development Group as well as the corn check-off investments that benefit all of Illinois ag.

We learn about EarthOptics from Mike Tweedy.
We visit with Aidan White and Carmela Key with the Hinckley-Big Rock FFA Chapter.
We get an update from Darin Copeland at Prairie Farms Dairy.

An update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025.
We visit with Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses tropical moisture impacting Illinois later this week.

Katie Lemenager, Illinois Department of Agriculture International Marketing representative, details the success of the recent International Grain Buying Tour in the state.
Larry Hummel from Lee County provides a CropWatcher report.
Coverage from last month's Farm Progress Show, featuring Brandon Geiger, a seventh-generation farmer and owner of Geiger Ag at the Corteva Agriscience tent and Bergen Nelson, Go To Market Manager for Combines at John Deere.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

“Seven with Kevin” featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse talks Farm Bill.
Helen VanBeck with American Farmland Trust discusses the “Find Tool" through the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership.
DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins’.

COUNTRY Financial’s Zach Hinthorn highlights National Farm Safety and Health Week.
We preview a 75th anniversary celebration at Ferne Clyffe State Park in southern Illinois.
We meet Hancock County Farm Bureau Manager Richlyn Hoener.

We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
We talk Farm Bill with John Newton, former Senate Ag Committe, former U of I FarmDoc team, and former American Farm Bureau Federation.
We highlight Teach Ag Day with Megan Coy, District 4 Program Advisor for FCAE.
Celebrating the the county fair scene with Brad Temple at the Sandwich Fair.

We talk Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Glen Yang, a physician in urology at Carle Health.
Third year vet student Justin Huff promotes next month's open house at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details warm and dry conditions this week.

Monthly check-in with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association.
We meet our Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for Septemebr, Avery Watson from Unity High School in Tolono.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

It's "Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We celebrate the county fair season visitinfg with Miss Ogle County Fair Queen Blakelynn Swanson.
Julie Hewitt with the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council discusses 2025 research funding projects.
DeLoss, Rita, and Jim wrap up the week with Pigskin Pickins'.

Regular check in with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We talk metrics and reach with Illinois Farm Families in a visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson.
U of I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses the benefits of cover crops for your garden.

State Senator Neil Anderson is launching a survey aimed at identifying the scope of crop damage caused by wildlife.
German Bollero, Dean of the College of ACES at the University of Illinois discusses a new academic year.
Monthly update from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Megan Dwyer, IL Corn, Director of Conservation & Nutrient Stewardship & Amelia Cheek, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Environmental Policy were part of a group who traveled to New Orleans last month, exploring the actual status of the hypoxic zone and impact on local aquaculture/harvest.
We learn about a county fair taking place right next to a big high school football game in Calhoun County with Calhoun County High School football coach Aaron Elmore.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto discusses remnants of Tropical Storm Francine impacting southern Illinois.

Join Jim & the rest of the RFD team for today's episode of RFD Today. In addition to a check of the markets and what we might expect this week in Chicago, a report from the field with Farm Week CropWatcher Mary Streitmatter of Marshall County. We also hear from USDA Rural Development State Director Pam Monetti and learn about a new middle school ag program at Hinckley-Big Rock.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
We discuss net metering with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine.
Coverage from the Sandwich Fair, including conversations with Livestock Superintendent Ken Tyrell and Illinois Farm Bureau Board Member Mark Tuttle from DeKalb County.
Pigskin Pickins with DeLoss, Rita, and Jim.

Midwest Food Bank CEO Eric Hodel discusses the group's mission.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty set for a new school year.
An update from the Illinois Beef Association.

We hear from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Clinton County farmer Robert Gerstenecker shares his Illinois Farm Bureau "Leaders to Washington" experience.
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems provides an update.

Collin Watters, Director of Exports & Logistics with IL Corn discusses harvest, prices, and the export picture for corn.
Daniel Herriott of Champaign County provides a CropWatcher report.
We visit with Farm Rescue volunteer Matt Blaylock.
We talk fall weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Don Harkey, CEO and founder of People Centric Consulting Group based in Missouri, discusses workforce shortages at the recent Illinois Rural Health Association Education Conference.
A conversation with Illinois Farm President Brian Duncan recorded during Ag Day at last month's Illinois State Fair.
An update from Syngenta at last week's Farm Progress Show with Dale Ireland, PhD.
Joe Camp, Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We get another "Seven With Kevin", featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Commodities and Governmental Affairs Kevin Semlow.
Former FFA state officer Levi Maierhofer tells us about his logo map project, as a new high school football season gets underway.
Alexis coaching legend John Elder tells us how the IHSA football playoffs started. This year marks the 50th anniversary.
The show finishes with Pigskin Pickins'.

Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown discusses mental health issues approaching harvest.
Also, coverage from this week's Farm Progress Show, featuring conservsations with soybean yield record holder Alex Harrell from Georgia, BASF seed agrononist Colin Rogers, and Zach Martin from Sound Agriculture.

Jim Taylor reports from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA. He talks with long time Ag Broadcaster Max Armstrong and the Rahe Brothers, Farmers of the Field of Dreams site. DeLoss Jahnke then shares a conversation on the Future of Ag Retail with Nutiren President of Ag Retail, Jeff Tarsi.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel discusses Illinois Harvest Permits.
We learn about the Illinois Beef Quality Showcase from the Illinois Beef Association.
We get a CropWatcher report from David Schaal in Fayette County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Plenty of Illinois Farm Bureau updates today:
Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Chief Strategy Officer and Assistant to the President Mark Gebhards.
Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.
Member Engagement Manager Ashley Beutke.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Raghela Scavuzzo discusses the traffic and impact of this year's Illinois Department of Agriculture tent and Illinois Specialty Growers farm stand at the Illinois State Fair.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate provides an update.
We visit with BigIron Auctions founder Mark Stock as they prepare for an auction at next week's Farm Progress Show.
Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy talks back to school milk and the co-ops presence at state fairs this summer.

We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
Kris Reynolds with American Farmland Trust discusses new grants and dollars for conservation programs in Illinois.
Farm Progress Show preview with Matt Jungmann.
A chat with Ross Vancil from the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team.

An update on the ag education front entering the new school year with FCAE District 2 Program Advisor Jenny Wold.
We catch up with Keith Poole, President of the Ogle County Farm Bureau.
DTN ag meteorologist Keith Poole talks September weather outlook.

We preview the 2024 Farm Progress Show with Matt Jungmann.
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost talks Farm Bill.
We get a CropWatcher report from Doug Uphoff in Shelby County.
We preview a new market week with Joe Camp at Commstock Investments.

Maggie McCalla and her daughter Molly McCalla discuss the tradition of showing livestock at the Illinois State Fair.
We learn about One-Stop-Shops from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
Also, updates from Jeff Adkisson from the Grain & Feed Association and KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski discusses Farm Bill and ag policy issues.
We also hear from Lori Jackson, Youth & Taylor Hartke, Illinois Farm Bureau Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinators, and Perry Harlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator.
Katie Wilson provides a Manager-to-Manager segment featuring Lindsay Ryan from the Cass Morgan Farm Bureau.

We highlight a Regenerative Agriculture Exchange between Clinton and Jo Daviess counties.
We visit with Knoxville High School FFA Adviser Mallory Tolley, who's involved with the Knox County Fair.
An update from Hillsboro with Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson.

We discuss August Nutrient Stewardship Field Days with Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs highlights the unclaimed property auction at the Illinois State Fair this Saturday.
Illinois FSA Director Scott Halpin provides an update.
We talk Illinois wine with the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance plus an ag weather update from Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather.

We hear from Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne.
We chat about the Farm Family Resource Initiative and the 833-FARM-SOS helpline.
We get a CropWatcher report from Marshall Newhouse in Boone County.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

Getting set for the Illinois State Fair as we chat with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello, Illinois Beef Association's Devin Bollman, and IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie.

We talk annual statewide insect pest survey with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
We recognize Ethan and Katie Brown of Montgomery County, recipients of this year's Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award.
We get an update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems.

We discuss a deer nuisance meeting in Schuyler County with Schuyler County Farm Bureau President Chris Vogler.
We talk about Lock and Dam funding with U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen.
We get an update with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details cooler weather this week.

We hear about an Adopted Legislator Success Story between IIlinois State Representative Lilly and the Menard County Farm Bureau. Then we visit with Kevin Raber, Wabash County Cropwatcher and preview of the new market week with Joe Camp, CommStock Investments.

Friday's show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and his "Seven With Kevin" segment.
We are also on the ground at the Illinois Wheat Forum, Ogle County Fair, and Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Savanna.

Rita Frazer covers the Illinois Rural Health conference. We then get an update from U of I Extension's Ken Johnson and learn about the Western Illinois Throwndown. Then learn about the Soil and Water Outcomes fund.

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine discusses the resolutions process as the Resolutions Committee met this week in Champaign.
We hear from John Hoscheidt from RFD Radio Network affiliate WRMJ. John is retiring after 45 years on the air.
We finish the show learning about KWS Cereals and their cereal rye product.

We talk with Lizzie Schafer of the Taylorville FFA Chapter, who is a National FFA finalist for American Star in Agriscience.
We learn about Bayer's Take Care, Now initiative.
Michael Bernhard from the Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau details his "Leaders to Washington" experience.
Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather discusses this week's mini-heatwave.

We discuss a study highlighting corn's impact on the economy with Krista Swanson from the National Corn Growers Association.
Tom Ritter provides a CropWatcher report from Macon County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We discuss trade with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth following her recent trip to Vietnam.
We hear our latest "Seven With Kevin" segment featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy wraps up National Ice Cream Month.

Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown discusses mental health topics.
We highlight the McLean County 4-H Fair with Anna Ziegler, who serves as assistant manager at the McLean County Farm Bureau.
We get to know five Illinois Farm Bureau interns.

Jenny Sauer-Schmidgall, a board member at the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau, recaps her Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington experience. She also owns The Witty Farmer in Winchester.
We highlight the American Farmland Trust ADM Regeneration Program.
We talk fungicide applications with Tyler Harp from Syngenta.

We hear from Colleen Callahan. She details a health related issue and the care she received through a special program at OSF Healthcare called OnCall.
We highlight a U of I Extension forestry stewardship webinar series.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford looks at the remainder of the summer outlook.

John Heiser, FCAE District 1 Program Advisor discusses ag teaching openings heading into the new school year.
An update on storm claims from COUNTRY Financial's Jesse Kohlbecker.
Jeff Guilander with a CropWatcher report from Jersey County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Plenty of updates on the Illinois Farm Bureau front with Kevin Semlow, Mark Gebhards, and Ryan Whitehouse. Plus, we highlight the Rock Island County Fair with Keith Gorham.

We discuss local government topics with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate.
An update from the Illinois Wheat Association.
Illinois Farm Families Ambassador Jon Griffel recaps his role at the Square Roots Festival in Chicago.
Eric Yoder talks county fair season from Rock Island County.

Wednesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
We get an update from Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association.
Former state FFA officer Tyson Schulte joins the show as he performs at tonight's Marshall-Putnam County Fair in Henry.

Coverage of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts annual meeting.
We get a CropWatcher update from Dave Mool in McLean County.
DTN ag meteorologist Teresa Wells recaps Monday night's storms and details cooler weather for remainder of week.

Monday’s show features “Seven with Kevin”, a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We get an update from Don Schaefer with Springfield, IL based Mid-West Truckers Association.
Mike Peterson tells us that the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction set a record at last week’s Mercer County Fair.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Team coverage of County Fair Season. We also hear from Illinois Farm Bureau's Bill Bodine and a Manager to Manager segment featuring Winnebago Boone Manager Ann Marie Cain.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Jerry Costello makes his monthly visit to the show.
We hear from the Knox County Fair, which dates back to 1851.
We get an update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

We discuss the Illinois Covered Farm Vehicle topic with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.
We learn about the first female Illinois FFA state officer.
We also highlight the Original Redneck Fishin’ Tournament in Bath, Illinois and the DeKalb County Barn Tour.

We hear the latest with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025.
Remembering former Illinois Farm Bureau District Director Roger Kiddoo of Joy, who passed way last May.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto charts heavy rain in southeast Illinois due to Hurricane Beryl remnants.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely discusses nutrient stewardship field days involving Clinton and Jo Daviess counties.
Devin Bollman provides an Illinois Beef Association update.
We get a CropWatcher report from Ron Haase in Iroquois County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen discusses the Farm Bill.
We hear from singer/songwriter Drew Baldridge, who will be performing at this year's Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
Galesburg, Illinois native Fred Nichols with Huma talks carbon technology.

Independance Day show features Joe Crain from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
We learn about Rockford attracting the IRONMAN 70.3 IN 2025 THROUGH 2027.
We visit with Waylon Paulek from the Taylorville FFA chapter.

Monthly check in with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
We highlight the Grundy County Fair with Dan Hill.
We get an update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems.

We hear from Golden Owl recipient Bill Harmon from Lincoln Land Community College.
IDOT's Paul Wappel talks holiday travel.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses July weather outlook.

We discuss independent grocer summits with John Shadowens from the University of Illinois Extension.
We get a CropWatcher report from Gary Steward in Stark County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday's show features "Seven with Kevin", highlighting the work of Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We hear from State Rep. Sonya Harper of Chicago, Chair of the Illinois House Ag Committee. She received an honorary State FFA Degree earlier this month.
We learn about Soil and Water Outcomes Fund from Clayton Sessions.
We talk tourism with Daniel Thomas from the Illinois Office of Toursim.

Thursday's show features our monthly mental health segment with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
We hear from Dave Loos, IL Corn's Director of Biofuels and Research.
We talk various USDA Rural Development programs with Acting State Director of USDA Rural Development Molly Hammond.

We hear from Sarah Overton, Chief Nursing Officer for OSF Medical Group, Home Care and Employee Health. The topic is advanced care planning.
We learn about the University of Illinois Extension's "Coffee Talk: Conservation and Agronomy" series.
Monthly visit from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

We talk Mississippi River flooding with Matt Wilson from the National Weather Service.
Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy tells us he is ready for July Ice Cream Month.
We provide an update on the "Fields Apart: Rooted Together" Illinois Farm Bureau docuseries.
State Climatologist Trent Ford says listeners should be "weather aware" on this Tuesday.

Monday's show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and his "Seven with Kevin" with segment.
We learn about the "Stay and Play" initiative from IDNR's Natalie Phelps Finnie and Illinois Department of Agriculture's Jerry Costello.
We get a CropWatcher report from Stephanie Liefer in Randolph County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.
We hear from retiring Illinois Farm Bureau Region 3 manager Dee Dee Gellerman.
We visit with new Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo discusses Illinois State Fair preparations with the specilaty growers tent.
We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights pollinator week.
Tyler Williams, Sustainable Systems Agronomist for Bayer, details the ForGround program.

An update from Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation program.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer & Asst to the President provides an update.
We talk wheat crop with Kyle Brase in Madison County.
The IHSA's Kurt Gibson tells us that the state bass fishing finals will be moving to Lake Shelbyville next year.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says the heat is going to stick around through June.

Conversation with Monica Nyman, St. Louis Dairy Council as we celebrate June Dairy Month. We meet FFA Alum Garrett Morris from Quincy. Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers provides as update and we preview the market week with CommStock Investments Joe Camp.

Special Father's Day weekend conversation with Jim Taylor, Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke, and Jolene Neuhauser.

Thursday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We get an update on the Illinois State Fair from manager Rebecca Clark.
Coverage from the Illinois FFA Convention includes conversations with two student teachers--Carmen Trotta and Tessa Sargeant.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides a monthly update.
We talk county fair season, highlighting the Sangamon and Morgan counties.
We discuss consumer engagement with Illinois Farm Bureau's Jacey Yahne.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs discusses concern over carbon capture and storage legislation (Senate Bill 1289) as it relates to prviate property rights.
Nathan Aaberg with The Land Connection discusses the Illinois FarmLink program.
Lana Shovlin provides an Illinois Pork Producers Association update.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says summer heat is on the way.

Monday's show includes conversations with BASF team--Bryan Perry, U.S. Head of Seeds and Traits; Caroline Currie, North American Strategic Marketing Lead for Seeds & Traits; and Michael McCarville, Trait Development Manager.
We get a CropWatcher report from Brent Clair in Adams County.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday’s show includes our “Seven with Kevin” segment featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Farm Bureau Development Specialist Breanne Beisiegel promotes the AgMazing race.
We hear from Renae Leander, who grew up on a dairy farm in Michigan. June Dairy Month has added significance for her this this year because she also won an IHSA state title this month as head softball coach of Ridgewood, a co-op between Alwood and Cambridge high schools in Henry County. Her parents left the dairy farm June 1 to make the long trip to Peoria to watch her coach in the state championship game.

Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom details Summer Ag Institutes across the state.
Illinois Farm Bureau Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinators Lori Jackson and Taylor Hartke highlight a busy June.
We celebrate 75 years of the 4H Memorial Camp in Monticello.

We get an update from Kelly Estes, State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator.
We talk about an Illinois Conservation Foundation online voting effort to find the best state park.
Josh St. Peters highlights the Illinois Beef Association annual meeting and awards ceremony.

University of Illinois Extension's Sara Marten highlights this month's Dudley Smith Farm Field Day in Christian County.
We get an update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems.
U of I Extension's Meagan Diss promotes the Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details June weather.

Illinois Specialty Growers Association Chairman Jenna Spychal highlights Summer Horticulture Day this week at Jonamac Orchard in Malta.
David Schaal of Fayette County provides a CropWatcher report.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Our weekly 7 With Kevin, sharing an update on state and federal issues. We then talk to the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament Champs from Wheaton. Finally, Illinois Farm Bureau's Chris Davis provides additional details on the state policy impacting agriculture.

Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown provides a mental health update.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks tomato planting season.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty is joined by children's author Penny Thomas to discuss the national Ag in the Classroom Conference.

In Wednesday's show, we hear from Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider as the State FFA Convention nears.
Joshua Bolen highlights this Saturday's 13th Annual Forreston FFA Alumni Truck & Tractor Pull.
We celebrate the career of Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer, who is retiring May 31.

We hear from IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Eric Wisely.
We get a CropWatcher report from Ron Moore in Warren County.
Julie Hewitt breaks down the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council's annual report.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford reviews May weather.

We highlight the county fair season with Mark Walker with the Greene County Fair.
Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora with BASF talks soybean pests.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides an update.
Joe Camp of Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment highlighting the work of Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We get an update from acting State Director for USDA Rural Developmeny Molly Hammond.
Illinois Farm Bureau Assoicate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate details a couple of important local government resources.

State Rep. Sharon Chung discusses the Family Farm Preservation Act.
Darin Copeland discusses Prairie Farms Dairy products.
Helen VanBeck from American Farmland Trust promotes the Soil Health Leadership program.
Lindsay Mitchell, Director of Communications and Marketing with IL Corn will talk about a race they are sponsoring on June 22 to showcase a new shoe made of corn. There’s a consumer engagement element also – the race is the “Run your Soxs Off” 5K at the White Sox stadium in Chicago.

Guests include Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation.
We also chat with COUNTRY Financial’s Vice President of Claims and Client Services Jesse Kohlbecker.
We get a Pioneer agronomy segment from Matt Montgomery.

Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next month’s Illinois FFA State Convention.
Ryan Arch from the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association highlights a Heyworth bio-reactor project.
Jim Donnelly, technical agronomist for DEKALB/Asgrow discusses tar spot.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick provides a summer outlook.

State Senator Dave Koehler discusses the Family Farm Preservation Act.
We get a CropWatcher report from Joel Barickman in Livingston County. Zack Hinthorn, senior agribusiness underwriter with COUNTRY Financial talks grain bin safety.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday’s show features “Seven with Kevin”, our weekly segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We get an update on the Family Farm Preservation Act from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis.
We talk storm response and Mylar balloon issues with Ameren Illinois.
We learn about a farm safety event in Fulton County.

We talk trade and Farm Bill with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood. Karen Stallman gives us an update on the Farm Family Resource Initiative. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel checks in with his monthly chat.

We talk Family Farm Preservation Act with State Rep. Harry Benton of Plainfield.
We get the latest on all things local foods from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer Agronomy Segment.

We chat with IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Justin Huff.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Ashley Beutke promotes a discounted member package for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR race in Madison, Illinois
Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association highlights Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks active weather pattern.

We talk Family Farm Preservation Act with State Senator Doris Turner.
We get a CropWatcher report from Paul Munie in St. Clair County.
We get an update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday's show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
We chat with Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones.
We highlight Macomb's connection to the popular boardgame Monopoly as we talk with the Executive Director of Visit Unforgettable Forgtonnia Jock Hedblade and Macomb Mayor Michal Inman.

We visit with State Rep. Norine Hammond about her support of the Family Farm Preservation Act.
We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.
We highlight the University of Illinois Extension’s Invasive Species Symposium.
Emily Huber provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment.

Kara Norton, DuPage County Farm Bureau manager discusses their "Grow your own food" program. We hear from $7,500 Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership scholarship recipient David Mock.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks May active weather.

State Rep. Jason Bunting discusses his support of the Family Farm Preservation Act.
Ken Taake provides a CropWatcher report from Pulaski County.
Cheryl Walsh with the Illinois Producers Association recaps Bacon Day at the Illinois State Capitol building.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

We lead off the show with the "Seven with Kevin" segment featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides a legislative and regulatory update.
We hear the latest on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025.
University of Illinois Extension's Ken Johnson talks periodical cicadas.

Plenty of updates on Thursday's show. Guests include State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes, KJ Johnson from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, and Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classrrom.

State Rep. Charles Meier discusses the Family Farm Preservation Act.
Devin Bollman provides an Illinois Beef Association update.
Kurt Gibson with the IHSA highlights the state series in bass fishing.
We get a Pioneer Agronomy segment from Scott Eversgerd

We visit with Charlie Ring from Farm Engage, a business that was the result of Effingham High School's CEO program.
We get an update from Vanessa Wright, Taylor Hartke, and Lori Jackson. They talk Young Leader and Youth and Collegiate Farm Bureau topics.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks spring active weather.

State Rep. Maurice West of Rockford discusses his support of the Family Farm Preservation Act.
We get a CropWatcher report from Lee Elliott in Jasper County.
The IAA Foundation's Jennifer Smith highlights 2024 scholarship recipients.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Friday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We highlight the Rockridge FFA program, which worked with 500 elementary school students this week.
We visit with Trey and Aiden Sayers, who own and operate Sayers Brothers Cards in downtown Shelbyville. The baseball card shop was the result of a school CEO project.

We talk mental health subjects with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
Darin Copeland discusses Prairie Farms Dairy lactose-free options.
We get an IL Corn update from Brad Stotler.
Matt Montgomery provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.

We hear from Curt Strubhar of Advanced Trading. He is a member of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois and also serves on the Ag Advisory Council of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
We also highlight the Illinois Farm Bureau docuseries "Fields Apart: Rooted Together" with Mark Tuttle.

Jenna Spychal with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association provides her monthly visit and also talks business at Jonamac Orchard.
We hear from new Midwest Dairy CEO Corey Scott.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details a number hail events already impacting Illinois this spring.

We visit with Kate Jungmann, a recipient of an Experience Award from the Illinois 4H office.
We talk periodical cicadas with University of Illinois horticulture educator Ken Johnson.
FarmWeekNow’s Rhiannon Branch provides a View from the Cab Segment with Fayette County Farm Bureau president Keith Sanders.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Friday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We talk local government with Ryan Tate, Illinois Farm Bureau
Associate Director of Local Government.
We learn about becoming an IHSA licensed official with 17-year-old Trenton Kirgan from Knoxville High School.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson chats with Bond-Fayette County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Albert in her monthly Manager-to-Manager segment.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo discusses a agritourism webinar series available this spring.
Kris Reynolds with American Farmland Trust provides an update.
Courtney McFarlin with OSF Healthcare discusses elder care as it relates to the family farm.
We get a Pioneer agronomy segment from southeastern Illinois with Jeremiah Jones.

Wednesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
We get an update from Matt Jungmann on this year's Farm Progress Show.
FCAE's Luke Allen talks all things ag education.
We highlight this weekend's Midwest Horse Fair.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello makes his monthly visit on the program.
We chat with Gracelynn Dale, Bureau County Farm Bureau Member and Deanne Frieders, DeKalb County Farm Bureau Member about their experience in the American Farm Bureau Federation Women's Communications Boot Camp.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks severe weather potential for Tuesday.

Monday's show features a "This is IFB" segment highlighting Doc Koons in Shelby County.
We get our first CropWatcher report of the season from Brent Corners in Jefferson County.
Whiteside County Farm Bureau member Jeff Brooks recaps his testimony to the Illinois House Revenue Committee regarding the Family Farm Preservation Act.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday's show features the "Seven with Kevin" segment featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We get an update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association discusses the latest trucking issues.

We highlight the Illinois Farm Bureau three part docuseries titled Fields Apart: Rooted Together.
We get an update from IL Corn's Dave Rylander.
Kevin Brooks, University of Illinois Farm Business Management and Marketing Educator discusses cash rent.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure discusses spring planting season getting underway.
University of Illinois infectious disease expert Dr. Jim Lowe gives the latest info on avian influenza.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson provides an update.
Trinity Baker and Tim Clark from Seminis (division of Bayer Crop Science) talk sweet corn.

We talk county fair business with Andy Schoendienst of Luehrs' Ideal Rides in Collinsville.
We have our monthly visit with State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks spring planting weather.

Monday's show line-up includes Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business & Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine, Illinois County Fair Queen Natalie Evans, and Commstock Investments Joe Camp.
We also learn about solving a food desert in Fieldon, Illinois in Jersey County.

Friday's show features a "Future of Farm Bureau" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer & Assistant to the President Mark Gebhards.
We hear from Dr. David Newman with the National Pork Board.
We get an update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation and progress with the Class of 2025.

Brad Wilson, Wildlife Biologist with the USDA APHIS Wildlife Service discusses back vultures.
Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom says coordinators around the state are getting ready to celebrate Earth Day.
Devin Bollman provides an Illinois Beef Association update.

Kelly Estes, State Pest Survey coordinator. Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois Professor, and Infectious Disease expert talks about the latest movement of bird flu. Illinois Grape Growers and Vinters Alliance

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Sanjay Sofat and IFB Director of State Legislation Chris Davis discuss the Wetlands and Small Streams Protection Act introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.
Sherrard FFA highlights a Livestock Fitting Clinic they are hosting.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We have coverage of Thursday's Prairie Farmer Master Farmer event.
We talk mental health subjects with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.
Acting USDA Rural Development State Director Molly Hammond provides an update on several programs.

Thursday's guest list includes Dr. Matthew Wheeler with the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences and Jeff Adkisson with the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau manager Katie Wilson provides her "Manager to Manager Segment" with Will County Farm Bureau manager Mark Schneidewind.

We get reaction to the first ever Illinois Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference from IL Corn's Rachel Dame.
We meet the new chairman of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Jenna Spychal from Jonamac Orchard.

Tuesday's guests include Dr. Steven Meyer with Ever Ag, National Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Amanda Stanko, Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy, and Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Dr. Andrew Margenot with the University of Illinois discusses a P and K Survey and a Centennial Soils Project.
KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association provides a few reminders heading toward spring planting season.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Friday's show feaures the Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We learn about the Growing Matters "Be Sure!" campaign from Roberta Simpson–Dolbeare, director at American Soybean Association, out of Nebo, Illinois.
We highlight the Illinois Farm Bureau docuseries "Fields Apart: Rooted Together" with Raghela Scavuzzo and Scott Anderson.

Thursday's show features coverage of a Nutrient Stewardship Field Day in Montgomery County.
We also here from American Farmland Trust.
And Jenna Severs provides an Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee update

Wednesday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President
Brian Duncan.
We get an update on ag education from FCAE’s Casey Bolin.
We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse, who is transitioning to Director of National Legislation.

We chat with Zachary Benedict from MKM Architecture + Design about social hubs and impact on mental health.
We talk about a grant impacting the Stark County Ag in the Classroom program.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick tells us about an active weather pattern to finish up March.

We hear from Jenny Batting of John Deere, who is chair of this year’s National Ag Day.
We get an update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association with Lana Shovlin.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council talks National Nutrition Month.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Friday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We chat with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We catch up with Illinois Farm Bureau District 15 Board of Director Steve Koeller during Illinois Ag Legislative Day.
We get an update from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Coverage of Illinois Ag Legislative Day, including conversations with Illinois FFA president Thaddeus Bergschneider; Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, and 4-H Teen Ambassador Alex Paul of Wayne County.
We also chat with SIU Med School registered dietician Charlyn Fargo.

We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine and IFB Assistant Director of Energy Noelle Neef.
Also on the program, IFB Associate Director of Transportation & Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.
We finish the show with an update from the Illinois Beef Association.

We talk 2024 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days with Raelynn Parmley, Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager.
We get an Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daughery.
We learn about the American Soybean Association's World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) with Mike Doherty.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto discusses March weather.

We talk the upcoming county fair season with Bob Zellers from the Martinsville Ag Fair.
We catch up with the president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association Dave Rylander.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

IFB President Brian Duncan recaps a recent trip to DC and IFB's Kevin Semlow provides an update on State and Federal issues. Learn about this weekend's Illinois Deer Classic and the Foreston FFA toy sale.

We get an update on Illinois State Fair preparations from State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Rita Frazer then shares a conversation with American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle. Wrap up learning about a success in fighting hunger in the Quad Cities.

Wednesday’s show features an update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Syngenta Global Head of Strategy and Portfolio Management returns to David Hollinrake returns to Illinois for a local chapter FFA banquet.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting talks Dairy Margin Coverage and black vulture depredation permits.

We visit Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) Landowner of the Year Chuck Martin.
We get an update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation from Program Director Mellisa McMillanand class of 2025 member Josh Allen.DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick looks at March weather.

Mid-West Truckers Association’s Don Schaefer joins the show today to discuss legislative issues in Springfield, including stopping an effort to adopt California emissions standards in Illinois.
We preview this month’s Women in Agriculture Conference with Bureau County Farm Buruea Manager Jill Frueh.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown talks mental health awareness.
We highlight this weekend's ROWVA FFA Toy Show.
Whiteside County Farm Bureau President Don Temple talks farm succession planning.

Logan Kimmel, Roach Ag on the corn market and Curt Kimmel, Ag Market.net on the beans market. Sweetwater Technologies on their goal to utilize drones for 1 million acres, John Deere on their new 830 HP tractor

Our February 29th show features an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
RFD Radio's Rita Frazer shares the farming background story of Clinton County Farm Bureau member Ron Holevoet.

We visit with Illinois farmer Gary Berg, who serves on the United Soybean Board.
We talk AI in the appraisal business with Christin Lepore of AGWARE.
We highlight the Illinois Product Expo with Katie Lemenager from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Tuesday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer and Assistant to the President Mark Gebhards.
We talk with Illinois Specialty Gorwers Association Chairman Randy Graham, who is also owner operator of Curtis Orchard in Champaign.
We learn about two Ameren Illinois transmission line projects.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks the potential for severe weather later today.

Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman previews this week’s Commodity Classic, as he serves on the event’s planning committee.
We talk local government subjects with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate.
Kris Reynolds provides an American Farmland Trust update.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Markets with Mark Hobrock, The Andersons. More from the NFMS we hear from Fendt and wrap up with weather from Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien.

Friday's show features our regular "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We highlight next week's Ag Climate Tools Workshop with University of Illinois climate specialist Duane Friend.
Acting USDA Rural Development State Director Molly Hammond details a number of programs.

Thursday's show features a chat with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Prairie Farms Dairy's Darin Copeland highlights the rollout of single serving iced coffees.
Cole Bruggemann of Breese Central FFA and Section 22 Vice President discusses public speaking.

Wednesday’s show features coverage from the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Conference as we chat with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and Illinois Farm Bureau Board Member Jeff Kirwan.
We talk with GROWMARK’s Senior VP Rodd Wells about National FFA Week.
We meet children’s author Curt Mottaz, who was at last weekend’s WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo.

We celebrate FFA Week hearing from Caleb Seboldt with the Valmeyer FFA Chapter and Isabella Bunting with the Dwight FFA chapter. Wrap up the show with weather from DTN's John Baranick.

Coverage from last weekend's WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo as we chat with Ag Mech Club President James Bierman about the show and Curt Myers of Base Camp Country Real Estate about the recreational and hunting ground market.
We celebrate National FFA Week with Mindy Bunselmeyer of the Illinois FFA Center.
Joe Camp of Commstock Investments previews a shortened market week.

We get an early start on celebrating National FFA Week with Mark Jones from the Peotone FFA Chapter.
We have coverage of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council Investment Insight Live Conference.
We get an update from the Illinois High School Association on adding girls flag football as a state tournament series.
We meet Clinton-Marion County Farm Bureau Manager Brad Conant.

Thursday’s show features our regular monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We also hear from Illinois Farm Bureau staffers--Vanessa Wright, Young Leader Program Coordinator; Taylor Hartke, Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinator; and Lori Jackson, Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinator.

Monica McConkey, LPC, is a Rural Behavioral Health Counselor & Consultant. She discusses the 5 Love Languages.
Henry County farmer Dennis Verbeck promotes Heart Health Month as he recovers from a late November heart attack.

"Seven with Kevin" leads off Tuesday's show as we chat with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We also hear from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of of Envornmental Policy Sanjay Sofat provides reaction to last week's federal judge's ruling on dicamba registrations.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks February weather.

University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi promotes an Illinois Agrability Webinar series.
We hear from Dr. Jeffrey Hoscheck, Life Insurance Medical Director for COUNTRY Financial
We highlight the WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson highlights the Super Bowl Sunday "We are the 96" TV spot.
Jonathan Coppess, Director, Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois provides a Farm Bill update that’s not too promising.
We highlight the upcoming Illinois Beef Expo.

Thursday's show features an update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Coverage from this week's Illinois Dairy Summit includes a chat with Dr. Phil Cardoso from the University of Illinois.

We talk with the Lynn Gibson from the Amateur Trapshooting Association about the Grand American being extended through 2036 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.
Mellisa McMillan provides an update on the 2025 class of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation.
Jesse Faber, an ag teacher and FFA advisor at Pontiac High School, talks new initiatives to get more people interested in the meat business.

Tuesday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We also have bonus content from last week's Cattle Con and the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks February weather,

Coverage of last weekend's Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show in Peoria as we chat with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association and Illinois State Police Safety Education Public Information Officer Haylie Polistina.
An example of bridging the rural/urban-suburban divide with a basketball game featuring Scales Mound High School--enrollment 80 and Glenbard West High School--enrollment 2,322
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Bill Bodine on the Broadband Map Challenge. Jim Taylor then visits with State FFA Treasurer Ben Bremmer as his year of service winds down. Rita Frazer wraps it up reporting from the Cattle Convention with a conversation w/Dan Halstrom, USMEF CEO.

State Senator David Koehler and State Rep. Sharon Chung join the show to discuss the Family Farm Preservation Act legislation.
We learn about a $12-million farmland gift at Monmouth College.
U-of-I Extension Educator Ken Johnson talks tree pruning.

RFD Radio's Rita Frazer provides coverage from the 2024 Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield.
We highlight this weekends Illinois Reads Book Festival with Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty and Sherry Sejnost from the Illinois Reads program. 16 Illinois authors will be featured.

Tuesday's show features a regular visit from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We meet the new CEO of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts Dr. Michael Woods.
We talk county fair season with the new president of Illinois Association Agricultural Fairs Dave Hake.
Meteorologist Paul Otto of Freese-Notis Weather talks February outlook.

Monday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment as Rita Frazer chats with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Dakarai Howard highlights the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program.
We learn about the IHSA's provisional officiating license for 15 and 16 year olds.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We hear from outgoing USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londgrigan.
We learn about a Rockridge FFA hydroponics project.
Rita Frazer chats with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown for a mental health segment.
We get an Illinois Agri-Women update from Lynn Curry.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps last week's Everything Local Conference.
Jennifer Smith provides an IAA Foundation update.
We finish the show with Illinois Corn Marketing Board segment.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan recaps the delegate session at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in Salt Lake City.
We talk quality cottage cheese and yogurt snacks with Darin Copeland at Prairie Farms Dairy.
Jeff Adkisson with the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois previews GFAI’s annual convention next month.

Amy Rademaker with Carle Health promotes "A Mother's Game Plan for Safety & Health" webinar series.
Rita Frazer highlights the Livingston County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting.
We talk January weather with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke provides coverage from the Commstock Investment Brazil Farmland Tour.
We visit with chairman of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Randy Graham, who's also owner/operator of Curtis Orchard in Champaign.
We preview a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features the latest "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Coverage from the Everything Local Conference in Springfield includes chats with USDA NRCS State Conservationist Eric Gerth and Illinois Farmers Market Association Executive Director Janie Maxwell.
We meet Tazewell County Farm Bureau manager Emily Rogier.

Rita Frazer provides an update from Mark Gebhards as he talks about the Future of Farm Bureau. Jim Taylor shares a report from the Everything Local confernece and then talks with Lee County Farm Bureau's Adam Henkel about a USDA listening session regarding siting practices for renewable energy.

We chat Illinois Farm Bureau local government priorities for 2024 with IFB Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse.
We get an FFA update from the Assistant Executive Director of the Illinois FFA Center John Edgar.
Woodford County pork producer Chad Leman talks livestock care during bitter cold weather.
American Farmland Trust's Helen VanBeck details the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) and the Saving Tomorrow’s Ag Resources (STAR) programs.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Vanessa Wright provides an update.
Julie Hewitt from the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council previews the Investment Insights Live Conference.
Megan Dieken, Illinois Farm Bureau Farm Development Program Manager promotes the Wheat and Dairy Forum.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details January weather.

Monday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Govrnmental Affairs Kevin Semlow.
Coverage from the Illinois Assocaition of Agricultual Fairs includes interviews with outgoing IAAF president Jill Hardesty and Director at Large Tom Moore.
We preview a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.

Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association promotes the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
Chris Jacques with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources discusses chronic wasting disease impact the state’s deer population in northern Illinois.
Eric VanAsdale with COUNTRY Financial talks frozen pipe prevention.
Paige VanDyke reflects on her reign as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.

Ryan Tate, Associate Director of Local Government for Illinois Farm Bureau highlights some of IFB policy as it relates to rural development. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides a monthly update.
We meet an Ag in the Classroom volunteer named Ms. Aggie from Knox County.
IFB Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure offers some winter weather transportation reminders.

We get a monthly update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
We hear from Brad Thornton from Mississippi State University, who is project lead for a new CRP Menu web tool. Input is being sought from Illinois farmers in February at meetings in Gilman, Sycamore, and Quincy.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson provides a 2024 update.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto breaks down a winter storm impacting Illinois.

We showcase a new segment today, titled "This is IFB" as we highlight Knox County member Tom O’Connor.
We talk Ag in the Classroom with Ginny Rusteberg from Monroe County.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and IFB Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provide key 2024 updates.
We visit with the Sherrard FFA Horse Evaluation CDE team, which finished third in the nation.

Kevin Daugherty provides an update on Illinois Ag in the Classroom.
We get a progress report on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025.
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Eucator Ken Johnson discusses uses for the discarded Christmas tree.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights Pollinator Conservation Grant and Nutrient Stewardship Grant winners.
We check in with a few members of the Illinois FFA state officer team at the midway point of their term.
We get an update from Jennifer Smith with the IAA Foundation.

University of Illinois Extension's Duane Friend discusses a webinar presentation he will host this week titled "Is Illinois in the new tornado alley?"
We visit with Taylorville FFA member Jay Bliler.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks about the potential for a signifcant winter weather system impacting Illinois next week.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Chris Davis and Mark Raney break down the Paid Leave For All Workers Act.
We visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Chair Jenna Severs.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

A best of conversation from the year woth 101 year old farmer Donnie Peterson from Aledo.
Rachel Brown discusses mental health issues on the farm.
Farm author Michelle Houts from an Ag in the Classroom from Earlier in the Year,

Champaign County 4-H member Delaney Smith highlights her participation in an international exchange program.
Richland Community College President Cris Valdez discusses the potential for $20-to-$50 million in federal funding for workforce training programs to serve the Decatur and Macon County areas

Adam Nielsen, Director of National Legislation & Policy Development reflects on his years at the Illinois Farm Bureau. Nielsen retires at the end of the month, after 23 years of service.
Diane Fleming talks about her 50 years of service with IFB working with the state Women’s Committee, youth programs and Young Leaders.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Raghela Scavuzzo talks local foods.
Megan Baker, a senior in the Neoga FFA Chapter speaks on her win in the National Agri-Science Fair in the Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources Division.

KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association previews the IFCA annual convention in January and recaps 2023.
Susan Moore with the IAA Foundation discusses funding for Ag in the Classroom and scholarship programs.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks Decmber weather.

Special holiday edition show with Illinois Farm Bureau's DeAnne Bloomberg and Jolene Neuhauser.
We also preview a shortened market week with Commstock Investment's Joe Camp.

Friday's show begins with an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We talk famland market with David Smith from Sullivan Auctioneers, highlighting some recent sales.
We learn about a significant estate gift benefitting the ag program at Black Hawk College East in Henry County.

An update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards as he outlines the next steps in the Organizational Member Strategy. Greg Goodwin, Illinois Corn Growers Director of Precision Conservation Management gives the details of the Farmers for Soil Health program. In the later half of the show, we visit with USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. She highlights grants and programs offered in 2023 and shares the news of her new Senior Appointment with the USDA.

John Heiser, FCAE District 1 Director, provides an update on Ag Ed programs. Shelby Leick, American Farmland Trust talks about the AFT completing an Illinois EPA Watershed-Based Plan which advances water quality goals in the Vermilion Headwaters Watershed. Meet Justin Lewis, new business developer for the Illinois Livestock Development Group. We then visit with Prairie Farms Dairy's Darin Copeland who shares news of more award winning cheese products.

We get a holiday travel update from Illinois Department of Transportation's Paul Waupel. Illinois Farm Bureau's Ryan Whitehouse then previews the upcoming Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference and we conclude with a weather update from DTN's John Baranick.

Scott Heiberger, National Farm Medicine Center, discusses rural childcare.
Grace Woodrow from Hamilton County and a student at Murray State University, speaks about her opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. She also highlights her ag background.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday’s show features updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director and Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We talk reach of the We are the 96 campaign with Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson.
We visit with State Reps. Tony McCombie and Norine Hammond in a conservation from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting earlier this month.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Raney and Chris Davis break down the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” that takes effect Jan. 1 in Illinois.
We highlight Chris Magnuson and Dean Dittmar, who were both honored at this month’s Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
We get an update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses the upcoming Rules for the Road sessions.
We hear from retiring Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Director Gary Speckhart.
This month’s Katie Wilson County Farm Bureau Manager to Manager segment is with Grace Clark from DeWitt County.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely discusses the Biennial and Hypoxia Task Force reports.
We hear from the new chair of the United Soybean Board, Steve Reinhard.
Freese-Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto discusses the dry and mild weather pattern.

We recap transportation issues in 2023 with Don Schaefer from Springfield, IL based Mid-West Truckers Association.
We celebrate local radio with Brian Reusch from RFD Radio affiliate WCCI, who was honored by the IHSA over the weekend.
We preview a new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.

We recap delegate action from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting with IFB Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine.
We get an update on the on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025 with IALF's Mellisa McMillan.
We begin a monthly mental health segment with farmer Rachel Brown.
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Farm Systems provides a livestock industry update.

We get an end of year update with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
We visit with country music group Lonestar, who performed at this year's Illinois Farm Bureau Annual meeting.
We get an update on Beef Quality Assurance and Cattlemen Connect meeting from Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association.

We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Discussion Meet winner Austin Granby from the Kendall/Grundy County Farm Bueau.
We visit with outgoing Young Leader Committee Chair Sadie Asher from Henry County.
We highlight new Illinois Farm Bureau board members.
We meet Trevor Toland with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition.

Plenty of coverage from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. A recap from the delegate session from IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. We visit with newly elected IFB President Brian Duncan and new IFB Young Leader Committee Chair Jenna Severs.
DTN ag meteorologist talks snow chances for northern Illinois this weekend.

Monday's show features content from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual meeting, including a conversation with the Illinois State 4-H Leadership Team. We also sit down with retiring IFB Board Member Larry Miller from District 17.
We talk food insecurity with Nancy Mowen from the Jamieson Community Center in Warren County. She was at the WRAM Freezin' for Food event in Monmouth.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Gearing up for the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting as we hear from outgoing Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert and new IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Jeff Adkisson from the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois previews the organization’s annual convention in February, recaps harvest, and talks labor challenges.

Thursday's show features a conversation with John Hinners from the U.S.Meat Export Federataion. He attended the Illinois Corn Marketing Board annual meeting.
We also highlight the 2023 Illinois Milk Producers Association award winners.

Julie Hewitt provides an update from the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.
We get an NAFB Trade Talk segment from Tyler Harp, Technical Product Lead in Row Crop Fungicides with Syngenta.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson has firewood advice for the winter heating season.
Charlyn Fargo, registered dietician with the SIU Med School talks Christmas foods.

USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan highlights rural development programs benefitting local governments.
We feature another NAFB Trade Talk segment with Gail Stratman from FMC.
The Olympia FFA pork chop stand was celebrated over the weekend as the IHSA and Illinois Pork Producers Association's Pork and Pigskins champion.
We talk December weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Today's show features a conversation with Tolono Unity FFA member Olivia Shike. She was a National Agriscience Fair winner at the National FFA Convention earlier this month. Shike is also a member of the school's state championshp cross country team.
We talk agri-tourism with Randy Graham of Curtis Orchard in Champaign.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh breaks down the cost of a Thanksgiving Day meal.
RFD Radio's Rita Frazer interviews her mother.
Bonus content from NAFB Trade Talk as we chat with Pivot Bio.

RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke chats about becoming Vice President-elect of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting.
We meet the new president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, Dave Rylander, a 6th generation Knox Country farmer.
Kris Reynolds with American Farmland Trust highlights the Fall Covers for Spring Savings program.
We get an update from Darin Copeland at Prairie Farms Dairy.

Tuesday's show features an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Katie Wilson provides a Manager-to-Manager segment featuring Livingston County Farm Bureau Manager Chris Bunting.
Illinois FFA's Mindy Bunselmeyer celebrates success during the National FFA Convention.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks December weather.

Madison County Farm Bureau Manager Paige Langenhorst discusses a rural-urban partnership with the City of Alton. Alton Mayor David Goins also joins the conversation.
Jonathan Coppess, Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign talks Farm Bill.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We highlight a great project with the Lake County Farm Bureau involving a 14-foot tall and 23-foot long cow sculpture. The naming of the sculpture took place earlier this week as manager Greg Koeppen shares the story.
We chat about small school 8-man high school football with John Lalor of Alden-Hebron High School and president of the Illinois 8-Man Football Association.
The show wraps up with Pigskin Pickins'.

We talk the cost of a Thanksgiving meal with American Farm Bureau Federation senior economist Veronica Nigh.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Captain John Williamson previews the first firearm deer hunting weekend.

We highlight National Rural Health Day, which is November 16, as we chat with Ted Rogalaski, representing the Illinois Health and Hospital Association and Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network.
We learn about the Illinois Pork Producers Association's "Pork, the One You Love" campaign.
Jesse Kohlbecker, VP Claims and Client Services at COUNTRY Financial talks 2023 claims numbers.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Vanessa Wright highlights the IFB Annual Meeting and Young Leader Conference.
We hear from Ally Burrow, who staffing the Illinois State University booth at the National FFA Convention earlier this month.
We learn about the IFB Think LINK program with Jenna Preston, Mercer County; Grace Clark, DeWitt County; and Alexis Shreves, Pulaski-Alexander & Massac County.
Meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather details this weekend's deer hunting season weather forecast.

We talk truck parking and speed limiters with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association.
We celebrate Illinois FFA success with Davis Howell from the Clinton FFA Chapter.
We talk local foods with Raghela Scavuzzo, who serves as Assoicate Director of Food Systems Development for Illinois Farm Bureau.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday's show features updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and IFB Director of Business and Regulary Affairs Bill Bodine.
We talk spotted lanternfly with Scott Schirmer from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Show finishes with Pigskin Pickins'.

Leading up to Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting, IFB vice president Brian Duncan talks resolutions process.
We hear from Miss American Angus, Lauren Wolter.
We highlight Ag in the Classroom efforts in Hancock and Williamson counties.

Leading up to Veterans Day State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses his office's Operation Purple Heart Program.
We hear from National Proficiency winner in Agricultural Sales- Entrepreneurship Kendra Downing from the Cambridge FFA.
We learn about the AgrAbility program and also get an Illinois Ag in the Classroom update.

We visit with the Olney FFA Chapter, a National CDE winner in agronomy at last week's National FFA Convention. We also hear from SIU-Carbondale Agvocate for the College of Agricultural Sciences--Maxwell Berry.
We learn about the Illinois Water Use Act from Amelia Cheek, Associate Director of Environemntal Policy for Illinois Farm Bureau.
We talk November weather with John Baranick, DTN ag meteorologist.

We highlight the Prairie Central FFA Chapter, the winner of the National CDE in agronomy sales at last week’s National FFA Convention. We also visit with 40-year ag teacher, Rodney Main from the ROWVA School District.
We finish the show previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features a visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer Mark Gebhards.
We also catch up with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall at the National FFA Convention. We highlight the Taylorville FFA chapter, who is up for a national chapter award.
The show wraps up with Pigskin Pickins'.

Coverage from the National FFA Convention in Indinapolis. We chat with American FFA Degree recipient Tyler Croatt from Lena and Carmen Trotta, from the soutside of Chicago, who is helping staff the University of Illinois College of ACES booth.
University of Illinois Extension's Ken Johnson talks pumpkin smashing.
We learn about ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems).

An update from Kelly Estes with the Illinois State Pest Survey Tim Eggert shares a conversation with Congressman Mike Bost as he participated in a harvest visit in Effingham. Melissa McMillan, Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation shares an update on the program and reminisces about her FFA Experience as we enter National FFA week. A preview of next week’s Kent Feeds Cow Calf day from Renee Lloyd.

Leading up to National FFA Convention, we visit with National FFA officer candidate Adam Loker from Wayne City, IL and Star Farmer finalist Tanner Mickey from the Tayloverville FFA.
We talk November weather outlook with meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather.

We visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet winner Emma Kuhns and runner-up Haley Bode.
We play part 2 of our interview with National FFA officer Gracie Murphy of Macomb, who is finishing up her term as Eastern Region VP.
We preview a new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.

Friday's show features a chat with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Direcdtor of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. He talks federal and state issues.
We also hear from Macomb's Gracie Murphy. She is finishing up her term as National FFA officer.
USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan provides a fiscal year recap.
The show finishes with Pigskin Pickins.

We visit with Bob Sinkler from Corn Belt Ports. They have opened a new office at the WIU Quad Cities campus in Moline.
We chat with Sherrard FFA advisor Bill Hammes. Sherrard's Horse Judging CDE team has qualified for the national contest next week during the National FFA Convention .
We end the show covering an event at the Bayer commercial soybean processing facility in Stonington.

We chat with legendary ag broadcaster Max Armstrong, who was recognized earlier this week by the Illinois Broadcasters Association.
We get an ag education update from John Heiser with FCAE.
We celebrate the IHSA & IPPA Pork & Pigskins champ with Olympia High School ag teacher Bryce Hoffman.
Darin Copeland highlights Prairie Farms Dairy.

We hear from Kay Whitlock, a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from the University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
Illinois Specialty Growers Association Chiarman Randy Graham provides an update on the agri-tourism season.
Illinois State Climatolgoist Trent Ford talks weather.

We talk FFA in Monday's show with Jackie Schertz of the El Paso Gridley FFA Chapter. She is receiving her American FFA Degree next month.
Ryan Tate, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government details the new Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Development Grant Program.
We finish the show previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides Washington and Springfield updates.
Marty Travis from Spence Farm talks local foods. He was at this week's U.S. Ag Secretary visit in Kankakee.
We learn about the Ameren Illinois Smart Thermostat program.
We finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

We learn about National Blue Ribbon status for Hiawatha Elementary School in DeKalb County as we visit with principal Caitlin Benes.
We get a local foods update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Charlyn Fargo, registered dietician with the SIU Med School, talks instant pot cooking.

We visit with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert today.
We also get an update from American Farmland Trust.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Politcal Engagement discusses the Allies in Agriculture program.
Katie Wilson provides her monthly manager to manager segment with Sydney Meagher, Jefferson and Hamilton County Farm Bureau Manager.

Coverage of USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's visit to the Kankakee area farm of the Perreault family. We talk dairy industry with Kevin Hartmann of Mulberry Grove, who discusses his expereince at the World Dairy Expo.
We finish the show with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Update from Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers, Monica Nyman, St. Louis Dairy Council talks Farm to School month. Preview of the market week with Joe Camp, CommStock Investments

Friday’s show includes monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We also have coverage of the 20th Anniversary of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at SIUE as we chat with Kenny Hartman of Waterloo. He’s the current 1st VP of the National Corn Growers Association.
We visit with American FFA Degree recipient Jacob Hyde from the Macomb FFA chapter.
And we wrap up the show with Pigskin Pickins’.

We talk trade and Farm Bill with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
KJ Johnson from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association offers some reminders about fall anhydrous ammonia application.
We talk National Farmers Day with Lindsey Rinkenberger from COUNTRY Financial.

It's an Illinois Farm Bureau themed show on Wednesday as we chat with Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel; Consumer Engagement Coordinator Jacey Yahne; and Youth and Collegiate Program Coordinator Taylor Hartke.
We finish the show with our monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Coverage of the "We are the 96" campaign at Big River Energy in Galva as we chat with Megan Dwyer from IL Corn and Illinois Farm Families along with Henry County Farm Bureau Manager Kate Laleman and Lou Liva Precision Conservation Specialist with Precision Conservation Management.
We also talk weather with Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather.

Illinois Agri Food Alliance’s Shanell Rainey-Jacob talks about the AGNITOR program. Mindy Bunselmeyer previews the upcoming National FFA Convention. Conclude with a preview of the new market week with Joe Camp.

With the increase in utility and broadband projects around Illinois, confusion about permit and easement needs sometimes creates conflict between contractors, road authorities, and landowners. The Township Officials of Illinois (TOI), the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB), and the Illinois Assn. of County Engineers have worked together to develop a permit template that can provide clarity for these projects. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs discusses the matter.
We talk success of Prairie Farms Dairy at the World Dairy Expo dairy contest with Darin Copeland.
Mellisa McMillan provides an Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation update.
We wrap up the show with Pigskin Pickins’.

We visit with Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, who discusses the Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act and also the Farm Bill.
USDA Rural Development State Director talks Rural Energy for America Program.
Devin Bollman provides an Illinois Beef Association update.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides reaction to evidence of the Spotted Lanternfly now in Illinois.
We have bonus content from the Farm Progress Show with interviews from the Corteva and Pioneer tents.
We learn about ADS, Advanced Drainage Systems.

We celebrate National 4-H Week with Tina Veal from the Illinois 4-H office.
Kevin Daugherty details a busy October for Illinois Ag in the Classroom.
We talk weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Ferguson talks continuing resolution, House Ag Appropritations Bill, and Farm Bill.
We get a Crop Watcher report from Mark Kerber in Livingston County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We talk the challenges of staffing rural volunteer departments with Alexis Fire Chief Trent McKeown.
Rita Frazer has bonus coverage from last month’s Farm Progress Show with Indigo Ag and BASF.
We finish the show with Friday’s Pigskin Pickins’ segment.

We hear from USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke discussing the demand for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program.
USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan says interest is also coming from Illinois.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses evidence of Spotted Lanternfly in Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau’s Ryan Whitehouse details his involvement in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital running events in Illinois.

Lincoln historian Christian McWhirter from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum discusses a plat and survey that Lincoln signed and filed on Sept. 30 of 1834 for the town of New Boston.
Devin Hammer of Bayer Crop Sciences talks Short Stature Corn.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson hosts her manager-to-manager segment with Woodford County Farm Bureau Manager Malena Cook.

We talk rail safety with Aisha Jackson of the Illinois Commerce Commission, who also promotes Operation Lifesaver.
Illinois Specialty Growers Association chairman discusses a strong start to the fall agri-tourism season.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford provides a weather update.

We visit with Ameren Illinois' Kyle Maxwell about the International Lineman's Rodeo coming up next month in Kansas.
Dan Meinhart of Jasper County provides a Crop Watcher report.
Joe Camp of Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Author Kate Hannigan is on the show today highlighting her book, "Josephine and the Dishwashing Machine", which tells the story of the dishwasher being invented in Shelbyville, IL.
We also hear from Todd Steinacher, Syngenta Product Agronomist.
Friday's show finishes with Pigskin Pickins'.

Thursday's show includes our monthly visit with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert.
We talk fall agri-tourism with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Jeff Adkisson with the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois highlights National farm Safety and Health Week.
SIU Med School Registered Dieteician Charlyn Fargo discusses ways to stretch your food dollar.

Wednesday's show features a monthly update with American Farmland Trust.
We learn about the Think LINK program from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Politcal Engagement Ryan Whitehouse.
Megan Coy with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education details National Teach Ag Day and other events.
We highlight the Hamilton Primary School Festival in Jersey County.

Tuesday's show features an update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
COUNTRY Financial Medical Director Jeffrey Hoschek talks harvest safety.
Jeffrey Price with CN Railroad Police highlights National Rail Safety Week.
DTN ag meteorolologist John Baranick discusses low water levels on the Mississippi River.

Kevin McArtor discusses his "We are the 96" corn maze at Jonamac Orchard in Malta.
Doug Uphoff provides a Crop Watcher report from Shelby County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi discusses Suicide Prevention Week and details what help is available for farmers.
We highlight the Wesclin FFA Chapter, which is headed to a regional crop scouting competition in Nebraska.
We wrap up the show with Pigkin Pickins.

We break down the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which takes effect Jan. 1 in Illinois, with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of State Legislation Mark Raney.
We talk heart health during harvest season with Matt Janus, who serves as an exercise physiologist for OSF Healthcare.

Johnny Reel of Congerville discusses the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel offers several safety reminders with harvest season underway. Lana Shovlin with the Illinois Pork Producers Association provides an update.

We hear from the University of Illinois Extension's Jennifer McCaffrey as she explains the EATS program -- Equitable Access Toward Sustainable Systems. It’s funded through the Local Food Purchasing Assistance program, and administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
We also get an update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and talk weather with meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides an update on proposed CO2 pipeline projects impacting Illinois.
Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer discusses the challenge of securing adequate truck parking.
Crop Watcher Kevin Raber of Wabash County gives a report.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

We highlight the Broomcorn Festival in Arcola and the Sandwich Fair on Friday's show.
We also celebrate the career of esteemed ag broadcaster Max Armstrong.
We finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

We chat with one the Conservation Farm Family of the Year recipients, Bill Gartner from Lawrence County.
Pioneer Agronomist Emily Huber checks in with conditions from the Galesburg and Peoria areas.
Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daughery highlights a Sept. 19 conference in Bloomington.
Also, bonus content from last week's Farm Progress Show with Josh Stoller from Precision Planting.

We meet the Imhoffs from Jackson County, one of the AISWCD Farm Families of the Year. Illinois Farm Bureau's Tasha Bunting updates us on Livestock and Dairy Programs and we hear from Illinois Ag Leaders Program Coordinator Mellisa McMillan. Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension Educator talks to us about preparing plants for fall.

We hear from Illinois Congressman Mike Bost, a member of the U.S. House Ag Committee.
We catch up with two Illinois FFA officers--Treasurer Ben Bremmer and Reporter Cooper Nelson.
We get a crop report from Mercer County Crop Watcher Ken Reinhardt.
We talk weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

We recognize a Centennial Farm in Montgomery County with the Beeler family.
We talk agritourism with Vern Stade in McHenry County.
We visit with House Ag Committee member and Western Illinois Congressman Eric Sorenson.
We preview a new market week with Eric Ralph from Commstock Investments.

We talk to Geoff Cooper, Renewable Fuels Association and Jon Rosenstiel Illinois Corn Marketing Board. We hear from COUNTRY Financial CEO Jim Jacobs from the Farm Progress Show. Conclude with Pigskin Pickins!

Farm Progress Show coverage is highlighted in today's show including a conversation with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.
We also hear from Grant Hamer with Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association and Julie Hewitt with Illinois N-REC highlight the Illinois Ag Retail Survey.
We also check in with Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a member of the House Ag Committee.

We hear from Illinois Soybean Association chair Ron Kindred at the Farm Progress Show.
Clint Chaffer, Asgrow brand manager discusses the "Success Starts Here Experience" at the Farm Progress Show.
Scott Kaye, VP of Ag Solutions for BASF, talks about his role at this year's Farm Progress Show.
We get an update from Illinois Specialty Growers chair Randy Graham.

We visit with Karen Stallman from the Farm Family Resources Iniative.
We highlight DEKALB Asgrow's Success Starts Here Experience at the Farm Progress Show.
We chat with University of Illinois Extension Director Shelly Nickols-Richardson.
Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist Paul Otto details more heat coming to Illinois.

An update from USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. We meet Univeristy of Illinois ACES Dean German Bollero. Later we get a Farm Week Cropwatcher report from Christian County and preview the new trading with with Commstock investments Joe Camp.

Rita Frazer and DeLoss Jahnke are on the ground in Rantoul with coverage of the Half Century of Progress Show.
We celebrate the start of the high school football sesaon in Illinois with West Central head football coach Jason Kirby. It's also our first Friday of Pigskin Pickins'.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert discusses his time at the Illinois State Fair and also is getting ready for next week's Farm Progress Show.
RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke visits with House Ag Committee Chair Glen "GT" Thompson following a Farm Bill listening session in Effingham County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Collegiate Program Coordinator Lori Jackson highlights membership tailgates coming up.
Illinois Farm Bureau Envirnmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely details the nomination process for the Certified Crop Advisor Award.

State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar of Chicago discusses her expecrience with the Adopt-A-Legislator program in Edwards County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse highlights his participation in the Edgar Fellows Program.
Darin Copeland recaps Prairie Farms Dairy's recognition at the Illinois State Fair.

KJ Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association previews this week's MAGIE Show at the McLean County Fairgrounds.
John Frederickson highlights the Half Century of Progress Show in Rantoul.
Mike Kavanaugh from AgReliant speaks from Innovation Days in Champaign.
State Climatologist Trent Ford talks hot weather.

We learn about the ag program at Illinois College in Jacksonville.
Peoria and Marshall County Crop Watcher mary Streitmatter provides an update.
Jom Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides an update on insect pressures this summer.
The IHSA's Tracie Henry highlights the Pork and Pigskins Championship--a joint promotion with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
SIU Med School registered dietician Charlyn Fargo talks getting the most from your food dollar.

We learn about a new FFA chapter starting at Fulton High School.
Illinois FCAE cooordinator Jennifer Waters provides an update on ag teaching openings heading into the new school year.
Katie Wilson provides a county farm bureau manager-to-manager segment featuring Lindsey Vogt of Jasper-Clark Farm Bureau.
We celebrate a sesquicentennial farm with the Barclay family from Macomb.

We get an update from Torey Colburn from American Farmland Trust.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs steps in for his monthly visit and discusses his "Cream of the Crop" Illinois State Fair photo contest.
We highlight the Whiteside County Fair with fair board member Brian Oostenryk.
Julie Hewitt at Illinois N-REC previews the organization's role at the Farm Progress Show later this month.

We have Illinois State Fair coverage featuring conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo, , St. Louis Dairy Council's Monica Nyman, and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski from Illinois' 13th Congressional District.
We wrap up the show talking ag weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer provides an update, including the issue of adequate truck parking along interstates.
Rita Frazer has coverage from Master Showmanship at the Illinois State Fair.
We get a Crop Watcher update from Brent Corners in Jefferson County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

IDOA Director Jerry Costello previews the Illinois State Fair.
We recap a DeKalb Asgrow field day in Jersey County.
Steve Willard of the Kendall Grundy Young Leader Committee highlghts their "Farming for the Community" project.

Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides several reminders.
Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty discusses the group's presence at the Illinois State Fair.
We highlight the Carroll County Fair with Julie Ebersole and Brian Witt.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses an Ameren Illinois transmission line project.
Illinois Wheat Association's Megan Dieken recaps some of the group's recent events. .
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights nutrient stewardship field days.
Paul Otto--Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist talks wet conditions during August.

Herscher School District supt. Rich Decman details a $9.8 million EPA grant for EV buses.
We get a Crop Watcher report from Ron Moore in Warren County.
Commstock Investment's Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Gordie Siebring, an Iowa-born Ukraine farmer, provides an update on farming in Ukraine during the conflict with Russia.
We also meet three more summer Illinois Farm Bureau interns--Sophia Wegeng, Broid Voight, and Olivia Messerges.

We hear from Nashville recording artist and Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, who will perform in historic Bishop Hill this weekend.
Mellisa McMillan provides an update on the 2025 Illinois Ag LEadership Foundation class, which begins work later this month.
Betty DeFord previews this weekend's Redneck Fishin' Tournament in Bath.
We talk to some participants from the Jr. Horse Show at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice Preisdent Brian Duncan talks resolutions process.
We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting.
The show concludes with coverage of Illinois Sweet Corn Appreciation day from Savanna.

We talk Farm Bill and House Ag Appropriations with Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Ferguson.
We preview University of Illinois Crop Physiology Field Day with graduate research assistant Darby Danzl.
KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association highlights the MAGIE Show later this month.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses the August weather outlook.

Mark Gebhards--Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Direrctor of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides several updates including a visit to the Midwest State Legsilative Conference.
We get a Crop Watcher report from Jimmy Ayers in Sangamon County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We meet five interns that are spending their summer with the Illinois Farm Bureau in various capacities.
We get an update from USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan.

DeKalb County couple Jamie and Justin Martz host a group of Chicago area social media influencers at their farm last week.
We get an update from Devin Bollman from the Illinois Beeef Association.
Kendra Anderson with Midwest Dairy discusses plans for the Illinois State Fair.

We chat with Lance Moritz with the Streator FFA. He is an American Star finalist in Ag Placement.
We talk specialty growers issues with Randy Graham of Curtis Orchard in Champaign and chairman of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association.
We finish the show celebrating National Ice Cream Month with Darin Copeland from Prairie Farms Dairy.

Randolph County farmer Josh Reinhardt recaps the Young Leader Industry Tour to California.
We have coverage from last week's Hanock County Fair with Queen Tessa Sargeant and Duke Oursler from Duke and The American Dream.
We talk weather with Illinois State Climatoligist Trent Ford.

We chat Next Generation Fuels Act with former Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, who served on the House Ag Committee for ten years.
We get a Crop Watcher report from Tom Ritter in Macon County.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

We celebrate IAA Foundation scholarship recipients on today's show. We also chat with Tanner Mickey from the Taylorville FFA Chapter. He is a National FFA finalist for American Star Farmer.
SIU Med School Registered Dietician Charlyn Fargo talks sweet corn.

Thursday's show features regular updates from Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert and IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards.
We talk all things local foods with Raghela Scavuzzo, who serves as Associate Director of Food Systems Development for Illinois Farm Bureau.

We preview the 2023 Illinois State Fair with State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark.
Helen VanBeck from American Farmland Trust discusses the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnershp.
We meet new District 3 FCAE Program Advisor Allie Bode.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Whitehouse highlights the importance of farm visits and county fair visits for local elected officials.

Tuesday's show includes coverage from 75th annual meeting of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts in Springfield.
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides a summer pest update.
We learn about the Rock Island Regional Port District from staff with Corn Belt Ports.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details the last two weeks of July.

Monday's show features converage of last week's Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction, which raised over $62,000 for exhibitors.
We get an update on trucking issues from Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer.
Dave Mool provides a Crop Watcher report from McLean County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Friday's show includes a conversation with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We talk resolution submittal and the Ilinois Farm Bureau policy resolution process with former Edwards County Farm Bureau President Jason Balding. They brought forward an issue that led to legislation recently signed into law by the Governor. We finish the show highlighting next week's Warrensburg Corn Festival.

We celebrate 100 years of the Hamlet Handy Helpers 4-H Club in Mercer County.
We highlight the Shelby County 4-H Fair with Yolanda Nation.
We learn about the International Farm Youth Exchange program from state coordinator Carolyn Hansen.

Rodney Knittel , Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure discusses the recent multi-year infrastructure plan announced by Governor Pritzker.
Xochitl Torrres Small has been confirmed as USDA Deputy Ag Secretary. We highlight two trips she made to Illinois earlier this year, while she was serving as USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development.
We learn about an overseas trip a group of ag students Lincoln Land Community College participated in during late May.

Illinois FSA Director Scott Halpin discusses Friday's application deadline for the Emergency Relief Program Phase 2 and the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program/.
We get an update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Mellisa McMillan from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation highlights the 2025 class.
Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather talks an active weather pattern for the remainder of the week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides an update on two significant high speed internet funding announcements.
Paul Munie gives a Crop Watcher report from St. Clair County.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards touches on a number of issues, including an emergency haying and grazing request for CRP land.
We visit with U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin regarding Farm Bill timeline.
We learn about the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg.
We meet LaSalle County Farm Bureau Manager Kayle Kiefer.

Dan Enos highlights the DeWitt County 4-H Fair in Clinton.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodites and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting discusses the Illinois Milk Producers Association's Illinois Dairy Tech Tour later this month.
Kevin Daugherty provides an Illinois Ag in the Classroom update and we learn about a grant program from the Tractor Supply Foundation, which benefits underserved farmers.

We visit with the University of Illinois Extension's Bobbie Lewis-Sibley as the extension embarks on strategic planning.
We chat with the state's new FCAE coordinator--Jennifer Waters.
Devin Bollman provides an Illinois Beef Association update.

We visit with the Goreville FFA Chapter. They were named Premier Chapter in Illinois at last month's Illinois FFA Convention.
We highlight RFD Radio Network Affiliate WNOI.
We finish the show talking ag weather with DTN ag meteoroligist John Baranick.

We learn about Annie's Project from Co-CEO's Dr. Karisha Devlin and Doris Mold. The effort is about empowering women in agriculture.
We get a CropWatcher report from Marshall Newhouse in Boone County.
And we preview a new market week with Joe Camp from Comstock Investments.

National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s BEAD Program Director Evan Feinman discusses $1-billion in High Speed Internet funding coming to Illinois.
Livestock exhibitor Justin Hardin highlights the importance of county fairs. He was interviewed at the Henry County Fair.
Karen Boyd, nurse navigator at OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton talks skin cancer screening, detection, and awareness.

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan talks issues associated with California's Prop 12.
We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Member Services Mike Hodge, who is retiring.
And we highlight the new Syngenta Seeds R & D Innovation Center in DeKalb County in a conversation with Warren Krueger, who leads North American seed development.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin details his "Roadmap to Grow Illinois' Rural Health Workforce."
We learn about the Embarass River Watershed from Lauren Spaniol with the Coles County SWCD and Nicole Haverback from the U of I Extension.
We get an IL Corn update from Rodney Weinzierl.
Randy Graham at Curtis Orchard in Champaign talks drought impact.

Adam Nielsen, Director of National Legislation & Policy Development, Illinois Farm Bureau recaps spring congressional visits and updates listeners on national issues and concerns. FarmWeek Crop Watcher Ron Haase reports from Iroquois County. A farm accident occurred last month in Northern Illinois and Brent Pollard walked away with his life but wanted to share his story. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Lauren Lurkins, Illinois Farm Bureau, provides details on an Action Request for Farm Bureau Members. Then Illinois FSA State Director Scott Halpin and Chief Compliance Officer Wendy Mueller talk rules and regulations for emergency haying and grazing on CRP acres. Prairie Farms Dairy Darin Copeland talks June Dairy month and we kick off a new trading week with CommStock Investments Joe Camp.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards details IFB's latest action request.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement highlights "Allies in Agriculture" and the latest with the Pro Ag Resolution effort.
USDA Rural Development State Diector Betsy Dirksen Londrigan discusses several programs, including an effort to solve a "food desert" in Cairo, Illinois.
SIU Med School's Charlyn Fargo talks getting the most from your food dollar involving dairy products.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Guebert joins the show today. Among the topics he highlights is an IFB action request.
We learn about the Cisne Zip Code Day taking place 6-28-23.
We meet Mercer County goat farmer John Dailey, who's hosting an event on Saturday called "Goatchella".
FCAE District 5 Program Adviser Casey Bolin tells us about an ag teacher conference taking place this week in Lisle.

Tim Sullivan from Farm Rescue shares the non-profit's 1,000th assist, which involves a Crawford County farm.
We meet Kim Ross from American Farmland Trust as she share details on the ADM Regeneration Program.
The Henry County Fair is celebrating 164 years as we chat with fair board member Ashley Davis and swine superintendent Chris Dobbles.

We talk all things local foods with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Stephanie Liefer from Randolph County provides a CropWatcher report.
Teutopolis High School won the IHSA state bass fishing title this year. We hear from their coach, Derrick Gaddis.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks current conditions.

More coverage from last week's 95th Illinois FFA Convention, including conversations with IDOA Director Jerry Costello and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton. We hear from new Illinois FFA Secretary Riley Kessler from Staunton and Discovery Star in Agriscience winner Henry Waters from the Pleasant Plains FFA Chapter.
We also highlight the Jasper County Fair with fair board member Connie Elliott and preview a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Coverage of the 95th Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield. Conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert, new Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider, new Illinois FFA VP Eric Wisely, new Illinois FFA Treasurer Ben Bremmer; and Dr. Andrew Baker from Western Illinois University.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities recaps recent trip to Washington D.C. From the Illinois FFA Convention, we hear from retiring Seneca ag teacher Jeff Maierhofer, the Cambridge FFA Chapter (National Chapter Winner in the area of Building Communities), and FFA talent Garrett Morris from the Quincy FFA.

Paul Rohde with the Waterways Council and Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discuss investment and maintenance in the inland waterway system.
University of Illinois Extension’s Mary Liz Wright on making your food dollar stretch and bargains in the meat case. Pork the center of the plate focus.
Getting to know Illinois Soybean Association at large director David Wessel.

We hear from state FFA proficiency winner in specialty crops Amanda Wieland from Pleasant Plains.
Ken Taake from Pulaski provides a Crop Watcher report from Pulaski County.
AJ Harris of the Franklin FFA talks about winning the Discovery Star farmer.
Freese-Notis Weather's Paul Otto details weekend rain possibility.

Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association provides reaction to the state's increase of the motor fuel tax on July 1.
We chat with Seth Swanson, a teacher and coach from Elmwood Park High School. He is the winner of the Undeniably Dairy and IHSA Cheese Pull Contest, which recognizes the state's best grilled cheese sandwich.
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Gracie Murphy from Macomb joins the show to preview her appearance at this week's Illinois FFA Convention.
Joe Camp with Comstock Investments highlights a new market week.

Pig prices at the farm gate taking a hit this year. Lack of profitability in the pig business is the topic today as RFD’s Rita Frazer sat down with Illinois ag leaders earlier this week for a roundtable interview about the current state of the pork industry. Rita moderated the conversation between Brian Duncan, Ogle County pig farmer and the Vice President of the Illinois Farm Bureau; Phil Borgic, Montgomery County pig farmer with Borgic farms and a Past President of the Illinois Pork Producers and National Pork Producers; and Mark Gebhards Executive Director of Gov’t Affairs & Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau and a Past Executive Director of the Illinois Pork Producers.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides the latest update on both native and invasive insects impacting Illinois crops.
We preview the Perry County Fair with Fair Board President Ilene Ruroede.
Illinois Beef Association awards highlighted, including the Jacobs brothers from Whiteside County, named Commercial Producers of the Year.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of Local Government Programs Brenda Matherly talks Real Estate Tax Bills, Farmland Assessment and resources available. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello provides listeners an update and we wrap up getting to know Illinois Soybean Association Director Brad Daugherty.

Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Ferguson talks ag appropriations process now with debt ceiling issue resolved.
We get a CropWatcher report from Ryan Frieders in DeKalb County.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis Dairy Council details a Mobile Dairy Classroom project.
John Baranick, DTN ag meteorologist, provides a weather outlook for the rest of the month.

Illinois FSA Director Scott Halpin discusses an urban agriculture meet and greet in Chicago last week. Also, FSA staffer Wendy Mueller provides an update on the Emergency Relief Program Phase 2 and the Pandemic Asistance Revenue Program.
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten details his reintroduction of the COVER Act.
Joe Camp at Comstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine talks wind and solar developments and what landowners should consider before agreeing to a project.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson provides gardening tips during dry weather.
We get an update from Grant Hammer with the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
Pam Myers and Pam Ricke highlight this weekend's Aledo Rhubarb Festival.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides a recap of the recently concluded spring legislativ session in Springfield.
IDNR's Cody Gray offers boating safety remenders.
We celebrate June Dairy Month with Midwest Dairy's Kendra Anderson.
IL Corn's Lindsay Mitchell talks consumer education and the "We are the 96" campaign.

NAFB's Tom Brand discusses Ford's decision to keep AM radio on the dash of all models.
Ag-in-the-Classrooms Kevin Daugherty highlights Summer Ag Institutes.
We learn about one of the oldest county fairs in Illinois, the Macoupin County Fair, which started in 1852. Macoupin County Fair Board president Kim Carney Rhodes shares the history.
We meet Scott Gaffner from Bond County. He is an at-large director for the Illinois Soybean Association.

We promote upcoming nutrient stewardship field days with Illinois Farm Bureau Envirnmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely.
Darin Copeland at Prairie Farms Dairy previews World Milk Day and June Dairy Month.
Daniel Herriott provides a Crop Watcher report from Champaign County.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Dan Hicks talks a continuing dry pattern.

Learn about the bottle of milk tradition in the winner's circle at the Indianapolis 500 from Brooke Williams with American Dairy Association Indiana.
We hear that American Pickers in filming in Illinois in July and is looking for collections as producer Jasmina Joseph joins the show.
We preview a shortened trading week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation previews summer travel and summer construction season.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Lauren Lurkins and Bureau County farmer Michael Ganschow discuss their appearance on the PBS Newshour special broadcast this week from the University of Illinois campus.
Jock Hedblade, Executive Director at Unforgettable Forgottonia / The Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau details the world's largest Monopoly game being designed for the Macomb square.

We chat with 101 year old Mercer County farmer Donnie Peterson.
We discuss Illinois Soybean Association activities with Ron Kindred, District 9 Director & ISA Vice Chair & District 5 Director Mark Reed.
Pioneer agronomoist Jason McVicker gives us an update along the I-80 corridor from the Quad Cities to Morris.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Mark Gebhards provides an update on the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly.
We usher in the county fair season with Lisa Meisenheimer from the Greene County Fair.
Randy Graham previews the June 8th Summer Horticulture Day at Curtis Orchard.
The show wraps up talking about the significance of Memorial Day to Tom Heinold with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District.

University of Illinois Extension Beef Specialist Travis Meteer provides an update on cattle prices.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Kevin Semlow talks state budget with lawmakers returning to Springfield on Wednesday.
We get a Crop Watcher update from Brent Clair in Adams County.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses a dry weather pattern.

Illinois FFA’s Mindy Bunselmeyer previews the upcoming state convention in Springfield June 13-15.
IFCA’s K.J. Johnson offers reminders about post-application spraying.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

We meet IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Jarvis Williams.
We get an update from USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan.
Mellisa McMillan and Todd Lowery with Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation discuss the 2025 class.
SIU Med School's Charlyn Fargo talks getting the most of your food dollar during May Beef Month.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert discusses a number of topics, including work the board is doing in defining a farmer.
Kris Reynolds of American Farmland Trust talks about opportunties for Illinois farmers.
We get updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Collegiate Program Coordinator Lori Jackson and Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Vanessa Wright.
The show wraps up with a Pioneer agronomy segemnt from Emily Huber.

Illinois Department of Agriculture's Nicole Moore highlights opening day of the Illinois Product Farmers Market on Thursday.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Ryan Whitehouse discusses the organization's sponsorship of the Illinois Association of County Officials conference.
We meet IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Libby Larkin.
We get an update from Illinois Soybean Association Chairman Steve Pitstick.

Illinois State University’s Dr. Rebekka Darner, ISU’s Center for Mathematics, Science & Technology and Nicholas Heller, ISU Crop Sciences, discuss their work with cover crops and to promote a survey on farmers’ concerns, interests and use of cover crops.
We get a Farm Week Crop Watcher report from Larry Hummel from Dixon.
We talk May weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards provides updates on several issues including the Supreme Court's decision regarding California's Prop 12.
Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer provides a legislative update from Springfield.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses a number of topics including the Farm Family Resource Initiative.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Rita Frazer highlights Purina Animal Nutrition during a stop in Missouri.
We speak with United Township High School student Cassie Bohnert as she promotes a Cheese Pull contest--an effort involving the IHSA, Midwest Dairy, and Undeniably Dairy.
We also celebrate moms--including Monroe County dairy farmer Joann Hartman.
Rita Frazer's daughter talks Mothers Day and Jim Taylor visits with his mom.

We meet IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Riley Nebel.
We learn about the Illinois High School Rodeo Association from cowgirl Addi Wiersema.
Montgomery County Farm Manager Katie Wilson provides her Manager-to-Manager segment with Bureau County Farm Bureau Manager Jill Frueh.
We wrap up the show with a Pioneer Agronomy segemnt with Cody Pettit.

On Wednesday’s show we hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel. He discusses state and federal legislation impacting trucking and transportation.
We highlight an Ag in the Classroom event in Mercer County called ACE Camp.
We learn about a weekend event at the Lewis and Clark State Historic site.
We celebrate an FFA Proficiency winner in Ella Anderson from Annawan.

We highlight IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Abigail Hoeft.
Darin Copeland from Prairie Farms Dairy checks in to announce a new ice cream bar.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely provides an update on nutrient stewardship field days.
Dan Hicks at Freese-Notis Weather talks spring weather.

Monday's show features an update from Ilinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. He discusses a piece of legislation involving farmer liability as it relates to chemical use.
We get a Crop Watcher report from David Schaal in Fayette County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Governmental Affairs Bill Bodine discusses wind and solar projects.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

We celebrate the career of Chris Magnuson, who is retiring as Executive Director of News and Communication for Illinois Farm Bureau.
We highlight Bishop Hill Civil War Days taking place this weekend.
We meet Thad Tharp, who serves as District 14 Director for the Illinois Beef Checkoff Board.

Carl O'Connor details a multi-year Knox County cover crop project.
RFD Radio's Rita Frazer has highlights of the first ever Illinois Bacon Day at the state capital.
Matt Montgomery provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment from west central Illinois.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides an update on both native and invasive insects.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities and Livestock Programs discusses the IVET program.
Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty gives spring and summer updates for the program.

Bethany Huelskoetter, OSF HealthCare advanced practice registered nurse in Godfrey joins the program to discuss farm safety topics.
We get a Crop Watcher report from Gary Steward in Stark County and talk weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities provides a number of updates on federal and state issues.
It's scholarship announcement day for Jennifer Smith with the IAA Foundation.
We chat with former farm broadcaster Josh Scramlin, now with the National Pork Producers Council.
Joe Camp at Comstock Investments previews a new market week.

We celebrate the career of FarmWeekNow's Kay Shipman, who is retiring after a stellar career.
We highlight the IHSA state tournament series in bass fishing with Kurt Gibson.

Grain and Feeed Association Executive Director Jeff Adkisson provides an update on a couple of issues.
U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks spring blooming bulbs.
We celebrate National Library Week with Illinois Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton.
A Pioneer agronomy segment wraps up the show.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting and University of Illinois Dr. James Lowe discuss mRNA misinformation.
Randy Graham from Curtis Orchard in Champaign assesses frost damage.
Illinois Corn Growers Association Farm Bill priorities with executive director Rodney Weinzierl. Southern Illinois field visit with Amanda Hartman, who farms with her dad Kenny.

Tuesday's show features a Crop Watch report from Todd Easton from Coles County.
We get an update on the ferttilizer market from Corey Rosenbusch from The Fertilizer Institute.
We have another "We are the 96" segment with Matt Boucher from Livingston County.
The final segment is with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Dan Hicks.

Monday's show features a chat with Oregon Farm Bureau president Angela Bailey.
We talk "Allies in Agriculture" with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse.
National Weather Service Senior Service Hydrologist Matt Wilson provides a Mississippi River flooding update.
Joe Camp at Comstock Investments previews a new market week.

We get an update from Bob Sinkler and Anshu Singh on Corn Belt Ports. 96-million tons of business have flowed through the system in the last year.
USDA Rurual Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan details several Illinois projects that have received USDA funding.
We meet farm broadcaster Joe Gill, who serves as president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Joe is from KASM radio in Minnesota.
SIU Med School registered dietician Charlyn Fargo talks morel mushrooms.

Thursday's show features a regular visit from Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert. Among the items he discusses is the Illinois Agricultural Food Alliance's Ag Ignite effort.
We get an update on the Illinois Soybean Association with Director of Governmental Affairs Andrew Larson.
We finish the show chatting with Congressman Mike Bost. He discusses the Farm Bill and House Ag Committee.

JIm Taylor shares conversations from his travels to Washington DC included a featured conversation with Congresswoman Budzinski. Rita Frazer talks with Midwest Trucker's Association Don Schaefer and celebrates 75 years of customer service and commitment to family and livestock with Martin Auction Service.

NAFB Executive Director Tom Brand talks about the purpose of Washington Watch and keeping AM Radio in the dash of vehicles. Farmweek Cropwatcher report from Jeff Guilander in Jersey County. Rita Frazer shares a Pioneer Agronomy segment with Agronomist Scott Eversgerd. And DeLoss Jahnke shares weather with DTN’s John Baranick.

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau on legislative & regulatory issues. Brenda Matherly, Director of Local Government, on disaster declarations and tax implications for those impacted by recent storms. Jim visits with Clint White, Director of Communications for the Sorghum Checkoff. He tells us his background and journey to his current position. Preview the markets week with Joe Camp, CommStock Investments.

Jim Taylor talks with Tom Heinold, Chief of the Operations Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. Rita Frazer visits with Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello and we wrap up with Paige Van Dyke, the reigning Illinois County Fair Queen.

We recap a Washington County Nutrient Stewardship Field Day with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Raelynn Parmely and Washington County Farm Bureau’s Matt Lilienkamp.
We talk Farmall tractors with Rollie Moore of the Central Illinois IH Collectors.
Katie Wilson’s Manager to Manager county farm bureau segment highlights Sydnee Shafer of Piatt County.

Kyle Brase of Madison County discusses wheat crop and planting conditions in his area of the state.
Crawford County native Carley Travis describes storm damage in that part of the state.
Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel talks road safety with spring planting underway.
Ag in the Classroom’s Kevin Daugherty is highlighting Earth Day activities.

Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association's KJ Johnson provides a few reminders as farmers head to the field for spring planting.
Teri Gianetti promotes the Midwest Horse Fair.
Illinois Wheat Association updates from IWA President Mark Krausz and Megan Dieken Interim Exec.Director.
Freese-Notis Weather's Dan Hicks talks weather.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards provides an update on the spring legislative session and Illinois broadband listening sessions.
We get a Crop Watcher report from Randy Anderson from Saline County.
We chat with the Bunting kids from Livingston County regarding their roles in the "We are the 96" campaign.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Afffairs Bill Bodine highlights broadband listening sessions throughout Illinois. We talk Easter hams with the Illinois Pork Producers Association. We get an update on the Tillamook Creamery project in Decatur. The show wraps up with Mercer County Farm Bureau manager Jenna Preston, who won the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders' Bracket Challenge.

Thursday's show features a recent recap of Illinois storms including a conversation with John Spangler from Fulton County and Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. We also recap the 2023 Ilinois Ag Leadership Foundation class with IALF's Mellisa McMillan. The show finishes with an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting.

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes previews the trapping season.
U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses cool season vegetables. Greg and Ashley Deal from Danvers detail their role in the “We are the 96” campaign.
Illinois Beef Association president Dr. Paul Walker provides an update, including membership season.

Tuesday’s show features an update from Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson. Among the topics she addresses is Farm Bill talks and WOTUS.
We hear from USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan as she has hosted the USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development twice in the last five weeks in Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights two April Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
DTN ag Meteorologist John Baranick discusses the potential for severe weather Tuesday into early Wednesday morning.

First show of April features a conversation with USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small. She was in the Metro East area last week making a funding announcement. State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark details a change in date for this year's Ag Day at the 2023 Illinois State Fair.
We preview a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Cook County Commissioners Josina Morita and Scott Britton and Cook County Farm Bureau’s Director of Governmental Affairs and Public Relations Bona Heinsohn discuss support and approval of pro-ag resolution by Cook County Board.
Our affiliate highlight features Gary Scott at WLDS in Jacksonville. He’s been in radio since 1977.

We cover Illinois Ag Legislative Day in Springfield and hear from a number of guests, including Illinois State FFA Report Levi Maierhofer. We also hear from the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership team, Illinois Farm Bureau president Rich Guebert, and State Rep. Charlie Meier from Okawville. We finish the show with an update from Illinois Specialty Growers Association chairman Randy Graham.

An extended conversation with Illinois Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton on rural development and infrastructure issues.

University of Illinois Extension's Brodie Dunn details the I-Pollinate rogram and Dr, David of the U-of-I discusses a CRP study involving pollinators.
Ben Smith and Terry Johnston highlight the Farm Rescue program now available in Illinois.
State Climiatologist Trent Ford talks about potential for severe weather on Friday.

Rita Frazer reports from the Women In Ag Conference and speaks with Henry County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Laleman. Rita also talked with Hannah Thompson—Weeman, President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
Jean Brokish discusses some of the programs available through American Farmland Trust.
We meet Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame inductee Doug Aller from Berwyn.
Joe Camp at Comstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday's show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Mark Gebhards. Among the topics he discusses is WOTUS activity.
Lynn Weis, Community Health worker with the Farm Family Resource Center at SIU School of Medicine discusses rural mental health issues.
Charlyn Fargo at the SIU Med School talks about making the most out of your food dollar, spring cleaning the frig, freezer, and pantry.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert talks Ag Week, Master Farmers, WOTUS, and Ag Legislative Day.
Aubrey Brown--Technical Market Manager with BASF discusses product launches from the Commodity Classic.
Kane County dairy farmers Andy and Sarah Lenkaitis highlight their role in the “We are the 96” campaign.
Illinois Corn Marketing Board’s Jon Rosenstiel looks at ethanol potential in Japan.

Commodity Classic spotlight with Syngenta, Steve Sterchi Head of Product Strategy & Business Development & TJ Binns Syngenta Agronomy talks about the new product launch for STOREN.
More from Commodity Classic--AgriGold interview with National Agronomy Lead Whitney Monin.
FCAE Coordinator Dean Dittmar highlights an event at the University of Illinois this week involving 150 high school students.
Prairie Farms Dairy's Darin Copeland discusses success at the U.S. Cheese Championship.

Illinois Department of Agriculture's Scott Schirmer discussses the Spotted Lantern Fly and the potential impact it could have on specialty crop growers and backyard gardeners.
Derek Baker and Gordon Hedrick detail an expansion of the AGCO technician training program at Parkland College in Champaign.
John Baranick, DTN ag meteorologist talks heavy rain in the forecast this week.

IAA Credit Union's Nick Sosnowski talks current events in banking.
GROWMARK's Amy Bradford discusses her role in Tuesday's National Ag Day in Washington.
We preview a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features a conversation with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. He discusses funding for mental services for farmers. We get an update on the spring legislative session in Springfield with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Kevin Semlow.
We meet Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame inductee Nan Buckardt of Libertyville.

Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems Development for Illinois Farm Bureau provides several updates including a reminder about the produce safety class.
Illinois Farmer Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities discusses the Illinois General Assembly spring legislative session.
We hear from Master Farmer David Meiss of Gridley.
Kirk Leman of Leman Paint Works in Forrest, Illinois discusses life as a small business owner/operater.

Grant Hammer of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts recaps Soil Health Day.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks unclaimed property including Operation Purple Heart.
Rita Frazer talks with Craig Brekkas Head of North America UPL.
We learn more about the Illinois Centennial Soils Archive Project from the University of Illinois’ Andrew Margenot.
Kendall County’s Kaylee Heap discusses her family’s role in the “We are the 96” campaign.

Julie Hewitt with the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council discusses the Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project.
Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure talks about questions from the Rules for the Road seminars.
GROWMARK Manager of Customer Risk Management Scott Wilson assesses the energy market.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Dan Hicks looks at March weather trends.

Monday's show features an update from Don Schaefer with the Springfield, IL based Mid-West Truckers Association. He discusses pending road construction season plus a busy spring planting season. We celebrate the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame with inductee Eileen Rice of Des Plaines, called the "Fishing Teacher. We also preview a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

We meet IRAP Landowner of the year Dan Dobrinich from Montgomery County. Danelle Burrs, Lee CFB Manager talks Local Government. In our Manager to Manager segment, Katie Wilson talks Local Government involvement with Kankakee CFB Manager Chad Miller.Wrap up with Ashley McDonald, National Pork Board, talking pork sustainability at National Pork Industry Forum.

Greg Claus with the US Department of Commerce talks Broadband. Duane Friend, University of Illinois, provides details on climate webinars. Ken Johnson, University of Illinois, shares information on spring garden preparation. Jeff Kirwan, Illinois Farm Bureau Director, at a Bushels for Hunger donation fighting food insecurity.

Wednesday's show features an update on the farmland market and auction business with Jed Rhoades from Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group. They were at last weekend's WIU Ag Mech Club's Farm Expo.
We celebrate Local Government Week with Ryan Whitehouse, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Politcal Engagement.
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities and Livestock Programs provides an update, including some information on Ag Legislative Day.
We highlight Bureau County farmer Jim Rapp's role in the "We are the 96" campaign.

Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson talks meat labeling, USTR Mexcio corn GMO issue, and Biden Budget.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson celebrates local government week.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins talks about The Regional Five EPA meeting (2/24) and the Illinois list of issues, as well as the success of the ‘Sustaining’ Documentary- and the Illinois Nutrient Stewardship Grant Programs.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks weather.

Monday’s show features a conversation with WIU junior ag student Anna James from Manito, Illinois. She was staffing the School of Agriculture booth at the WIU Ag Mech Club’s Farm Expo over the weekend.
Rita Frazer is on the ground giving us a taste of the Illinois Product Expo this past weekend at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairground.
We talk food insecurity with Nancy Renkes of the River Bend Food Bank. They serve 18 Illinois counties and recently received a $23,000 contribution from a local county farm bureau effort.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Rita Frazer visits with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards on legislative & regulatory issues. We then meet Western Illinois University Distinguished Ag Alum David Erickson. Bill Bodine provides details on Rural Broadbank listening session and wrap up with Kent Feed's Territory Sales Manager Tyler Schleich from the Illinois Beef Expo.

We meet Illinois Farm Bureay members serving on AFBF Advisory Teams: Adam Brown, Macon County, Cheryl Walsh, Peoria County and Austin Flamm, Union County. Later Blake Noland, from Blue Mound, IL talks about his farm and involvement in the We are the 96 campaign.

Rita introduces us to new IDNR Director Natalie Phelps-Finnie. We meet Carey Portell, a Missouri farmer, who will be the keynote speaker at the March 24 Women in Agriculture Conference in the Quad Cities. From the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention, Vice President David Hake. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday's show features USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) from last Friday’s announcement in Galesburg of $18 million in funds for high-speed broadband access to rural communities in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren counties. The money is being awarded to McDonough Telephone Cooperative, whose CEO Jay Griswold is also on the show.
We preview new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Ukraine farmer Gordie Siebring reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
We chat National FFA Week with Illinois FFA President Rachel Hood, who was at the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Annual Meeting this week. Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation’s Mellisa McMillan provides an update on the 2023 class. Fellow Leeson Gord of Sandwich also discusses the program, which leaves for an international trip.
SIU Med School’s Charlyn Fargo talks whole grain foods.

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Illinois' 13th Congressional District discusses her role on the House Ag Committee.
Matt Willits of the Mercer County FFA Alumni promotes a live auction next week and highlights the goals of the group.
We get an update from Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy, who promotes the co-op's award winning cottage cheese.
Mark Read--District 5 Director for the Illinois Soybean Association recaps a trade visit to Egypt.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert discusses membership engagement, board strategy and Farm Bill.
The Livingston County Soil and Conservation District is featured with conversations with Chair Lee Bunting and Becky Taylor—Resource Conservationist.
We learn about Farm Rescue coming to Illinois with Marketing Program Manager Dan Erdman.
District 3 FCAE Coordinator Jennifer Waters promotes National FFA Week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards recaps the Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference.
We celebrate National FFA Week with Illinois State FFA Treasurer Kate Colgan, who attended this week’s Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Annual Meeting in Peoria.
Mercer County farmer Chad Bell discusses his role in the “We are the 96” campaign.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks an active weather system impacting Illinois Wednesday.

We celebrate National FFA Week with the Prairie Central FFA officer team—including Carla Kilgus, Grace Lemenager, Hannah Miller and Ellie Ellis. They’re also members of the chapter’s national champion Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team and are raising funds for a trip to Scotland. Jennifer McCaffrey, Assistant Dean, Family and Consumer Science for University of Illinois Extension discusses listening sessions regarding Local Food Purchasing Assistance programs. Eric Relph with Comstock Investments previews a shortened market week.

IL Corn director Sarah Hastings reacts to this week’s Mexico corn decree. DeLoss Jahnke visits with Joe Miller at the Case IH booth at the National Farm Machinery Show.
Robbie McBeath from the Illinois Broadband Lab discusses broadband funding opportunities. He was a speaker at the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs with his monthly visit on the RFD Today.

Illinois Farm Bureau Association Director of Food Systems Development Reghela Scavuzzo recaps last month’s Everything Local conference and highlights a couple of upcoming programs.
DeLoss Jahnke from the National Farm Machinery Show highlighting the Kubota booth.
New Berlin farmer Marty Marr discusses his role in the “We are the 96” campaign.
We meet Lawrence County Farm Bureau Manager Kacie Haag in Katie Wilson’s Manager to Manager segment.

Wall to wall coverage from the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference.
IFB prez Rich Guebert discusses the importance of the event for the membership.
NCGA’s Neil Caskey provides reaction to the Mexico GMO corn decree
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins provides numerous updates.
U.S. EPA’s Rod Snyder served as GALC keynote speaker. He discussed why it’s important for the agency to be at events like GALC.

Valentine’s Day highlight on Keith & Heather Poppy. They share the story of relationship that got their start in Farm Bureau. Rodney Knittel, IFB Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure talks about Rules of the Road programs and Driving Agriculture Forward scholarship now with additional sponsorships by Illinois Soybean Association. Weather with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather.

Mid-West Truckers Association’s Don Schaefer recaps the Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show. He also discusses a couple of federal and state issues and provides an update on the labor shortage involving the industry.
Findlay, Illinois farmer Troy Uphoff details his participation in the National Corn Growers Association’s yield contest.
Comstock Investments’ Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Thursday's show includes regular updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards and IDOA Director Jerry Costello. We discuss the impacts of a mild winter on the insect population with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We also talk truck driving labor issues with Jesse Merrell of NHH in Tipton, Indiana. Interview recorded at last weekend’s Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show in Peoria.

RJ Podeschi, Dean of the Tabor School of Business at Millikin University discusses the new Agribusiness Major at the school.
USDA food safety specialist Archie Magoulas talks Super Bowl Sunday food.
New President of Illinois Pork Producers Association is Chad Leman. He spoke with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer at this week’s Illinois Pork Expo.

Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson joins the show to talk ag policy in Washington. She discusses proposed legislation to prohibit foreign adversaries from owning U.S. farmland.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely previews Mississippi North Central watershed planning meetings.
DTN AG meteorologist John Baranick provides latest weather update.

Luke Lish from McNay Truck Line in Quincy discusses labor market in trucking industry from Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show in Peoria.
Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood also from the truck and trailer show talks trucking issues.
Retiring Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty provides reaction to the latest jobs report.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Bill Bodine, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs provides an update on the latest development with the Heartland Greenway project.
Viola farmer Chad Bell will be featured in an Illinois Farm Families Super Bowl TV ad promoting the “We are the 96” campaign. He talks about the experience.
Burke Minsley and Katie Hulsey with the US Geological Survey discuss the 2023 U.S. Geological Survey study of the Illinois River Basin.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards provides a number of updates including IFB’s “Allies in Agriculture” effort.
Rita Frazer checks in with Illinois Beef Association VP Dave Duzan from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in New Orleans.
Illinois Ag In the Classroom Education Director Kevin Director previews next week's virtual meeting with county coordinators.
We meet Kathy’s Kitchen owner and operator Kathy Keylor from Virginia, Illinois.

Scott Wilson, Manager Customer Risk Management for GROWMARK discusses current energy market conditions.
We get an update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2023 with program director Melissa McMillan and fellow Bo Gentry from Downs.
Pat Hill, Weed Management and Chemistry Stewardship Manager for Bayer talks crop protection.

We meet the founders of the Rural Indexing Project, Zach Huelsing & Jon Lehman. They have been providing original photographic documentation of buildings, signs, and symbols since 2010.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis Dairy Council discusses healthy food choices.
Meteorologist Dan Hicks with Freese-Notis Weather recaps January conditions.

State Director for USDA Rural Development Betsy Dirksen Londrigan provides program updates including February application deadline for Rural Business Development Grant Program.
Randy Graham with Illinois Specialty Growers recaps the energy from the Everything Local conference.
Helen Van Beck of American Farmland Trust details the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership.
And Comstock Investments' Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Friday's show featuresIllinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. He breaks down several Springfield items.
Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Bost talks several ag issues.
Dr. Dan Miller of the Millikin University math department details a robotics competition on the Decatur campus this weekend.
Darin Copeland of Prairie Farm Dairy highlights yogurt and dips.

State Conservationist Ivan Dozier reflects on his career in Thursday's show.
We hear from Jack Ratcliffe, who serves as Boone County Fair Board Vice President. He talks county fair business during the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Meeting.
And Grant Hammer provides the latest information from the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Wednesday's show features a conversation with newly crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Paige VanDyke. Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller discusses new Farm Bill and her role on House Ag Committee. University of Illinois Extension’s Jay Solomon promotes Certified Livestock Training Workshops this winter. And Jon Rosensteel details his role on Illinois Corn Marketing Board.

Tuesday's show features a visit with Craig Vivian and Tammy LaPrad at Monmouth College. They detail the school’s Rural Education Initiatives program, which has received $750,000 in federal funding. Mike and Deb Hufendick from Hufendick Farm Market in Plainfield discuss USDA funding they’ve received to expand meat processing capacity.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks a developing winter storm expected to impact central and southern Illinois.

Monday's show features coverage from the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs 112th annual meeting in Spring. We hear from IAAF board president Jill Hardesty and director Tom Moore. We also chat with Kelly Honegger, new Fairbury Fair Board president. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Comstock Investments.

Julie Hewitt, NREC previews the Insight Live event on February 9. Betsy Dirksen Londrigan from Everything Local conference last week on interaction with growers and matching them up with programs offered by the USDA. Lauren Lurkins talks about her involvement in an EPA Farm Ranch Rural Communities advisory Committee (FRRCC) and updates us on the WOTUS Lawsuit. Charlyn Fargo talks price of eggs, alternative sources of protein and what to cook when the weather turns cold.

IFB President Richard Guebert talks AFBF annual meeting including Illinois policy adoption.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement manager Gracie Pierson highlights the “We are the 96” ad campaign involving the Illinois Farm Families Coalition. Montgomery Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson introduces us to Carroll County Farm Bureau Manager Chas Heeren in her Manager to Manager segment. Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation chats ag policy with a new Congress being seated.

Kelly Estes, State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator. Getting set for 2023 survey season and talks 2023 threats. Luke Allen, Program Advisor District 2 FCAE, Highlights three new ag programs being created next school year in his district. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse previews Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference on 2/14.

Tuesday’s show features a recap of the lame duck legislative in Springfield with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Kevin Semlow. We also get an update from the Illinois Soybean Association and talk weather with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday’s show features a conversation with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. We also highlight the New Philadelphia historic site. We learn about an Attracting Rural Residents webinar and finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features an update from Mark Gebhards, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. We visit with Jackie Sambursky from the Illinois Department of Agriclutre at the Everything Local Conference. And we finish the show highlighlighting the undefeated Black Hawk College soil judging team.

Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello opened the Everything Local-Specialty Growers Conference in Springfield celebrating local foods partnerships and the Illinois programs that celebrate the diversity in the state. Celebrating 50 year 4-H leader Joyce Smith in Mercer County. OSF’s Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand on the importance of calling 911 for an ambulance rather than driving yourself and knowing CPR. wrap up with an Illinois Pork Producers update from Lana Shovlin.

We hear about a Counties of Excellence honor for the Cook County Farm Bureau in today’s show. We learn about Rules for the Road seminars coming up this winter. We talk about monthly Climate Webinars and finish Wednesday’s show with an update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Tuesday’s show features a conversation with Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson. We hear from Senate Ag Committee chief economist John Newton and also highlight Illinois Counties of Excellence from the AFBF annual meeting. We finish the show talking weather with meteorologist Dan Hicks from Freese-Notis Weather.

We talk all things economy with Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty on Monday’s show. We also recognize Illinois Counties of Excellence at the AFBF Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico. And we preview a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday’s show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. We learn about the Most Endangered Historic Places List with Landmarks Illinois and talk garden catalogs with University of Illinois Extension’s Ken Johnson. We finish the show celebrating community pride with 100 years of the Winchester Invitational Tournament.

Thursday’s show features reaction to the EPA’s WOTUS rule from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins. We get an update from the Illinois Beef Association and Illinois Ag in the Classroom. We preview the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Conference. And the show finishes with a James Taylor interviewing a Dustin Hoffmann, not the musician and actor, but two farm broadcasters.

We preview the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Assication convention on Wednesday's show. We get an update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation and check in with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity & Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting.

Tuesday's show features Jennifer Smith discussing the 2023 scholarship application process for the IAA Foundation. We talk the auction market with Kurt Campbell from BigIron Auctions. We check in with the Illinois FFA officer team and finish the show talking weather with DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick.

The first show of the year features Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely highlighting 2023 nutrient stewardship and pollinator conservation grants. We learn about the Illinois High School Glory Days website which memorializes 1,200 closed or defunct schools in Illinois. We also preview a new market week with Comstock Investments' Joe Camp.

Our final show of the year features some of Jim Taylor's favorite conversations duirng 2022, including Sweet Corn Appreciation Day, State Fair Ag Day and the best concession stand pork chop sandwich.

We get an update from NRCS in today's show. We learn about USDA Rural Development funding for Country Classic Cars in Staunton. We also have some best of conversations from 2022--including new National FFA officer Gracie Murphy, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Evan Hultine, and ISU student Abigail Herbert recruiting future Redbirds during the National FFA Convention.

Wednesday’s show features a conversation with the National Association of Farm broadcasting Executive Director Tom Band. He discusses the lack of AM radio on the dash of eletric vehciles. We also check in with Illinois farm Bureau’s Mike Doherty. He promotes the Illinois Wheat Association’s Double Crop Forum next month and also promotes completing the Census of Agriculture. We recap 2022 weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford and finish the show highlighting a local county farm bureau effort in Bureau County.

In today's show we learn about the group Chicago Farmers. We highlight some of Illinois' brightest 4-H leaders. We finish the show talking weaher with Dan Hicks from Freese-Notis Weather.

On Monday's show we preview the Everything Local Conference set for Jan. 11-13 in Springfield. We speak with Ameren Illinois about their Google Nest Program. We catch up with former IDNR public information officer Tim Schweizer and finish the show previewing a shortened market week with Joe Camp.

Scott Wilson, GROWMARK energy talks fuel prices and availability. Jim Jacobs, COUNTRY CEO talks about his HS Basketball Career. Darin Copeland, Prairie Farms Dairy talks about dairy products for the holidays.

Thursday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We talk winter weather with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. We highlight a multi-county farm bureau effort focusing on mental health. We finish the show with an Illinois Corn Marketing update.

Congressman Rodney Davis and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos reflect on their years of service to Illinois. Nate Prater, Golden Harvest agronomist, talks 2022 results and preparations for 2023.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Illinois FBFM's Brad Zwilling about his latest piece on the FarmDocDaily website. We get an FCAE update with John Heiser. We talk holiday foods with Charlyn Fargo, registred dietician from the SIU Med School. The show finishes with DTN ag meteorologist Teresa Deutchman.

Monday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins. She discusses her work with the Hypoxia Task Force. We meet Gail Stratman from FMC. We talk with Joe Steffen, Newark FFA Adviser, who also plays Santa and has a massive Christmas light display at his home. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhard. We also get an update from American Farmland Trust and visit with Michael Ganschow, featured in the Illinois Farm Bureau documentary “Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story.” We finish the show celebrating the Carroll County Farm Bureau and their "Harvest for All" program.

Thursday's show features a regular visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. We also get an update from the United Soybean Board. We meet the new Coles County Farm Bureau Manager. And we finish the show speaking with Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson.

Rodney Knittel talks about upcoming Transportation Seminars that will be held this coming winter and involvement in Waterways Council. Mark Schleusener NASS talks Ag Census
Vanessa Wright, Young Leader Program Coordinator, updates us on upcoming YL Programs
Dave Kestel, Will County Farm Bureau talks to us about their involvement in the Wreaths across America program. Monica Nyman, St Louis Dairy Council talks Charcuterie Boards for holiday gatherings.

Tuesday’s show features plenty of updates. We hear from the Illinois Pork Producers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We finish the show talking weather with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Dan Hicks.

We kick the week off with a discussion on the Economy with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mike Doherty. Rita Frazer then visits with Midwest Truckers' Don Schaefer who provides a reminder of deadlines coming up in December and previews 2023. Joe Camp, CommStock Investments shares commentary to kick off the trading week.

Friday's show features updates from the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois along with the National Grain and Feed Association. We chat with the outgoing Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Chair Aaron Mitchell. We learn about a new agritourism project in Alexis involving Clydesdales. We visit with the new Illinois N-REC chair. The final segment is with IHSA executive director Craig Anderson discussing the state championship football games returning to Illinois State University.

Thursday's show features a conversation with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We hear from country music recording artist Eddie Montgomery, who performed at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. We also get updates from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation and Illinois Beef Association.

Wednesday's show includes coverage of the American Seed Trade Association's annual event in Chicago. We learn about the U-of-I Extension's collaboration with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs on the Regional Food Economic Development Project. We also highlight the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau's ag rural fire protection grant program.

We wrap up Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting delegate session with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We meet new Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Chair Sadie Asher from Henry County. We visit with Discussion Meet winner Ryan Reeverts. We highlight two new Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors--Jeff Weber and Brent Pollard. The final segment of the show is with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Today's show originates from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Chicago. We discuss the latest Illinois Farm Bureau action request with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Kevin Semlow. We also hear from the FB Act Award winner for 2022, Jake Armstrong, who serves as Warren-Henderson County Farm Bureau president. We highlight the Illinois Farm Bureau documentary "Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story", which previewed at the annual meeting over the weekend. We get an update with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins. And we finish the show talking markets with Joe Camp at Comstock Investments.

We talk broadband in today's show with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. We get an update with USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. U-of-I Extension educator in horticulture discusses Christmas tree selection and we finish the show highlighting E15 legislation with Jim Reed from the Illinois Corn Marketing Board.

Thursday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We highlight an Illinois Farm Bureau documentary called "Sustaining Our Future--A Farm Family's Story." We finish the program with an update from Landmarks Illinois.

We honor the Illinois Milk Producers Association Dairy Industry Service Award winner on today's show. We learn about the Central Illinois CEO program. We also get updates from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Ag in the Classroom and Illinois Specialty Growers.

It's a Giving Tuesday themed show with two examples benefitting Ag in the Classroom. We also hear about the Hams for Hero's program with the Illinois Pork Producers Association. The final segment is with John Baranick, DTN ag meteorologist.

Monday's show features a conversation with University of Illinois Extension's Peggy Doty about apex predators and sightings in Illinois. We also highlight the Seneca FFA chapter. They finished third nationally in the Landscape/Nursery CDE at the National FFA Convention last month. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features an energy market conversation with GROWMARK's Scott Wilson. We celebrate the IHSA and IPPA's Pork & Pigskins Champion--Hall Township High School. We meet the new Illinois Corn Growers Association president. We wrap up the show with Pigskins with DeLoss, Rita and Jim.

Jim Taylor shares information on a proposed Basketball Coaches HOF and learn about the Bobblehead Museum, andidea of a Rockford, IL native. Wrap up talking to West Central HS Principal Jason Kirby. Their HS won the 8-man football championship, and he talks with Jim about being thankful.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert previews the annual meeting. We hear from Illinois Farm Business Farm Management's Brad Zwilling. His latest piece in FarmDocDaily deals with rising interest rates and the impact on the farm. We check in at the Illinois Corn Growers Association's annual meeting. And we get an update from Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We hear comments from US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City last week. We talk about the power of "thank you" from a University of Illinois study. And we finish the show with an update from Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday's show features a conversation with IDNR Director Colleen Callahan. We celebrate RFD Radio's Rita Frazer, who was named Farm Broadcaster of the Year last week at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention in Kansas City. We discuss Prop 12 with National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Rita Frazer visits with AFBF President Zippy Duvall. Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association, shares the future of ethanol. Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association Agronomist talks about the efforts of the Association to assist soybean producers.
Rita, DeLoss and Jim talk about the NAFB organization, their involvement and the importance of being involved and wrap up with Pigskin Picks.

Wednesday's show features a chat with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse. We learn about the Illinois Woodchip Bioreactor Partnership. We preview the first weekend of the firearm deer hunting season in Illinois with IDNR. We get an update from the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts. And we finish the show talking ag education with Casey Bolin from Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE).

Tuesday's show features information from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins on PFAS comments. We highlight more National FFA coverage with chats with former Illinois FFA President Adam Loker and Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School grad Christina White, who was staffing the University of Illinois ACES booth. We wrap up the show talking weather with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation on trucking and transportation issues with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association. We talk about the importance on an annual insurance review on the farm with COUNTRY Financial representative Andrew Deedrich. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

The Veterans Day edition of the show features a conversation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture about the "Homegrown by Heroes" program. We visit with veteran Dan Swanson of Henry County. He also farms and serves in the Illinois House. We finish the show with Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Rita and Jim.

Thursday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We highlight the Streator FFA Chapter, a National FFA finalist in the Model of Excellence category. We meet the Lake County Farm Bureau Manager and finish the show with a Pioneer Agronomy segment.

We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel in Wednesday's show. We talk garden clean-up with U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson. We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson. Alan Bjerga checks in from the National Milk Producers Federation. And we finish the show with a segment from the Illinois Soybean Association.

Tuesday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins and University of Illinois’ Dr. Kaiyu Guan. The two discuss a carbon monitoring system. We learn about the Illinois Farm Bureau Think LINK program. We visit with Lauren Wolter, a Breese Central FFA member and National Finalist in extemporaneous speaking at the National FFA Convention last month in Indianapolis. We finish the show talking weather with Dan Hicks from Freese-Notis Weather.

Monday's show features a conversation about small scale solar projects with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. We get an update from Illinois Ag in the Classroom with Education Manager Chris Wyant. Hear reaction on the latest jobs report from Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty and we finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features a special interview with former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood and former Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello. We finish the show with Friday's Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim & Rita.

Thursday's show highlights funding for Saline River Farms in Williamson County from USDA. We talk Illinois Farm Bureau resolutions process with IFB Vice President Brian Duncan. We get an update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association. We talk with the Illinois Corn Growers Association about a collaboration with the Illinois Soybean Association and IHSA. The show finishes with a Pioneer agronomy update.

Wednesday's show features an update with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting. We check in with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. And we have two more interviews from last week's National FFA Convention--national proficiency award winner Lizzie Schafer of Taylorville and Chase Howell of Williamsfield, who was staffing the Black Hawk East booth.

We highlight an event at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago featuring Midwest Dairy, the IHSA, an Illinois dairy family and Chicago Bear David Montgomery. We also have more National FFA Convention coverage with Newark's Ty Steffen--a national proficiency winner; newly elected National FFA officer Gracie Murphy from Macomb; and Don Donovan with USDA NRCS. The show wraps up talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We get an update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. We highlight the Cambridge FFA Chapter as they were named National Premier Chapter in the Growing Leaders category at last week's National FFA Convention. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Jim Taylor is on the road at the National FFA Convention, meeting with Illinois members being recognized. The show wraps up with Pigskin Picks!

We get an update from Jeff Adkisson, Grain & Feed Association. National FFA Convention is in full swing, and Jim speaks with two state proficiency finalists, Blake Twenhafel and Marie Baxley. Rita shares a conversation with Corn Grower Jason Bunting who hosted an event hosted at their Family Farm in Livingston County. Wrap up with a Pioneer Agronomy Segment with Dr. Matt Montgomery.

Wednesday's show kicks off with Brad Zwilling, FBFM talking about budgeting and expenses. Jim then talks with Sullivan Auctioneers about farmland sales. Rita Frazer visits with Illinois Farm Bureau staff about the upcoming annual meeting. We then talk energy with Scott Wilson, GROWMARK and wrap up with an update from Darin Copeland, Prairie Farms Dairy.

We talk all things conservation with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. We celebrate the Pork & Pigskins Champion--Hall Township High School. We get an update from Monica Nyman with the St. Louis Dairy Council and finish the show talking weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday’s show features an update with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. We talk all things specialty growers with Randy Graham, who serves as chairman of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association. Illinois FFA Center executive director Mindy Bunselmeyer stops by in advance of National FFA Convention. And we finish the show previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Comstock Investments.

Friday's show features an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We talk soybean weed control with Corteva. We learn about the Sherrard FFA horse judging team. And we finish the show with Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Rita and Jim.

Thursday's show features a visit with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert. We celebrate the Burlington Central FFA chapter as they prepare for the National FFA Convention later this month. We talk all things local foods with Raghela Scavuzzo, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development. And we finish the show with a Pioneer agronomy segment.

We talk local government on the show today with Ryan Whitehouse, who serves as Associate Director of Local Government and political Engagement for Illinois Farm Bureau. We get an Ag in the Classroom update from Sarah Kaper in Champaign County. She is involved with a "Wake up with Ag" segment on WCIA TV. We talk ag education with FCAE's John Heiser and finish the show with an Illinois Beef Association Segment.

Tuesday’s show features safety reminders from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association as the fall ammonia application season approaches. We make an on the farm visit to Baum Farms in Geneseo. Katie Wilson stops by for a county farm bureau manager to manager segment and we finish the show talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. We also meet Ashley Beutke, who serves as member Engagement Manager for Illinois Farm Bureau. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Comstock Investments.

Friday's show features a conversation with regular contributor Mark Gebhards, who serves as Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau. We highlight the Carrol County Farm Bureau "Adopt A Legislator" program. We learn about Bayer Fund's America's Farmers Grow Communities. And we finish the show with DeLoss, Jim and Rita and "Pigskin Pickins"'.

Thursday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. We get an update from Megan Miller with the Illinois Soybean Association. We highlight the Bureau Valley FFA chapter, which is headed to the National FFA Convention later this month. We finish the show checking in with Pioneer agronomist Emily Huber.

Wednesday show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Rodney Knittel. He discusses the Illinois Harvest Permit. We talk dairy numbers with Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation. We get a regular update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We talk Supreme Court arguments concerning California’s Prop 12 with American Farm Bureau Federation’s Travis Cushman and finish the show checking in with Grant Hamer of Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

We talk Census of Agriculture on the program today with Mark Schleusener from USDA NASS. We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson. We meet one of the Savory 16 in the IHSA and IPPA Pork and Pigskins Championship--Kewanee High School. And we finish the show talking weather with Freese-Notis meteorologist Dan Hicks.

Mike Doherty talks the Jobs Report, inflation, and other economic factors. Getting to know Ryan Tate, IFB’s Associate Director of Local Government. We start the trading week with markets with CommStock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday’s show features a conversation with Bill Bodine, who serves as Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs for Illinois Farm Bureau. He discusses the latest on the proposed Heartland Greenway project. We celebrate National 4-H Week with Brady Clark, who is now a junior at Southern Illinois University. We check in with Delana Erbsen at Iowa State University. She is a graduate of Eastland High School and is preparing for the National FFA Convention. Friday also means Pigskin Pickens’ with DeLoss, Rita and Jim.

Thursday’s show features an update with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We talk with Pete Fandel, who is an ag professor at Illinois Central College and also involved with the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership. We highlight an upcoming event at the Birthplace Museum of Ronald Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. We finish the show promoting October Pork Month with Lana Shovlin from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Wednesday’s show features a s conversation with Tasha Bunting, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity & Livestock Programs. We talk trucking with Bruce Jung of Jung Trucking. It’s National Pork Month and we get an update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association, and also highlight the IPPA and IHSA’s Pork and Pigskins Championship with the product from El Paso-Gridley High School. We also celebrate National 4-H Week with Nicole Hill of Dixon, who attends Black Hawk East in Henry County.

Tuesday's show features a visit from regular contributor to the program, Mark Gebhards, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities. We also hear from IFB Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins, reminding members that there are just a few days remaining to respond to an action request involving atrazine. We also celebrate 10-4 National Truckers Appreciation Day with Sarah Over from LaSalle County, a recipient of an IAA Foundation Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship. We finish the show talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

We kick off a new month of shows visiting with Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Ferguson. She provides several updates heading into the November mid-terms. We celebrate National 4-H week with Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership team member Ross Vancil from Henderson County. We highlight IAA Foundation ag teacher grant recipient Lexi Hilliker from Pecatonica High School. And we finish the show previewing a new market week with Joe Camp at Comstock Investments.

Friday's show features a conversation with IAA Foundation ag teacher grant program recipient Kylie Miller from Prairie Central High School. We also highlight an RFD Radio Network affiliate, WKJT in Effingham with Greg Sapp. The show finishes with Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim & Rita.

We remember Elizabeth Weidner, who passed away a year ago today from childhood cancer. Also on Thursday’s show, an update from the Illinois Corn Growers Association. We hear from National FFA officer candidate Gracie Murphy from Macomb, who just finished her term as Illinois FFA Secretary. We finish the show talking pumpkin picking with University of Illinois Extension Educator Ken Johnson.

Illinois Farm Business Farm Management’s Brad Zwilling joins the show Wednesday. He discusses his latest piece in FarmDocDaily—Financial Summary of Illinois Farms for 2021. We also learn about an effort to save an old water tower in Millstadt, Illinois. We also get updates from USDA Rural Development’s Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Randy Graham from Illinois Specialty Growers.

Tuesday's show features an update from State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. We meet an IAA Foundation ag teacher grant recipient, Mason Fesser from Nokomis High School. We finish the show talking weather with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday’s show features a conversation with the Pittsfield FFA chapter. They are national finalist in the Strengthening Agriculture category. We also learn about an event at the Conserv FS facility in Waterman. They are hosting a Land Use Career Development event later this week. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features a conversation with regular contributor to the program--Mark Gebhards, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Commodities and Governmental Affairs. We also talk the stress of harvest with Dr. Jeffrey Hoschek. We talk farm safety with John Lee from the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. We highlight an event coming up at the Amish Heritage Center in Arthur. And Friday means Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Rita and Jim.

Thursday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert. We also get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzo. We talk 2023 crop year projects with Julie Hewitt from Illinois NREC. We also chat about ag education with FCAE program adviser Megan Coy and we finish the show celebrating Prairie Farms Dairy success with Darin Copeland.

Wednesday’s show features a conversation with Ryan Whitehouse, who serves as Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement for Illinois Farm Bureau. We recap the Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington Trip. And we preview an impressive tractor and truck museum auction in Frankfort, Illinois with Dan Mecum at Mecum Auction.

We talk National Farm Safety and Health Week and longtime farm safety specialist Amy Rademaker at Carle Foundation Hospital. We get an update from Kevin Daugherty with Ag in the Classroom. Jeff Guilander from Jersey County provides a CropWatcher report. And we finish the show talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday’s show features a regular visit from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. We get an update from Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation. We highlight Illinois Central College’s industry immersion event. And we finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features a conversation with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. We highlight this weekend's 61st Annual Working Farm Show near Geneseo. We learn about a gift from the Illinois Soybean Association to IAA Foundation and we get an update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. Plus Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim & Rita.

Thursday's show features regular contributor Mark Gebhards, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. Plus Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks 2022 Illinois Grain Tour and Farm Safety & Health Week. We hear from Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association’s new Outreach Agronomist. We also learn about the Illinois Deer Donation Program, which involves the work of three extension educators.

We talk harvest safety with Illinois Farm Bureau assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel. We learn about the resources and services available for disabled farmers through the AgrAbility program. We highlight WIU’s Ag Day event at this Saturday’s WIU football game. Wednesday’s show wraps up with an update from Landmarks Illinois.

Wednesday show features a visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We also learn about UMOS--United Migrant Opportunity Services and the National Farmworker Jobs Program. We get an update from Raelynn Parmley, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager. The final segment is with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday’s show features coverage of the announcement of $4.5 million in federal funding for the USDA ag lab in Peoria. We hear from U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Cheri Bustos along with Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer. We also visit with 2022 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award winner Evan Hultine from Bureau County. A new market week means a preview from Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday’s show features a visit with Sherrard FFA President Ryley Zippe. His chapter is hosting a field day south of the Quad Cities next week. We chat with Jonathan Coppess, who serves as the Director of the Gardner Ag Policy Program at the University of Illinois. He discusses the Inflation Reduction Act and Farm Bill. We visit with 17th District Congressional District candidate Esther Joy King. And Friday means Pigskin Pickins’ with DeLoss, Jim & Rita.

Thursday's show includes an extensive update from the State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We also celebrate the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Excellence in Agriculture Award winner Kaylee Heap from Minooka. The show finishes with an update from the Illinois Beef Association.

Wednesday’s show features a conversation with Ted McKinney, who formerly served as Undersecretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. We also get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting. We learn about IDNR public information meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease. We also meet the new McDonough County Farm Bureau Manager.

Tuesday’s show features a conversation on all things economy with Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty. We meet Drew Hohenboken, whose family was runner-up for 2022 Illinois Conservation Farm Family of the Year. We check in with CropWatcher Eric Shields from Jackson County and we finish the show talking weather DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

The Labor Day edition of RFD Today features a conversation with small town and small school IHSA hoops legend Jay Shidler, who grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He has authored a book titled "Blonde Bomber: A Ride With Shide". We also preview a new market week with Joe Camp at Comstock Investments.

Friday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. He discusses landowner rights issues as a number of wind and solar projects are being proposed throughout Illinois. We hear from Maddie Earnest, Manager of the GROW Gallery with the St. Louis Science Center as she talks about the history of the GROW Exhibit. We also visit with the coach and a player from the Red Hill volleyball team as they have won the IHSA, Midwest Dairy & Undeniably Dairy Fuel Your Fun Tik Tok Challenge. We finish the show with Pigskin Pickins’.

The first show of September features an extended conversation with University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen. He discusses the school agricultural footprint. We also talk energy market stuff with GROWMARK's Scott Wilson heading into the Labor Holiday weekend. And we get updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins and Illinois Pork Producers Association's Lana Shovlin.

We talk about mums season with University of Illinois horticulture educator Ken Johnson. Wednesday's show also features a conversation with Eric Brevik, who serves as Dean of the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences at SIU. We also hear about Bayer's America's Farmers Grow Communities program and get an update from Midwest Dairy.,

Tuesday’s show features a conversation with Kane County Farm Bureau Manager Steve Arnold. They are hosting a public planting Sept. 1-2 for their Illinois Prairie Po llinator Rain Garden. We get a CropWatcher report from Mary Streitmater in Peoria County. Randy Graham provides an update from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and we finish the show taking weather with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

A new week of content includes regular contributor to the program Mark Gebhards, who serves as Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau. We get an update on many of the USDA Rural Development programs from State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

We swing into the weekend highlighting the first Friday night of the new high school football season. It's all about small towns, small schools and community as we chat with Monticello football coach Cully Welter, CropWatcher and referee Brent Clair from Adams County, Mercer County High School marching band director Rusty Ruggles, and Olympia High School FFA advisor Bryce Hoffman stops by to talk Friday night pork chops. We finish the show with our first Pigskin Pickins' of the new season with Rita, DeLoss and Jim.

Thursday’s show features a visit with McLean County farmer Paul Schuler. His farm hosted Wednesday’s Illinois Ag Legislative Roundtable event. We also catch up with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adan Nielsen at the event. We learn about regional conservation partnerships from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins. And we finish the show with an update from Illinois Corn Growers Association president Rodney Weinzierl.

Brad Zwilling, FBFM talks farmland values. University of Illinois Extension gives a preview of an upcoming pumpkin field day. Jeff Adkisson, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois checks in with us and we wrap up with Darin Copeland, Prairie Farms Dairy.

Tuesday's show features an update with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. We get a CropWatcher report from Tom Ritter in Macon County. Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights the final Nutrient Stewardship Field Day of 2022 and we finish the show with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday’s show features three regular contributors to the program. We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan recaps Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair. And Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week. The show also features information on the Farm Family Resource Initiative and the 833-FARM-SOS helpline from SIU Med School’s Karen Stallman.

We wrap a week of shows celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council as we hear from chairman Jeff Kirwan from New Windsor. We chat with the Illinois High School Association’s Tracie Henry as the organization is partnering with the Illinois Pork Producers Association to find the state’s best concession stand pork chop sandwich. We finish the show with an update from the St. Louis Dairy Council.

Thursday' show highlights the Illinois Conservation Farm Family of the Year, the Ulen's from Ullin. We check in at Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair and learn about Copi, the rebrand of the invasive Asian carp. We transition to the Specialty Growers tent at the State Fair and feature the Farmer of the Day--Greg and Maria Anderson from Maria's Mums and More. We finish the show meeting another IAA Foundation scholarship winner.

Wednesday’s show includes coverage from Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert. We talk with the new Illinois FFA Reporter Levi Maierhofer and then head to the livestock barns to learn about the Illini Dairy Club and visit with exhibitor Sheridan Hank. We finish the show talking all things specialty growers with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Raghela Scavuzzo.

A new week of shows begins with a regular contributor to the program Mark Gebhards, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. We have Illinois State Fair coverage from one of the livestock barns. We also talk all things trucking with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. Joe Camp with Comstock Investments finishes the show previewing a new market week.

Friday's show includes a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins. She discusses a membership action request concerning proposed EPA atrazine restrictions. We also high the Carroll County and get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson. We also check in at the Illinois State Fair and speak with exhibitor Lauren Toohill, a recent grad from Heyworth High School. She is a grand champion in popcorn.

Thursday's show features coverage from the Illinois State Fair with conversations from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello, Illinois Beef Association's Josh St. Peters and Illinois Farm Bureau's Melissa Rhode. We also have coverage from the Georgetown Fair and Katie Wilson provides her monthly manager to manager segment highlighting the Pike-Scott County Farm Bureau.

Wednesday's show features coverage from the Orr Research Center ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday in west central Illinois. We get a regular update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We talk tomato plants with U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson and finish the show with a Field & Bean segment from the Illinois Soybean Association.

Rita Frazer visits with Ellyn Ferguson, Congressional Quarterly to get an update on national issues. Later she talks with FarmWeek Crop Watcher Todd Easton from Coles County
Rita and DeLoss Jahnke attended the Illinois Corn Growers 50th anniversary celebration. They visit with Bill Christ, Woodford County, former chair with Illinois Corn Marketing Board and Rod Weinzierl, ICGA Executive Director. The show wraps up with weather with Dan Hix, Freese Notis.

An update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities, Mark Gebhards. We then talk job, inflation, housing and other economic factors with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mike Doherty. Wrap up the show with a market conversation with Comm Stock Investment's Joe Camp.

Bill Bodine Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business & Regulatory Affairs as IFB follows the potential impact of ICC filings last week by utility companies and what impacted landowners need to know. Rita reports from Clear View Farms in Macoupin County farm with Molly Rosentreter about her experience on the IFB Market study tour to the EU and her leadership and service. IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson talks about the need for Officials for events.

Kelly Estes gives a monthly Illinois Pest Survey Update.
Rodney Knittel covers the Illinois Farm Bureau funding of Corn Belt Ports.
Western Showdown – a competition of 12 County Fair Livestock Champions.
Kevin Daugherty gives an IAITC update

On Wednesday's show we learn about the Diverse Corn Belt Project. We also get an update from Tasha Bunting, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity & Livestock Programs. We hear the latest on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation's Class of 2023. We finish the show discussing the nomination process for the Certified Crop Adviser awards with Illinois Farm Bureau Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely.

Tuesday's show features coverage of the the first ever Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois that was held Monday in Savanna. We get a CropWatcher report from Josh Sullivan in Christian County and we finish the show talking weather with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features an update on the Illinois Farm Bureau resolutions process with IFB Vice President Brian Duncan. We also chat with Steve Warrick and Randy Aberle, who chair the Agricultural, Production and National Issues and Natural Resources subcommittees. We learn about a Western Illinois University Employer Town Hall event in the Quad Cities this week. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investment's Joe Camp.

Friday's show features regular contributor to the program, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We get an update from State Director for USDA Rural Development in Illinois--Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. The final segment is with former Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Chuck Hartke, who has authored a book highlighting his career.

Thursday's show features a conversation with Dr. Sarah Loy. She is the new head of the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. We also talk energy market stuff with GROWMARK's Scott Wilson. We finish the show with an update from the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

Wednesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management's Brad Zwilling. He highlights his latest piece on the FarmDocDaily website dealing with working capital. We get an update from the chairman of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Randy Graham. We talk Premier Chapter Excellence Day and Master Showmanship Contest with Illinois Farm Bureau Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinators Mary Klopfenstein and Vanessa Wright. We finish the show discussing corn root worm with Syngenta rep Tim O'Brien.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Eric Wuthrich at Farmers Grain in Roseville. He also serves as 1st vice president of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. We get a CropWatcher report from Daniel Herriott of Champaign County. We check in with Darin Copeland at Prairie Farms Dairy. And Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks heavy rain impacting southern Illinois.

Monday's show includes an update from State Conservationist Ivan Dozier, a regular contributor to the program. We also talk crop insurance with Tom Haag, who serves as first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association. He addressed the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management last week in Washington. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Comstock Investments.

We wrap up a week of shows with regular contributor Mark Gebhards. He serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. We meet a couple of IAA Foundation scholarship winners and finish the show with an update from the Illinois Soybean Association.

Thursday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert. We get an update from Raghela Scavuzzo, who serves as Associate Director of Food Systems Development for Illinois Farm Bureau. We recap the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Ag Industry Tour to Massachusetts with Katie King, Ashley Ralph and Rachel Fulton. The final segment is with Timothy Eggert as he previews his SNAP series in FarmWeekNow.com.

Wednesday's show features an update on ag teaching openings heading into the new school year with coordinator Dean Dittmar from Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education. We also talk local government issues with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse. We learn about a farm safety event in Henry County and finish the show with an update from Midwest Dairy.

Tuesday's show features coverage from Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts conference in Springfield. We get a CropWatcher report from Brent Corners in Jefferson County. We learn about two more Nutrient Stewardship Field Days from Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely. And we finish the show talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. We learn about carbon market opportunities from Agoro Carbon Alliance. We visit with Andy Huston of Roseville, owner of Captain Carp. His business is turning invasive Asian carp into fertilizer. Our final segment is with Comstock Investments Joe Camp as he previews a new market week.

Friday's show features a conversation with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. We hear from Macon County farmer Adam Brown, who testified Thursday in front of the U.S. House Ag Committee. And then we learn about the story of Grundy County farmer Pete Kodat, who was involved in a three year legal battle involving property rights and non-navigable waters.

Thursday's show includes a conversation with Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation. We learn about a youth livestock auction in Mercer County. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins checks in to discuss an atrazine proposal from the EPA. We finish the show with content from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Wednesday's show features a conversation with Rodney Knittel, Assistant Director, Transportation & Infrastructure at Illinois Farm Bureau. We also learn about the Monarch Landowner Buffer Program and meet an Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement intern. The final segment of the show is with Illinois FSA Director Scott Halpin as he provides some reminders on key dates coming up.

Tuesday's how features regular contributor to the program Mark Gebhards, who serves as Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau. We get a CropWatcher update from McLean County producer Dave Mool. Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely previews a nutrient stewardship field day in Lake County. The final segment is with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Dan Hicks.

Monday's show features a regular update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We also get bonus content from the Illinois Soybean Association media tour. Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association checks in to discuss trucking issues. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show includes an interview with Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark. We get an update from the Illinois Beef Association and check the progress of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation's Class of 2023. We also highlight the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association 50th Anniversary Reunion, which is set for this Saturday at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.

Thursday's show features a conversation with Joe Spencer, who is an entomologist at the University of Illinois Prairie Research Institute. We also get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting. Our monthly county farm bureau manager to manager segment features Katie Wilson interviewing Champaign County Farm Bureau Manager Brad Uken. The final segment is with Ag In The Classroom's Kevin Daugherty.

Wednesday's show features a visit with Brad Zwilling from Illinois Farm Business Farm Management. He highlight his latest piece in FarmDocDaily. We talk vegetable harvesting with University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Kenneth Johnson. Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager provides information on the latest Nutrient Stewardship Field Day. Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Ferguson provides a Washington update. The show finishes with an Illinois Soybean Association Field and Bean segment.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty. We get a CropWatcher report from Ken Reinhardt in Mercer County. We talk Illinois Farm Bureau resolutions and policy process with Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan and Allie Speer, IFB Assistant Director of Policy Development. The final segment is with retired DTN ag meteorologist Bryce Anderson.

Monday’s show features a visit with Brad Houzenga, who serves as the Deputy Chief, Operations Division for the Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He talks river conditions and provides an update on summer projects. We also talk with Eric Mittenthal, President of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council and finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

We wrap up a full week of shows with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. We also talk energy with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine and GROWMARK Manager of Customer Risk Management Scott Wilson. And State Rep. Tony McCombie from Savanna joins us to talk Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois, which is scheduled for Aug. 1.

Thursday's show features an update from Paul Wappel, who serves as public information officer for the the Illinois Dept. of Transportation. We get reaction from the Illinois Soybean Association Media Tour. We highlight a West Central FFA Alumni tractor pull scheduled for this weekend. And we learn about carbon market opportunities from Agoro Carbon Alliance.

Wednesday's show features updates from KJ Johnson from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association and Randy Graham with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association. Rita Frazer checks in with the Taylorville FFA Livestock Judging Team. They are at the Royal Highlands in Scotland. We also preview July Ice Cream Month with Darin Copeland from Prairie Farms Dairy and highlight a Farm Stress Study with University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi.

Tuesday's show features our regular visit with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. We get a CropWatcher report from David Schaal in Fayette County. We learn about a couple of Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this week from Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely and we talk weather with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday's show features an update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Mark Gebhards. We then meet candidate for Senate Kathy Salvi. Jim Taylor then shares a monthly visit with USDA Rural Development Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and starts the weekly commodity trading with insight from Joe Camp, CommStock Investments.

Friday’s show features a conversation with Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition. He discusses the impact of a proposed three-month suspension of the federal fuel tax. We also talk House Ag Committee, Farm Bill and other issues with Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis. We finish the show with an update from the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

A packed Thursday show includes Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert. We learn about the new name for the Asian Carp from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood checks in to discuss both local and federal issues. We also hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Jenny Webb. We finish the show speaking with the Monmouth College President about a new ag business program being unveiled at the school.

Jim Taylor talks local Government with Illinois Farm Bureau and highlights the Allies in Agriculture program. We then learn about county farm bureau involvement in the Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure program with Peoria CFB member Kiersten Sheets and Kankakee CFB Manager Chad Miller. The show wraps up with a FCAE update from Casey Bolin.

Plenty of updates on the program today. First we hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely, highlighting a field day in McDonough County. We also hear from Grant Hammer, who serves as Executive Director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Michael Frerichs provides a monthly update from the Illinois Treasurer's office and we get a CropWatcher report from Gary Steward in Stark County. The show finishes with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. Among the topics he discusses is the signing of the Ocean Reform Shipping Act. We also recognize RFD Radio Network affiliate WTIM in Taylorville, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The final segment highlights June Dairy Month with the St. Louis Dairy Council.

Friday's show means more coverage from the Illinois FFA Convention. We also visit with Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, who serves on the U.S. House Ag Committee. Bustos discusses her role on the Rural Reinvestment Task Force. We finish the show promoting pollinator week with Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely.

Thursday’s show features coverage from the Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield. We get an update from Illinois Soybean Association Chairman Steve Pitstick. And we visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Chad Bell. He’ll be participating in Friday’s Taste of Randolph Street in Chicago with Illinois Farm Families.

Wednesday’s show features a chat with Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel. We learn about a Corn Belt Ports meeting taking place this week in Quincy. We get a field watch update from Lauren Lurkins, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy. We talk local foods with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Raghela Scavuzzo and the show finishes with a Field and Bean Segment from the Illinois Soybean Association.

Tuesday's show includes a regular visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. We recap a Fulton County Field Day with Raelynn Parmely, who serves as Environmental Program Manager for Illinois Farm Bureau. We get a weekly CropWatcher report from Brent Clair in Adams County. The final segment is with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Dan Hicks.

A new week of shows begins with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. Among the items he discusses is the Renewable Fuel Standards and the Water Resource Development Act. We hear from Kaylee Heap and Jenny Ring. The two attended the American Farm Bureau Federation's ACE Summit in Washington D.C. earlier this month. We talk trucking related issues with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. The final segment is previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments' Joe Camp.

Friday's show features our final segment with Illinois gubernatorial candidates. Today the candidates are asked about sales tax exemptions for certain ag inputs and equipment. We have more coverage from the Illinois Beef Association Summer Conference in Macomb and we also highlight the Pike County Fair at Pleasant Hill.

Thursday’s show features continued coverage of the Illinois gubernatorial race. Today’s question involves property rights. We learn about the Gardner Food & Agricultural Policy Survey. We talk trapping season with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. And the show finishes with an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson.

On Wednesday's show Illinois gubernatorial candidates discuss ethanol. We talk distracted driving and other rural road issues with Illinois State Police's Haylie Polistina. RFD Radio's Rita Frazer has coverage from the Illinois Beef Association's Summer Conference in Macomb and we get a county farm bureau manager-to-manager segment as Katie Wilson highlights Massac-Alexander-Pulaski manager Alexis Burnett.

Tuesday's show features more coverage of the Illinois gubernatorial race. The topic addressed by candidates today involves livestock. We talk Mississippi North Central watershed planning with Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely. We get a CropWatcher report from Jimmy Ayers in Sangamon County. The final segment is with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Today we begin the show highlighting the gubernatorial candidates in the June 28 primary with introductory remarks. Candidates will tackle different ag related issues throughout the week. We talk all things economy with Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty. Ellyn Ferguson at Congressional Quarterly joins us to provide an update from Washington on Senate and House Ag Committee work. The final segment is with Comstock Investments Joe Camp previewing a new market week.

We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. He discusses a number of items out of Washington as the House and Senate returns next week. We talk with Illinois Soybean Association Public Policy Manager David Kubik. We learn about Quinn Adamowski's recent travels through central and southern Illinois. He is with Landmarks Illinois. We also chat with another IAA Foundation scholarship recipient, Shana Lueking from Centralia.

Thursday's show features coverage from the Illinois Soybean Association's open house at their new Lombard office. We hear from ISA chairman Steve Pitstick and also State Senator Patrick Joyce, who was honored by the ISA. We get a University of Illinois Extension update from horticulture educator Ken Johnson. We discuss an "adopt a classroom" effort with Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty. And we check in with the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation and their Class of 2023.

We talk broadband issues with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs. We celebrate World Milk Day with Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation. And we finish the show recognizing two IAA Foundation scholarship recipients.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Paul Schuette. He is retiring as Region 4 Illinois Farm Bureau Manager. We hear from Devin Bollman, she is the new Membership and Communications Manager for the Illinois Beef Association. A Crop Watcher report is provided by Randy Anderson from Saline County and we talk weather with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Memorial Day features county fair talk with Greene County and Macon County fairs kicking off this week. We also celebrate the 30th year of the Aledo Rhubarb Festival. The final segment is devoted to previewing a shortened market week with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Friday’s show features a conversation with USDA Rural Development state director for Illinois Betsy Dirksen Londrigan highlighting the work of the agency. We get ready for dairy month with Darin Copeland from Prairie Farms Dairy. Jeff Adkisson from the Grain & Feed Association stops by to talk transportation issues, And we learn about AGMRI technology from Intelinair.

Thursday's show features a monthly update from State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. We talk trade between U.S. and Japan with the U.S. Grains Council. Scott Wilson from GROWMARK joins us to discuss gas prices. And we finish by promoting Agronomy Week with Asgrow brand manager Clint Chaffer.

We hear from Brad Zwilling with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management. His latest piece at farmdocDAILY is titled "What is the deferred tax monster and how it has been changing over time". We talk osteoporosis prevention with Monica Nyman from the St. Louis Dairy Council. We get an update from Randy Graham with Illinois Specialty Growers and we talk "Operation Weed Eradication" with BASF tech service rep Gary Welker.

Tuesday's show features a chat with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. He discusses several topics including the Meat & Poultry Special Investigator Act. We also hear from Dr. Mark Ernst, state veterinarian. He provides an update on avian influenza. We get a CropWatcher report from Ryan Frieders in DeKalb County. The show also features an update on nutrient stewardship field days with Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely. The final segment is with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

We talk all things outdoors with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. She discusses safe boating and also promotes Illinois staycations. Illinois Pork Producers Association's Thomas Titus checks in and provides an update from the organization. The final segment is with Karl Setzer from Agrivisor as he previews a new market week.

Friday's show includes a conversation with Drs. Herman Dick and Ibrahim Mustafa with Carle BroMenn Medical Center. The two highlight National Stroke Awareness Month. We also preview next month's Illinois FFA Convention with Illinois FFA Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer. Rita Frazer chats with New Mexico farmer Don Hart. We wrap up the show with an update from Jenny Webb, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr. covers IFB programs in his monthly visit. Grant Hammer, Executive Director of AISWCD talks the state Envirothon Competition, Earth Stewardship Day and the upcoming summer conference. ISA’s Rachel Peabody provides and update on the Field and Bean issue, Communication efforts of Illinois Soybean Assn. Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems Development, talks about the Illinois Horticulture Field Days, Cultivating our communities and farmer’s market updates. FarmWeek’s Dan Grant shares a view from the cab with Al Lyman from Henry County.

We talk all things local government with Illinois Farm Bureau Director Local Government & Political Engagement Ryan Whitehouse. Wednesday's show also highlight's Carlyle Lake, home the IHSA state bass fishing finals this weekend. The show finishes with a Pioneer agronomy update.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Jessica Rutkoski with the University of Illinois' Small Grains Improvement Program. They're teaming up with Riggs Beer Company for a May 21st Field Festival. We get react from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association on President Biden's visit to Kankakee County last week. We visit with United Soybean's Mace Thorton. in a discussion recorded during NAFB's Washington Watch. A CropWatcher report is provided by Mark Kerber from Livingston County. The final segment of the show is with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

A new week of shows begins with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. He provides reaction to President Biden's visit to Kankakee County last week. We also talk truck driver shortage and other transportation issues with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Karl Setzer at Agrivisor.

We discuss May Monarch Month with Austin Omer, associate director of natural resource policy for Illinois Farm Bureau and Dr. David Zaya, plant ecologist at the University of Illinois. Friday’s show also features a conversation with IAA Foundation scholarship recipient David Mock from Galva. He is finishing up his freshman year at the University of Illinois. The final segment previews the Foreston FFA Alumni tractor pull set for next month.

Thursday's show begins with our monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. We get an update from Gracie Pierson, who serves as consumer engagement manager for Illinois Farm Bureau. Kankakee County Farm Bureau president Greg St. Aubin provides reaction to President Biden's visit to a Kankakee County farm Wednesday. And we learn about Henry County Farm Bureau manager Katie Laleman in a county farm bureau manager to manager segment.

We dive into transportation issues as Rodney Knittel joins the show. He serves as assistant director of transportation and infrastructure for Illinois Farm Bureau. Next we visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We speak with solar specialist Joel Tatum from American farmland Trust. The show finishes with an update from the Illinois Beef Association and then a Pioneer Agronomy segment.

Tuesday's show features an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins. We talk ag safety with Amy Rademaker from the Carle Center for Rural Health and Farm Safety. We hear a Field & Bean report from the Illinois Soybean Association. A Crop Watcher report is provided from Ron Moore in Warren County and we finish the show talking weather with Freese-Notis meteorologist Dan Hicks.

Monday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. He covers many topics, including an update from the U.S. Senate on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). We also hear reaction from Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty on the latest jobs report. The show finishes with a preview of the new market week with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Rita Frazer sits down with Blake Roderick, Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Manager, who retired on May 2 after 40 years. We then hear from Jill Hardesty, President of Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. Jim Taylor visits with Andrew Walmsley, Senior Director of Congressional Relations, American Farm Bureau Federation on initial talks of the Farm Bill. The show wraps up with a salute to Moms.

Jim Taylor meets with Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson to talk about initial work on the Forest Service Committee Meeting, initial plans for the 2023 Farm Bill and the importance of covering the issues. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Kelly Estes, Illinois Pest Survey Coordinator. Rita Frazer visits with Lana Shovlin, Director of Communications for Illinois Pork Producers.

Jim Taylor reports from NAFB Washington Watch with conversations with National Corn Grower’s Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and American Farm Bureau Federation. Later, Rita Frazer hears from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs and gets a Pioneer Agronomy Report from Emily Huber.

Jim Taylor reports from NAFB's Washington Watch. He visits with The Fertilizer Institute's Cory Rosenbusch and NAFB's Tom Brand. We then hear from Belchim Ag's Troy Bettner. Rita Frazer visits with Crop Watcher Doug Uphoff and gives an update from Ukrainian Farmer Gordie Siebring. DeLoss Jahnke wraps up the show with weather from DTN's Bryce Anderson.

Monday's show kicks off with a conversation between Rita Frazer and Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards. Jennifer Smith from the IAA Foundation then joins the show to announce the winners of the 2022 Scholarships. Jim Taylor then shines the highlight on RFD Radio Network Affiliate WCAZ and we wrap up with markets from Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Friday's show includes a conversation with State Director for USDA Rural Development Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. She promotes a number of programs. We preview the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Washington Watch event with RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke. We learn about Cover Cress in a chat with CEO Mike DeCamp. And we honor long time University of Illinois extension educator Richard Hentcschel, who is retiring today.

Thursday’s show features an energy market conversation with Scott Wilson, who serves as manager of customer risk management with GROWMARK. We talk ice cream and other dairy products with Darin Copeland from Prairie Farms Dairy. We get an update from IL Corn about the recently passed biotech bill in Springfield and we learn about an Ag in the Classroom event called ACE Camp.

Wednesday's show features a conversation about 2021 corn and soybean production costs with Brad Zwilling from Illinois FBFM. We talk cyber security at local elevators with Jeff Adkisson from the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. We hear from Chris Martin, who runs the Illinois Morel Mushrooms Facebook page. The show concludes with a Pioneer agronomy segment.

Tuesday's jam packed show features a variety of agriculture topics and five different guests. First we hear from Raelynn Parmely, who serves as environmental program manager for Illinois Farm Bureau. She's followed by Illinois Specialty Growers Association chairman Randy Graham. Our Crop Watcher segment this week is with Iroquois County farmer Ron Haase. We also hear from Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council executive director Julie Hewitt and talk weather with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday’s show features a conversation with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. He covers many conservation topics including late spring and delayed planting and what that means for conservation contracts. We also discuss all things transportation with public information officer Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The show finishes with Karl Setzer from Agrivisor. He previews a new market week.

Friday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. He discusses a number of topics including Infrastructure Rural Playbook and IFB plan for local assistance. We also honor IFB's Jim Polus. He is retiring after many years with IFB's video team. The final segment is with Megan Miller with the Illinois Soybean Association.

Great content in Thursday's show. The line-up includes updates from Illinois Farm Bureau president Rich Guebert and Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello. We talk farmers market season with Illinois Farm Bureau associate director of food systems development Raghela Scavuzzo. Illinois Farm Bureau member engagement manager Jenny Webb finishes the show telling us about a leadership program taking place this week in Bloomington for 4-Her's and FFA members.

Wednesday's show features a conversation with Grant Hammer-executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts and AISWCD vice president Dale Shumaker. The two discuss the association's tree planting initiative. We also talk all things local government with Illinois Farm Bureau's Ryan Whitehouse. We preview this weekend's Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin. We meet a local 4-H youth from Normal who has received a $5,000 national 4-H scholarship. The show finishes with a Pioneer agronomy segmen.

Tuesday’s show features a conversation with McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Ross Fogle about an I-55 pollinator project. We discuss food insecurity issues with Mike Miller from the River Bend Food Bank. We check in with St. Clair County Crop Watcher Paul Munie. District 4 FCAE program adviser Megan Coy provides an ag education update. The final segment of Tuesday’s show is devoted to weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

We talk all things outdoors with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. Monday's show also features a chat with the Lincoln Land Community College Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter. The group has a special event coming up this week. We also highlight the many programs available through Trees Forever with field coordinator Debbie Fluegel. Monday's show finishes previewing a new market week with Agrivisor's Nick Fara.

The week wraps up with a state legislative wrap up with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. We also hear from Jeff Bash, retiring after a 32-year career in ag education. His last day in the classroom was Thursday at Spoon River Community College. We finish the show with an update from Jennifer Tirey from IL Pork.

We check in with with Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark today. She provides an update on plans for the 2022 Illinois State Fair. We talk consumer engagement activities with Illinois Farm Bureau's Gracie Pierson. And we honor Betty DeFord of Bath, Illinois. She is the founder of the Redneck Fishing Tournament and is being inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame for her efforts to remove the Asian carp from the Illinois River.

Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis joins the show today. He discusses E-15 summer use and a piece of legislation he is introducing involving pesticide regulations. Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel talks transportation issues and we get a monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. The National Milk Producer Federation's Alan Bjerga tells us about a dairy quiz. The show finishes with a Pioneer agronomy update.

Tuesday's show features a recap of field days in Clinton, Knox and Washington counties last week. Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely provides the details. We get a CropWatcher report from Marshall Newhouse from Boone County. Josh St. Peters provides an update from the Illinois Beef Association. And the show finishes with Freese-Notis meteorologist Dan Hicks.

Monday's show features an update on the trucking industry with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. We talk with the Illinois Soybean Association's Rachel Peabody as she discusses infrastructure. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Kevin Semlow recaps the recently completed spring legislative session in Springfield. And Agrivisor's Karl Setzer finishes the show previewing a new market week.

Friday’s show kicks off with a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. He discusses the final stretch of the spring legislative session in Springfield. Our first affiliate spotlight shines on long time broadcaster Dave Brown at WITY in Danville. His radio career started in 1977. The show finishes with an update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation.

A jam packed Thursday show features a discussion on all things pests with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We get an Ag in the Classroom update from Illinois Farm Bureau AITC coordinator Kevin Daugherty. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joins the program to discuss her support for year-round E-15 sales. The last segment features Katie Wilson's Manager to Manager Segment as we meet Mason and Menard County Farm Bureau manager Jason Weller.

Wednesday's show features a visit with Ukrainian farmer Gordie Siebring. We also talk avian influenza issues with Tasha Bunting, who serves as associate director of commodity and livestock programs for Illinois Farm Bureau. We learn about Safe Digging Month from JULIE's Roger Watwood. The final segment is with Midwest Dairy's Selina King. She is promoting an Earth Day TikTok Challenge involving a partnership with Undeniably Dairy and IHSA.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Ferguson. She discusses the Supreme Court announcing they will hear the National Pork Producers Council's challenge of California's Prop 12. We talk with Wabash County Crop Watcher Kevin Rauber. We get an update on the proposed Grain Belt Express transmission line project from Bill Bodine, who serves as Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs for Illinois Farm Bureau. The final segment of the show is with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Kevin Semlow. He discusses the final week of the spring legislative session. We talk all things economy with Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty. WITY farm broadcaster Erin Anderson provides a recap of the Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation Over the Edge event. And Agrivisor's Karl Setzer previews a new market week.

Rita Frazer talks with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities talks about state and federal legislative issues. Jim Taylor talks to students at the Chicago School for Ag Sciences about their recent Horticulture Job Shadow experience coordinated by the Cook County Farm Bureau and later catches up with DeAnne Bloomberg about her involvement with the Women in Agriculture Conference.

Thursday's show includes a conversation with Derrick Bruhn from Topflight Grain and his role with the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. We also honor Brian Drendel of Geneva. He is being inducted into the Illinois Outdoor of Hall of Fame. We also meet North Dakota native Kylee Myers, who now serves as recruiting coordinator for Black Hawk East, which is hosting an Ag Visit Day on the Henry County campus on April 8.

Plenty of topics covered in Wednesday's show. We talk Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee work with Gayle Baker and Gracelyn Dale. Jennifer Tirey provides an update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association. We learn about the story behind the IRAP Landowner of the Year. And the show finishes with corn breeder Jessica Bubert from DeKalb County.

Today's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely. She discusses April nutrient stewardship field days and pollinator plots. We get our first Crop Watcher 2022 report from Ken Taake in Pulaski County. Randy Graham discusses input costs and their impact on Illinois specialty growers. The final segment includes a weather chat with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

A new week of shows starts with a conversation with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. We hear from two of the keynote speakers from last Friday's Women in Ag Conference--Dr. Kim Kidwell from the University of Illinois and mental health advocate Adrienne DeSutter of New Windsor. The show finishes previewing a new market week with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Rita Frazer and Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards update us on state and federal issues. Later, Rita shares coverage from the Live Local Conference held earlier in the week. Jim Taylor wraps up with a conversation with Rockridge FFA President Kierney McDonald.

Plenty of topics covered in Thursday's show. We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau president Rich Guebert. We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau young leader chair Aaron Mitchell. Darin Copeland stops by to talk Prairie Farms Dairy followed by an energy market conversation with GROWMARK's Scott Wilson. The show finishes with I-L Corn's Don Guinnip discussing the organization signing onto a petition challenging EPA rulemaking on final greenhouse gas standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

Wednesday's show features a conversation with Illinois FBFM's Brad Zwilling about his latest piece on FarmDocDaily that discusses agricultural assets compared to agricultural debt. We also have complete react from Tuesday's Ag Legislative Day in Springfield as we visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello, Illinois FFA president Adam Loker, and Illinois Soybean Association's David Wessel.

It's National Agriculture Day! Jim Taylor talks with Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers about National Ag Day Events on the National Mall. Later, Jim talks to Mercer County High School first year Agriculture Teacher Brandon Livingston. DeLoss Jahnke talks about Golden Harvest Soybeans with Stephanie Porter and we wrap up with weather from State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Monday's show features a conversation with John Rogner, who serves as assistant director for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He discusses the state's 30x30 project. We get an update from Quinn Adamowski with Landmarks Illinois. We also check in with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ag Awareness Breakfast where a big announcement is made concerning the ag program at Heartland Community College. We finish the show previewing a new market week with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

We learn about the latest class of Master Farmers from Illinois in today's show. We check in with GROWMARK's Amy Bradford, who also plays a role with the Agricultural Council of America. She talks National Ag Day. We discuss conservation subjects with Kris Reynolds from American Farmland Trust. And we learn about Merit Badge University, a Boy Scout event held at Monmouth College last weekend.

Thursday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. He just returned from the IFB's Market Study Tour in Europe. We also get an update from Bayer Crop Sciences during the Commodity Classic in New Orleans. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo talks local foods and we finish the show getting an update from Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Executive Director Todd Lowery.

Wednesday's show features a conversation about all things local government with Ryan Whitehouse, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director Local Government and Political Engagement. We also hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Jenny Webb. She promotes the March Madness Bracket Challenge benefitting the Harvest for All program. Coordinator Dean Dittmar with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education provides an update on ag teaching openings in the state. The show finishes with a FieldWatch interview from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Programs Lauren Lurkins. She discusses a coordinated effort to promote ammonia grower training. We get an update from Bayer Crop Sciences at last week's Commodity Classic. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs stops by and talks a number of different programs. We also hear from Julie Hewitt, Director of Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council. She discusses request for proposals for 2023 projects. The show finishes with a weather update from DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. He discusses the impact rising fuel prices are having on the trucking industry. Rita Frazer provides coverage from last week's Commodity Classic. She talks with Drake Copeland from FMC and also Illinois farmers Troy Uphoff and Wayne Rosenthal. The show finishes with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer previewing a new market week.

Best of RFD Radio Network Programming for the week of March 7-11.

Friday's show features a conversation with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello from Commodity Classic. We learn about Cahokia Rice, an exhibitor at the Illinois Product Expo. Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of National Legislation and Policy Development Adam Nielsen recaps the Leaders to DC trip. And we preview the March 25 Women in Ag Conference, visiting with keynote speaker Jeanne Bernick from KCoe Isom.

Thursday’s show features a discussion with Cook County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Diane Merrion. She discusses a career exploration and job shadowing program. We also get an update from Kevin “KJ” Johnson from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association. He details ammonia and dicamba trainings. We talk grain bin rescue training with Kevin Schwartzkopf from the Bishop Hill Fire Department. The show finishes with Mike Koenigs, a market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience.

Wednesday's show features a talk with Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation. Alan details the NMPF's board agenda this week. We also learn about Golden Prairie Popcorn, an exhibitor at last weekend's Illinois Product Expo. We chat with Brock Tarr, an FFA adviser and ag teacher from Newton High School. Katie Wilson wraps up the show featuring a manager to manager segment, highlighting Kendall/Grundy County.

Tuesday's show features an update on Illinois General Assembly work from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Kevin Semlow. We learn about Kelley's Gourmet Stone Ground Mustard, who set up shop at last weekend's Illinois Product Expo. The Illinois Soybean Association provides a monthly update. We also hear from Jerry Crabtree with the Township Officials of Illinois as he discusses a Utility Permit Template for townships. The show finishes with a check of weather from Dan Hicks with Freese-Notis Weather.

Monday’s show features a conversation with new State Director for USDA Rural Development Betsy Dirksen Londrigan. We also talk with one of the exhibitors from last weekend’s Illinois Product Expo, James Reinneck of Reinneck Ranch. Illinois Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Dr. Mark Ernst joins us to discuss avian influenza. The show finishes with a market update from Arron Curtis from Midco Commodities.

Friday's show begins with an update from Jeff Adkisson with the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. The group just held its annual meeting in St. Louis last month. We think spring with horticulture educator Richard Hentschel from the University of Illinois Extension. And Rita Frazer finishes the show with a Taylorville FFA Chapter visit.

Thursday’s show begins with a conversation with Bill Bodine, Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs for Illinois Farm Bureau. He provides an update involving landowner meetings and the Grain Belt Express transmission line project. State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes steps in to highlight Invasive Species Awareness Week. We also promote a farm toy show this weekend hosted by the ROWVA FFA chapter in Knox County. The show wraps up with an Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.

Jennifer Smith, Development Manager for the IAA Foundation and Rodney Knittel, Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure talk about the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarships. Tasha Bunting Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs Illinois Farm Bureau talks about several services and opportunities for the livestock industry; including the IVET-Food Animal Veterinarian Program. Randy Graham, Illinois Specialty Growers Association President, talks about spring work and resources available. Preview of Illinois Products Expo with Jackie Sambursky, Illinois Department of Agriculture.

The Tuesday show begins with Austin Omer Illinois Farm Bureau. He has been appointed to the Illinois 30x30 Conservation Task Force We hear from Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson as she previews U.S. House Ag Committee and Senate Ag Committee work this week. Monica Nyman with the St. Louis Dairy Council stops by to talk dental health. We finish the program with a weather update from DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday's show features a conversation about urban agriculture. State Conservationist Ivan Dozier touches on that topic along with many other conservation subjects including cover crops and agroforestry. We also hear from Angela Mason from the Windy City Harvest at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Mason has been appointed to U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's inaugural advisory committee on urban agriculture. The show finishes with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer previewing a new market week.

Friday’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Commodities and Governmental Affairs Mark Gebhaards. Among the topics he discusses---Ukraine/ag impact, USDA announcement of small processor funding and USDA FSA sign-up deadlines for ARC/PLC and extension of the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program signup. The show wraps up with Rita Frazer talking with GROWMARK’s Mike Turner. He will retire on Monday after a very successful career with a company and cooperative system that he loves. His career started with Jersey County FS while he was still in college, and lead him to the position of Vice President of Midwest Operations for GROWMARK.

Thursday's show features a conversation on the energy market with GROWMARK's Scott Wilson. We talk ice cream and milk products with Darin Copeland from Prairie Farms Dairy. Two FFA highlights are also featured on the show from Forreston and Pittsfield and DeLoss Jahnke wraps up the hour speaking about weed resistance issues involving soybeans with agronomist Joe Rickard from Winfield United.

RFD Today Wednesday edition covers plenty of topics. Rita Frazer has her boots on the ground covering Illinois Pork Expo 2022. We talk seed genetics with agronomist Robby Meeker from LG Seeds. We also get an update from Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems Development for Illinois Farm Bureau. And the show finishes with the U of I extension promoting a carbon markets educational program in Rock Island this week.

Tuesday’s show features a conversation with Brad Zwilling from Illinois FBFM. He discusses his latest piece in FarmDocDaily discussing agricultural debt and its impact on Illinois grain arms. We also hear from IL Corn president Marty Marr. He tells us about the Illinois Corn Marketing Board’s proposal to enhance marketing and promotion of Illinois corn by increasing the corn checkoff amount by a quarter cent per bushel. The final segment is devoted to weather with Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Our President’s Day show begins with a conversation with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. She provides details on a number of timely topics within IDNR. Next, we hear from Grant Hammer with the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts. He introduces us to the new S.T.A.R. (Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources) operations manager and coordinator. We finish the show with a preview of the shortened market week with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

The week finishes with Rita Frazer chatting with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Commodities and Governmental Affairs Mark Gebhards on a number of federal and state issues and also a wrap up of this week’s Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference. We preview National FFA Week with Illinois FFA president Adam Loker. Our final Friday segment promotes an Agriculture Needs Survey being promoted by the University of Illinois Extension.

February is Heart Health Month and we visit with Amy Rademaker, Rural Health and Farm Safety Program Coordinator with Carle's Community Health Initiatives and Dr. Robert Good, Internal Medicine Physician, located at Carle Mattoon on Hurst. The show finishes with RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke and Rita Frazer providing coverage from Wednesday's Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council program in Champaign. Guests include Jeff Kirwan, Dr. Andrew Margenot, and Austin Omer.

Today's show features wall to wall coverage from Illinois Farm Bureau's Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference. We hear from Adams County Farm Bureau president Brent Clair, Champaign County Farm Bureau manager Brad Uken, Madison County Farm Bureau manager Paige Langenhorst, Illinois Farm Bureau president Richard Guebert, and Peoria County Farm Bureau vice president Cheryl Walsh.

Raelynn Parmely shares watershed planning efforts with Rita Frazer. Jim Taylor visits with
FCAE update from Jennifer Waters ahead of National FFA Week and Kirk Builta, Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation, talks about their Over the Edge fundraising program. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. DeLoss Jahnke shares a weather report from John Baranick, DTN Ag Meteorologist.

A monthly check in with Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers Association, who covers the shipping pressures between the US and Canada and Entry Level Driver Training. A Farm Bureau Love Story in honor of Valentine's Day with Heath Houck, Montgomery County Farmer. Jim Taylor wraps up the show with a market conversation with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Friday's show begins with a conversation with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Commodities and Governmental Affairs. He discusses a number of issues including the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule and trade. Rita Frazer previews a "Feeding Illinois" event at Roanoke-Benson High School this weekend. And we finish the show learning about the very successful University of Illinois Meats Judging team.

Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation joins the show to talk about about NMPF submitting comments to the EPA regarding the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. We hear from BASF's Robby Upton as he talks supply chain issues. Illinois Farm Bureau's Gracie Pierson provides a consumer engagement update. We finish the show with University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi promoting a Mental Health First Aid program.

Today's show features a conversation with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. Among the topics he addresses is the Governor's budget proposal. We hear from Midwest Dairy's Kendra Anderson as she talks scholarships. Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel chats about Rules for the Road meetings. Katie Wilson finishes the show with a county farm bureau manager to manager segment.

RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke previews Illinois Farm Bureau's Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference with keynote speaker Gregg Doud, former U.S. Trade Rep. under the Trump Administration. We learn about a Bushels for Hunger program involving local county farm bureaus in western Illinois from IFB board member Jeff Kirwan of New Windsor. We get an update on carbon capture and storage projects from Illinois Farm Bureau's Bill Bodine. Kevin Johnson from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association joins the program to discuss ammonia and dicamba trainings. The final segment is with Freese-Notis meteorologist Dan Hicks.

Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau Ag Economist on the January Jobs report. Field and Bean Segment with Rachel Peabody talks about the 20 under 40 program. Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau on the next steps for this session of the General Assembly. Markets with Karl Setzer.

The week wraps up with plenty of content. Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards provides react to the Governor's State of the State and Budget Address. We also hear from Illinois State Statistician Mark Schleusener with USDA NASS. He previews a number of February surveys. The final segment is horticulture talk with University of Illinois Extension Educator Richard Hentschel.

Today's show features an update from University of Illinois State Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We talk Ag in the Classroom with Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Daugherty. Mike Levin with the Illinois Soybean Association checks in and among the topics he discusses is the 2023 Farm Bill. The final segment is with Todd Lowery from the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation, providing a status report on the 2023 class.

A wide variety of topics covered in today's show from the entire team. DeLoss Jahnke has coverage from the Illinois Soy Summit in Champaign, visiting with Illinois Soybean Association award winners. Rita Frazer talks livestock issues with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting. Jim Taylor previews the Grain and Feed Association's annual meeting with Jeff Adkisson. The final segment is IFB Manager of Member Engagement Jenny Webb highlighting young leader activities.

The show begins with Illinois Farm Bureau's Lauren Lurkins providing an update on WOTUS and dicamba. Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Ferguson checks in from Washington to talk Farm Bill sub-committee work plus appropriations. We also hear from Michael Crowder, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts. Their Annual NACD meeting is coming up in two weeks. And DTN Agriculture Meteorologist John Baranick finishes up the show previewing this week's winter storm forecast.

Today's show features a conversation with Matt Woodruff from the National Waterways Foundation. He highlights a study detailing the efficiencies of inland waterways barge transportation.. We also chat with Pontiac High School agriculture teacher Jesse Faber. He is promoting a youth meat judging series for FFA and 4-H youth. Agrivisor's Karl Setzer wraps up the show previewing a new market week.

Today's show features a foreign policy expert from Bradley University, Angela Weck, breaking down the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. We also preview the Feb. 8 Double Crop Farmers' Forum with Mike Doherty and the Feb. 2 Hybrid Illinois Dairy Summit with Sharon Dodd. And Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy joins the show to tempt our taste buds.

Today's show features coverage from a Lock and Dam 15 tour in the Rock Island. Jim Taylor visits with Chief of Operations Tom Heinold with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District and Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. The final segment of the show is with 2022 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Addisyn Calloni from Royalton.

Brad Zwilling, FBFM talks about working capital. Randy Graham, Curtis Orchard and President of Illinois Specialty Growers Assn. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy. Luke Allen, FCAE recaps a study on Job Placement in ag careers. Information on a Better Bean event hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association on Thursday, January 27.

Many topics covered in today's RFD Today featuring contributions from the entire RFD Radio team. Rita Frazer talks all things conservation with NRCS state conservationist Ivan Dozier. DeLoss Jahnke provides coverage from the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Conference as he chats with keynote speaker Temple Grandin. Jim Taylor wraps up the show with Illinois N-REC research manager Dr. Shani Golovay and Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Today’s show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. Among the issues he discusses is lock and dam funding and livestock pricing transparency legislation. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan joins us to talk all things outdoors. The final segment is with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer recapping last week’s market trends and previewing this week.

Dave Brown of WITY leads off the show highlighting the Midwest Ag Expo with Gary Manke set for Jan. 26-27 at Gordyville USA in Gifford. We celebrate Rita Frazer’s 32nd anniversary working in radio. Gayle Baker joins us to preview the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture career exploration event on March 4 in Galesburg. The final segment is with the University of Illinois Extension’s Duane Friend highlighting a timber sales program set for February 12.

A wide of array of content and guests on today's show. Rita Frazer visits with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert. Jim Taylor chats with new Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark. We get a local foods and specialty growers update from Raghela Scavuzzo, IFB's associate director of food systems development. The final segment is with Jim Tarman from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, reacting to lock and dam funding, specifically Lock and Dam 25 on the Mississippi River.

Wednesday’s show features Grant Hammer Executive Director AISWCD and Alexa Lawson State Coordinator of the State Envirothon Contest-competition that starts with local and regional contests for Science or FFA teams. We also hear from Steve Zimmerman, Greenville-Bond County Unit 2- FFA Advisor. He will end his 34th year of teaching this spring and reflects on his time with his students and the community. We learn about the state’s snow removal process from IDOT’s Paul Wappel. Illinois Farm Bureau’s Ryan Whitehouse wraps up the show previewing the Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference in February.

Lauren Lurkins provides Rita Frazer with information on a Nutrient Management Community Project, WOTUS hearings and the action request related to that, and finally anhydrous ammonia certified grower meetings. State Treasurer Frerichs talks with Jim Taylor about unclaimed property program – this time featuring purple hearts they are trying to match up with rightful owners/families and college savings plans. Jim Taylor introduces us to the new Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs President Jill Hardesty. Weather with DTN John Baranick.

Today's show features a conversation with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. He discusses the cancellation of next month’s Truck and Trailer Show in Peoria. He also hits on several other transportation and trucking issues. We also hear from outgoing Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs President Ken Tyrrell from Sandwich. The IAAF annual meeting was held over the weekend in Springfield. We also get an update from the Illinois Soybean Association and Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer previews a new marketing week.

Mark Gebhards provides a wrap up of policy discussion at AFBF, covers WOTUS and carbon capture projects in Illinois. Newly appointed FSA Executive Director Scott Halpin met up with Jim Taylor. Extension Friday highlights and upcoming small farms webinar.

RFD Radio's Rita Frazer visits with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. They discuss Illinois crop production numbers for 2021 and other topics. RFD Radio's Jim Taylor steps in and chats with Dr. Paul Pederson, chairman of the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP) and Jennifer Gibbs with the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. The two detail the Rural Student Physician Program, which has received a $500,000 contribution from RIMSAP through an Illinois farm Bureau and Illinois State Medical Society partnership. In the final segment of the show Rita gets an update from Jennifer Tirey with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Two updates from Washington today as RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke chats with American Farm Bureau Congressional Relations staffer Andrew Walmsley and RFD Radio's Jim Taylor gets an update from Alana Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation. The show also features RFD Radio's Rita Frazer discussing all things transportation with Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittell. Rita also gets visits with Max Webster, who serves as Midwest Policy Manager for the American Farmland Trust. And the show finishes with a county farm bureau manager to manager segment as Montgomery County's Katie Wilson interviews Annette Eggers from Jo Davies County.

Four guests highlight today’s RFD Today show. RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer visits with Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson, who provides a Washington update. DeLoss Jahnke has coverage from the Specialty Growers Conference as he talks with Cook County Extension’s Zack Grant. DeLoss also checks in from the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting as he interviews Senate Ag Committee Chief Economist John Newton. Jim Taylor wraps up the show with Freese-Notis meteorologist Dan Hicks.

RFD Radio’s Jim Taylor discusses the latest jobs report with the Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist Mike Doherty. The two delve into other subjects also moving the economy. Jim also visits with Troy Uphoff from Shelby County, a winner in the National Corn Growers Association yield contest. The final guest is Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer, previewing a new market week as traders await the latest WASDE report, released on Wednesday.

A three-guest show to wrap up the week. RFD Radio's Jim Taylor visits with fourth generation farmer Daryl Cates from Columbia in Monroe County, who was recently elected vice president of the American Soybean Association. Jim also chats with Quinn Adamowski from Landmarks Illinois about the Most Endangered List in Illinois. The final segment is with Todd Lowery of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. 19 fellows are in the Class of 2023.

Three guests highlight today's program. RFD Radio's Jim Taylor talks all things pests with Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. Jim also gets an update on the latest happenings with Illinois Ag in the Classroom from Kevin Daugherty. The final guest is Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting. She details the black vulture depredation permit process for livestock producers.

Plenty of content on today's show as Rita Frazer visits with Mark Gebhards, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. Among the topics discussed include the Biden-Harris livestock and process plan.
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos chats with Jim Taylor as Bustos is serving her last year in office.
Illinois Farm Bureau's, Associate Director Commodities and Livestock Programs Tasha Bunting wraps up the show providing an update on the HACCP program.

Lauren Lurkins talks with Rita Frazer about Dicamba and a Waters of the United States FBAct Call to Action on January 5. Jim Taylor and Bill Bodine talk about Navigator’s Heartland Greenway and Wolf Carbon Solutions programs. Paul Fessler at Blackhawk Community College about a Construction Careers Training Program. Weather with DTN’s John Baranick.

Jennifer Smith Development IAA Foundation talks with Rita Frazer about the details of the 2022 program and the kickoff to the 2022 scholarship application period. Cheryl Mitchell Champaign County Farm Bureau Professional Member details the 3-Part Webinar Series that she will host for Illinois Farm Bureau Professional Members-2022: Here We Come. Stan Born Illinois farmer and newly elected American Soybean Association director. Jim Taylor talks markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Rita Frazer shares a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards. He recaps legislative success for 2021 and previews issues for 2022. Recaping some of the best of 2021, Rita visits with EN Hanson after exhibiting a champion at the Illinois State Fair and the late Elizabeth Weidner on her mission to raise awareness and funds for Childhood Cancer. The show wraps up with a visit from the IAA Foundation promoting opportunities for youth.

Rita Frazer revisits a conversation from earlier in the year with Dan Meyer, Moultrie County Farmer, Macon County attorney Nancy Handegan and IFB General Counsel Laura Harmon. They talk about farm succession and crucial conversations that need to be had regarding land ownership.

RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke gets an update from Kyle Gilliam with the U.S. Grains Council. The two discuss the Corn Harvest Quality Report. And then RFD Radio's Rita Frazer reviews 2021 with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier from NRCS. The two also look ahead to 2022.

RFD Radio's Rita Frazer discusses an IFB professional member webinar series with Jasper County dairy farmer Cheryl Mitchell. RFD Radio's Jim Taylor chats with Okawville High School senior Raegan Luechtefeld about her basketball team winning the IHSA TikTok challenge sponsored by Midwest Dairy & Undeniably Dairy. And Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford finishes up the show with all things weather.

RFD Radio's Jim Taylor visits with Jeffrey Adkisson from the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois. Retiring Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Director Dennis Green reflects on his ten years on the board. And Agrivisor's Karl Setzer previews a full market week.

RFD Radio's Rita Frazer makes a visit to Stark County CropWatcher Gary Steward's farm. Gary's wife Karen is also involved in the conversation. Rita wraps up the show with Macon County farmer and retiring ag broadcaster David Brown, who reflects on his 30 year career at WAND TV.

Jim Taylor talks with John Heiser with FCAE to get an update on Ag Education Programs. Kevin Daugherty, Director Illinois Farm Bureau Center for Consumer Education, talks about agriculture books grants. More from the Trade Show Floor and the NAFB 2021 with an interview with Keith Byerly Agoro Carbon Alliance.

Brad Zwilling, FBFM joins us for a monthly conversation. This month he reviews his article on 2021 milk costs and projections into 2022. Collin Watters, Illinois Corn Growers Association Director of Exports and Logistics shares results of a recent policy survey of farmers, as well as explains ICGA's work to expand programming to meet the needs of Illinois farmers. Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy and Risk Management, talks with Rita about the Federal Reserve’s announcement on interest rates, inventory and supply and demand.

Lauren Lurkins details the latest news on Dicamba including the IDOA's publishing of rules for dicamba use on soybeans last Friday in the Illinois Register. Richard Alford Central Life Sciences from Trade Talk 2021. Grant Hammer, Executive Director if Illinois Associations of SWCD and Jim Nestleroad NRCS in Clark County. Weather with John Baranick, DTN Weather.

IDNR Director Colleen Callahan talks about the Black Vulture problem and how Illinois Farm Bureau and the IDNR worked together to find a solution to assist livestock producers is southern Illinois and talks about updates to the Brandon Road Lock and Dam. Finally, she covers success stories for 2021 and looks ahead to 2022. New USB Chairman Ralph Lott highlights his leadership background and priorities for the coming year. Raelynn Parmely, IFB Environmental Program Manager shares details about Environmental Stewardship Grants being provided to County Farm Bureaus. The show wraps up with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Rita Frazer talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President, Rich Guebert, and Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Mark Gebhards. Jim Taylor wraps up the show with members of the Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging team that recently won the competition at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville.

Rodney Knitttel, Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure talks about the Truck Driver Training Scholarship program, Rules of the Road Meetings and plans for the upcoming Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference. Evan Hultine, Bureau County Farm Bureau, talks about a Grain Bin Safety Program that was recognized at the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting. Conversation with Congressman Darin LaHood from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Cass Morgan Young Leader Members talk about their Give Your Garden Project that was recognized at the IFB Annual Meeting.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation talks about labeling standards around milk alternatives like soy and almond milk. Julie Hewitt, Executive Director Illinois NREC, talks fertilizer availability and pricing and how her association is involved. Julie Tomlinson, Energy Sales with South Central FS facility that received storm damage in last Friday’s storms. Dr. Aaron Hager U of I Extension Weed Scientist on the latest news on Dicamba resistance in Illinois.

Acting USDA Rural Development Director Molly Hammond and a conversation with State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Carroll County Farm Bureau Manager Chas Welch on the County Harvest for All Fundraising efforts. Weather with Dan Hix, Freese-Notis weather.

Monthly visit with Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers. Conversation with Allyn Buhrow, Chair of Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education. Adam Clapp, Monticello High School Principal recipient of the ILCAE Advocacy Award. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Rita Frazer hosts a Round Table discussion with University of Illinois Staff on preparing students for college and what they can do to prepare students for the job market. Those featured are Jean Drasgow, Debra Korte, Rod Johnson and Mynda Tracy.

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on what we know today about Dicamba for use in Illinois in 2022, Illinois State Fairgrounds activities this month, 2022 Illinois Association of County Fairs Annual Meeting January 2022. Thomas Titus on the year as President-Elect of the Illinois Pork Producers and the Illinois Pork Expo February 2022. Jim Taylor talks with Illinois FFA President Adam Loker in a #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio feature.

Jim Mintert Purdue Ag Economist with the CME-Purdue Ag Barometer. Kris Reynolds American Farmland Trust with a reminder of the December 15 opening of Illinois Fall Covers for Spring Savings sign-up. Jim Taylor talks with Dennis Green, recently retired IAA District 13 Director and new Young Leader Chair Aaron Mitchell.

Wrap up of the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting with President Richard Guebert, Jr and IFB Young Leader Achievement Award winner Chad Bell. Field and Bean Interview with ISA’s Andrew Larson about soy-to-plate and developing new animal ag markets for soybeans. Ellyn Ferguson, Congressional Quarterly, provides a Federal Legislation Update. The show wraps up with weather with Bryce Anderson, DTN.

Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist, talks the latest Jobs Reports, Inflation and spending and the Farm Economy Tyler Main, Knox County Farm Bureau Young Leader who shares information about the County Cover Crop Project that received a New Horizon Award at the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards provides an update ahead of the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Ginny Six Morgan County grain and pig farmer talks about how her family makes a good living and a great life. Central Life Sciences interview with Richard Alford Director of Sales for Specialty Ag Products and Mark Upton Director of Sales for the Feed Additive Group.

Kelly Estes, State Pest Survey Coordinator provides and update.
Todd Lowry, Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation
Mitch Heisler, Agronomist and Product Manager with Wyffels.
Michael Newlin, Propane Education and Research Council provides a propane outlook.

Matt Schmit Illinois Director Office of Broadband with details of the Accelerate Illinois Initiative. Breanne Beisiegel IAA Foundation Annual Meeting activities and how members can participate in the IAA Auctions. Josh St. Peters IBA BQA Workshops, beef policy, 2022 meetings including Illinois Beef Expo and NCBA Convention Houston. FFA Members from Wayne County visit with Jim Taylor about their participation in the Wayne County Farm Bureau Feed our Future Yield Contest.

Austin Omer, Illinois Farm Bureau, responds to potential habitat changes to the Endangered Species Act that could have an impact on Illinois farmers/landowners. Jim Taylor talks with Ken Koch, Dairy Service Aware Winner from the Illinois Milk Producers Association and shares information on Syngenta's Scholarship Program. Show wraps up with Weather from Dan Hix, Freese-Notis weather.

Casey Bolin, FCAE, provides an update from her district. Dr. Don Wuebbles, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences with the University of Illinois, discusses Climate. Marty Marr, newly elected President of Illinois Corn Growers Association. Markets with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

2021 Illinois Milk Producers Dairy Sustainability award winners, Triple V Farms, from Clinton County talk about their farm. Mike Steenhook, Soy Transportation Coalition, talks infrastructure.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Pigskin Picks

Phil Bradshaw, author of Your Food My Adventure, visits with Rita about his involvement in agriculture organizations and beyond. Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development Group, shares information on Turkey production in Illinois. Eastland FFA Members on winning the Dairy Judging Contest at the National FFA Convention.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, provides and update on issues. Brad Zwilling, FBFM provides commentary on his recent article on Feeder Cow numbers. Lynn Wiese, a farmer in Pike and Brown County talks about his use of Pivot Pio on his farm.

Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS talks about the first Thanksgiving and the strong connection with agriculture and Illinois. Infrastructure package and Build Back Better-what does it mean for conservation. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau, provides an update on Dicamba and WOTUS and a preview of the Illinois Farm Bureau. Scott Wilson Growmark Energy Expert/Manager, Customer Risk Management as he talked about the tapping of the oil reserve and OPEC announcement this week. Weather with State Climatologist, Trent Ford.

Conversation with IDNR Director Colleen Callahan.
Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of Grain and Feed Association of Illinois.
Markets with AgriVisor’s Karl Setzer

We hear from Ron Holevoet from Clinton County who was named the FB ACT member of the year and Sidney Stiers, a FFA Member who recently won the Creed Speaking contest at the National FFA Convention.

President Guebert on Supply and Demand Issues, AFBFs decision to not support Build Back Better and the Thanksgiving Meal Cost Survey. DeLoss talks to Newly Named GROWMARK CEO Mark Orr
Julie Hewitt with NREC gives a report. Tim Schweizer with IDNR talks about Firearm Deer season. Pioneer Agronomy Update

Lauren Lurkins recaps NLRS Partnership Conference and shares an update from the EPA Farmers and Ranchers Committee that she co-chairs. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks harvest numbers, fall covers for spring savings, the Illinois Specialty Growers Block Grants. Dan Grant shares an interview with Dr. David Kohl and Michael Swanson from Wells Fargo at the Ag Bankers Conference. Illinois Soybean Association’s Mike Levin provides reaction to the infrastructure bill.

Kent Hodel, a farmer from Metamora, IL was named Master Farmer late this summer. DeLoss visits with him to learn about the family operation and succession plans. Jess Smithers, Director of Agriculture Programs at Richland Community College talks about a new barn and the plans for that facility in 2022. Farmer Harry Cooney from the field as harvest wraps up for some and continues for others-Cooney also talks about input prices, energy and commodity prices.
Weather with John Baranick, DTN Weather

Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers Association details the Infrastructure Package for the industry and for Illinois. Schaefer also talks about the plans for the 2022 Mid-West Truck Show in Peoria in February. Derek Dunkirk Christian County farmer talks about harvest and the great partnership between grain and livestock and the financial benefits of using hog manure as fertilizer.
Field and Bean Segment with Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association. IHSA Partnership with Midwest Dairy to provide a virtual dairy farm tour on November 18. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards visits with Rita Frazer to discuss the Infrastructure Package and what it means for Illinois agriculture, fertilizer prices and input costs and what is IFB working on to help. He finishes up his segment with information on Specialty Crop Block Grants available in Illinois. Rita then visits with Dr. Aaron Hager, U of I Weed Scientist with a 2021 growing season wrap-up, including comments on the current Dicamba conversation and his best tips for 2022. The Trio of Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor then provide their Pigskin Picks to take us into the weekend.

Jackie Sambursky with the Illinois Department of Agriculture shares information on the Grain Tour sponsored by the IDOA virtually for the 2nd year and talks about other activities IDOA does to create new markets for Illinois products. Mary Klopfenstein, Illinois Farm Bureau Youth & Collegiate Coordinator, highlights the upcoming FFA BUILD Conference. This conference is sponsored by the IFB Family of Companies Youth Education Committee. Rita Frazer shares a Pioneer Fall Agronomy Report with Scott Eversgerd as he reports on harvest wrapping up in Clinton County. Eversgerd talks about fall fertilizer and an update on additional wheat acres going in this month.

Rodney Knittel, Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, talks about the Federal Infrastructure package and what it means for Illinois, Knittel also talks about upcoming UCR registration deadline coming up for 2022 and gave early details for the 2022 Rules for the Road IFB Programs. Brent Clark of Saline River Farms describes the hope for a new pork and beef processing plant being built by a solid group of farmers and business partners in Williamson County. Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, talks about global food standards and food labeling and previews the NMPF’s upcoming annual meeting. Jenny Ring Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers shares details of the final four in the IHSA Pork and Pigskin Championship, Pork Power update for November and a grant program for 4-H and FFA groups.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, provides an update on environmental issues.
Max Webster, American Farmland Trusts Midwest Policy Manager, talks with Rita Frazer about the 2022 legislative efforts to ensure conservation funding for programs. Valerie Murbarger, Albion Grade School in Edwards County, was named the AITC Teacher of the year. She visits with Jim Taylor regarding this honor. Weather with Dan Hix, Freese-Notis Weather.

Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist talks about the jobs report and inflation.
Miriam Hoffman, recently retired Eastern Region National FFA VP, met with Jim Taylor to recap her tenure. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan recaps the November meeting of the Resolutions Committee and highlights some of the submittals that will be considered by the Delegate body at the annual meeting in December.
DeLoss Jahnke hosts the Friday Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg, IFB Director of Issues Management and Adam Nielsen, Director of National Legislation and Policy Development. They talk about Build Back Better plan, true infrastructure, and the importance membership involvement and relationships with Legislators plays in policy making.
Jim Taylor met with Mareah Rauch, Illinois Beef Association Director of Programs & Services for an update on the Beef Quality Assurance program and the 2022 Illinois Beef Expo.
Jim and DeLoss provide their Pigskin Picks to wrap up the Friday show.

University of Illinois Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. She reviews data collected this past growing season and cold weather activities to plan for the next year. Normal West FFA Livestock Judging Team goes back-to-back at the American Royal. Jim Taylor met with team members Preston Rhode, Lauren Mohr and Paige Lemanager. Jason McVicker, Pioneer Field Agronomist, provides an update from Geneseo and the surrounding territory.

DeLoss Jahnke met with Purdue Ag Economist Dr. Michael Langemeier on the monthly Ag Barometer.
Jim Taylor met with Master Farmer designee Paul Taylor from DeKalb County. He talks about his farming and leadership background. Selena King, Wellness Manager with Midwest Dairy Association, shares information about a new partnership between Midwest Dairy and the IHSA. Monthly update from Todd Lowery with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation.

Interview with Ellyn Ferguson with Congressional Quarterly to provide an update on infrastructure
Illinois was well represented at the National FFA Convention last week. We get a recap for Illinois FFA Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer. Weather from John Baranick, DTN Ag Meteorologist.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau, visits with Rita to provide an update on State and Federal Legislative issues. Jim Taylor meets up with John Babcock, the Illinois Certified Crop Advisor of the Year. DeLoss Jahnke wraps up the show with markets from AgriVisor's Tim Tressler.

Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy, talks energy prices for the upcoming winter months. Friday roundup with Leon Sheets, known on social media as “The Pig Farmer” shares his story and goals. The RFD Radio Team then shares their Pigskin Picks heading into the weekend.

Rita has a conversation with Tim Thompson from Franklin, IL, and District 10 IL Corn Marketing Board Director. Tim talks about harvest, farmer concerns with input costs and supplies and how Illinois Corn Marketing is working to address those concerns. A harvest check-in with Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello and the Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program update.
A check in with Pioneer Agronomist Scott Eversgerd. Jim Taylor talks with Isaac Brockman, and Illinois State University Senior and a Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau member. Isaac recently won the State Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion meet.

Brad Zwilling, FBFM 2022 Family Budgets taking into consideration increased input costs.
Cambridge FFA Chapter #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio highlight. Conversation with Trent Tabor, the Advisor on the tradition of the Chapter and the recognition of being a Premier Chapter finalist at National FFA Convention. Rita talks with Grant Hammer, Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Lauren Spaniol, Resource Conversationist with the Coles SWCD. Lauren covers the 319-watershed project in her county.

Lauren Lurkins talks about training for proper and safe application of nitrogen and a Waters of the US update. Elaine Stone, Manager of Fulton County Farm Bureau talks about a recent donation of pork to area food banks in observation of pork month. USDA Rural Water Development Grant overview with Acting USDA Rural Development Director Molly Hammond. Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension talks about an upcoming open house at the Orr Research Center on November 2. She highlights the Illinois communities that received grants. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist Illinois NRCS, has his monthly conservation with Rita Frazer. Matt Barnes, National Weather Service in Lincoln, shared weather insights from Sunday. #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio Highlight as Jim Taylor talks with Gage Miller, Former Illinois Association President, and national officer Candidate at this week’s National FFA Convention. Wrap up with markets with Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, provides an update on Legislative issues. Rita catches up with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers Association, for an update on October Pork Month Activities.
Andy Wright, in the Green County community of Wrights, IL, shares his experience with a tornado that hit his farm last week. Rita, DeLoss and Jim head into the weekend with their weekly Pigskin Picks.

Rita Frazer talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert to get an update on issues affecting agriculture this fall and beyond. Jim Taylor talks with Cade Hill, Prairie Central High School Agriculture teacher and recipient of the IAA Foundation teacher grants and later meets with John Heiser, District 1 FCAE coordinator, for an update from his part of the state ahead of the National FFA Convention. Rita wraps up the show with Cody Pettit, Pioneer Agronomist to get an update from the field and recommendations for the 2022 growing season.

Julie Hewitt, Nutrient Research and Education Council of Illinois provides a monthly update. Tom Heinold, Army Corp of Engineers, shares an update on river navigation and maintenance and improvement projects. #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio feature with members from the Southeastern FFA Chapter in Augusta, IL.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, provides a WOTUS update. Eileen Urish, Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about the Employee Spotlight Program and Dan Phillips who was recognized as Employee of the Year. Mindy Bunselmeyer, Executive Director of Illinois Association FFA ahead of the National Convention. She discusses record membership numbers for the association. Weather with John Baranick, DTN Weather.

Rita Frazer has her monthly conversation with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. Jim Taylor talks with Linda White, a McLean County 4-H Leader recently inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in recognition of her efforts. DeLoss Jahnke talks markets with Karl Setzer

Weekly Roundup where Rita Frazer sits down with the IFB Video team to talk about their Regional Emmy Nomination and the issues behind the stories. Jim Taylor provides another #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio highlight on Ty Steffen, Newark FFA. He is a National Proficiency finalist in the Specialty Crops section. DeLoss Jahnke joins Rita and Jim for the #PigskinPicks segment to wrap up the week.

Rita Frazer meets with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities for an update on issues. Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello, joins to the show to provide an update on agency activities. Rita wraps up the show with Pioneer Agronomist Pat Ray.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation. They talk about 2020 Milk Consumption numbers.
Trucking with Rodney Knittel, Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, talks harvest and rural road safety. He also addresses supply chain issues – specifically the need for truck drivers.
Ted Ufkes, COO Professional Swine Management talks pork exports and demand. #BlueJacketsonRFDRadio highlights with Tolono Unity FFA Members Olivia Shike and Marie Baxley.

Rita talks with Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy about fall fertilizer application and the announcement of the the new Region 5 EPA Director Debra Shore and Rod Snyder as the new Ag advisor. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about the college savings programs and the unclaimed property program. Ken Baker, Illinois Central College Truck Driving School, talks about the program that helps people to get their CDL. #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio focus on the Taylorville FFA Chapter.
Weather from the National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL

Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust talks about the practice of cover crops, the rate of adoption and the progress from the practice. Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers Association talks about supply chain issues, infrastructure and other issues impacting trucking. Markets with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

October is pork month. Rita has a conversation with Illinois Pork Producers Association President Alan Kollmann. He talks about harvest and the growth progress of his livestock operation.

BlueJacketsonRFDRadio Seneca FFA is a finalist for Premier Chapter – Strengthening Agriculture. Jim talks to advisor Jeff Maierhofer and members from the FFA Chapter. The RFD Radio Trio does their weekly #PigskinPicks to wrap up the show.

Kelly Estes, State Ag Pest Survey coordinator talks about Army Worm, Asian Hornet and initial previews pest survey results. Michael Granche, NCGA Manager of Market Development, talks about expanding the use of corn in the Pet Market in areas beyond the food bowl. Bruce Battles, Technical Agronomy Manager and Tim O’Brien, Agrisure Traits Manager with Syngenta share information on a corn rootworm study conducted this summer as well as unique characteristics and performance seen by the product Agrisure Duracade

Jim Mintert, Purdue Ag Economist reports on the September Ag Barometer that gives us the sentiment in farm country. Todd Lowry, Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation, provides and update on the current class. Brenda Matherly, Illinois Farm Bureau provides an update on Farmland Assessment Notices. Climate Smart Agriculture Projects with Michael Woods from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Mike Doherty provides his monthly economic report. He covers jobless numbers, research on Brazilian soy and corn production increases, farmland leasing trends, Ellyn Furguson, Congressional Quarterly, provides a report on the Infrastructure Bill, Continuing Resolution budget and how conservation is involved, Secretary Vilsack announced details on guarantee loan program for food processors, Senate confirmations and USTR Tai talking China Trade Strategy. Cropwatcher report from Ken Reinhardt in Mercer County. Weather with DTN Meterologist John Baranick.

In honor of national trucker appreciation day, we’re highlighting those that provide a very important service. Bruce Jung from Mascoutah shares with Rita Frazer information about his 3rd generation trucking company. Abigail Hodel, a truck driver from El Paso in Woodford County, talks with Jim Taylor about how she got into trucking and how it has provided income for her family. We wrap up the show with markets with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards provides an update on National issues. Roundup Friday features interviews with Beef Producers across the state. Wrap up the show with Pigskin Friday - covering matchups from high school, college and the NFL.

Jim Taylor talks to Jennifer Smith, IAA Foundation, about the first year ag teacher grant program. He then talks to Callie Diss, Ag Teacher at Marquette Academy in Ottawa, one of this year’s recipients. Conor Healy, Illinois State Water Survey shares information about deadlines for the 2021 Water Use report. DeLoss wraps up the show with Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau about the HACCP training site that will be live on October 1.

Update from Illinois Beef Association’s Director of Communication Betty Haynes. Donna Gallivan, Illinois Farm Bureau, provides an annual meeting preview. #BlueJacketsonRFDRadio spotlight on the Decatur MacArthur Andreas Ag Academy FFA chapter, a finalist for the Chapter Model of Excellence.

Ivan Dozier, NRCS, talks about the the Budget Reconciliation/Infrastructure bill and what that means for conservation efforts. Illinois is a part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program that was announced last week. Raelynn Parmely and Austin Omer, Illinois Farm Bureau talk about pollinator projects and a planting guide that is now available. #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio as Jim Taylor highlights Oliva Alka, Mt. Caramel FFA, who is a finalist in the AgriScience Fair Food Products and Processing Systems. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Jeff Adkisson, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. They talk about recent ransomware attacks in the agriculture industry, particularly at grain companies, and what the short and long term impacts are. Jeff also talks about harvest progress across the state and tips to keep in mind for a safe harvest. #BlueJacketsonRFDRadio. Jim Taylor talks with Elaan Bader from the Litchfield FFA Chapter. She is an Agriscience Fair Finalist in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems category.
DeLoss Jahnke talks Markets with Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau provides an update on National Issues. Farm Safety Week Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg, Ashley Beutke and Jill Freuh to remember the life of Brian Satorius who passed away in August in a Grain Bin accident. #PigSkinFriday with Jim, DeLoss and Rita.

Rita visits with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert to get an update on organization priorities and events. She then talks with Scott Wilson, Growmark Energy about energy supply and pricing.
Molly Hammond, Acting USDA Rural Development Director, joins the show to talk about a newly launched resource guide for disaster assistance in rural communities. Jim Taylor visits with Megan Dwyer, Illinois Corn Growers Association Nutrient Loss Reduction Manager. They talk about the biennial report of the NLRS, fall nitrogen best management practices and a new grant Illinois Corn and IFCA received from the Illinois Council on BMPs to educate about nitrogen BMPs.

Brad Zwilling, VP of Data Analysis with FBFM on comparing machinery values on Illinois Grain Farms. Amy Rademaker, Rural Health and Farm Safety Program Coordinator for Carle Health, provides reminders for a safe harvest. Eric Vanasdale, Supervisor of Loss Control with COUNTRY Financial, talks about danger areas around the farm and reminders for those that share the roads.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy for Illinois Farm Bureau, covers the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report. Rita Frazer met with Grant Hammer, Executive Director Illinois SWCD, Angie Grapperhaus Administrator Coordinator and Cliff Schuette, SWCD Board Member from Clinton County to talk about conservation efforts from their part of the state. Jim Taylor provides a weather report with John Baranick, DTN Weather.

And update from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. National Farm Safety & Health week kicks off with a conversation from Dave Newcomb, Ag Rescue Program Manager with the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer

Mark Gebhards provides his weekly update on State and Federal issues. Connor Schmidt from Intelinair talks with Rita Frazer about the company and what they offer to producers. Finally it's Pigskin Friday with Football picks with Rita, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor.

Julie Hewitt, NREC Executive Director, discusses a woodchip bioreactor in Piatt County that is using the wood chips from the Farm Progress Show. A monthly visit with Rachel Peabody from the Illinois Soybean Association. She recaps their Farm Progress Show activities and provides an update of the upcoming issue of Field and Bean. Rodney Knittel, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about Harvest Permits and other Trucking regulations important to this time of year. #BlueJacketsonRFDRadio Jim Taylor talks to members of the Red Hill FFA Chapter, a finalist for the Premier Chapter, Building Communities award.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation talks about Federal Milk Marketing and Exports. Alan covers the upcoming World Dairy Expo in late September/early October. Dr. Paul Walker, President Illinois Beef Association talks about the importance of Local Beef associations and membership in IBA. Rodney Knittel, Assistant Director of Transportation, and Infrastructure with Illinois Farm Bureau, talks trucking and transportation issues important as harvest ramps up.
Highlight of FFA Members #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio. Max Griffey, Sycamore FFA member, talks with Jim Taylor about being a National Proficiency Finalist in Ag Mechanics.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, provides a recap of the 16 nutrient management field days that took place over the spring and summer. Lauren later provides an update on the WOTUS rule. Rita Frazer then visits with August Schetter, a grain and livestock farmer in Jersey County. He and his brother are working with cover crops in their operation, and he shares how that is working in their operation. Jim Taylor wraps up the show with a weather report from State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Mark Gebhards provides an update on the Federal Infrastructure Package as it makes its way through the Ways & Means Committee markup, specifically regarding Tax Policy. He then covers the Illinois House Energy Bill that passed late last week and the concern where it comes to eminent domain and landowner rights. Don Schaefer with Midwest Truckers talks with Rita about the demand for trucking and in turn qualified drivers. Markets with Karl Setzer from AgriVisor.

DeLoss Jahnke visits with Illinois 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood about the early write up process of the Human Infrastructure bill. Rita Frazer and Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello, recap summer events and provides a safety message ahead of harvest. Rita later visits with
Travis Mateer, Extension Beef Educator, about harvest and cornstalk grazing. Wrapping up the show Derek Martin, Logan County Farmer, talks about harvest preparation and his family receiving the STAR Family of the year award.

DeLoss Jahnke visited with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins at the Farm Progress Show to get a wrap up report on the Summer Nutrient Management Field Days and the WOTUS Ruling. Conversation on Weed Management with Nick Fassler, BASF, at the Farm Progress Show. Jim Taylor met up with Robyn Brown, Midwest Dairy Association, about the partnership with the NFL and the Fuel up to Play 60 program. Farmweek’s Dan Grant shares a report with Dan Basse, Ag Resources, on exporting out of the gulf after Hurricane Ida.

Cropwatcher report from Eric Schmidt in Jackson County. He shares plans for harvest in his plans of state and what the yield estimates are. A conversation on Federal Issues with Ellyn Ferguson, Congressional Quarterly. Jim Mintert, Economist from Purdue University shares the August Ag Barometer report. DeLoss Jahnke met up with Bryce Baker from Precision Planting at the Farm Progress Show.

Jim Taylor talks with Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist on jobs numbers and with DTN's John Baranick to get an update on the weather.

In observance of Labor Day, Rita Frazer talks with individuals about their career path. To wrap up the show, she visits with Trooper Tracy to get road safety tips farmers can implement ahead of harvest.

Rita Frazer meets with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, to get a weekly update on Federal, State and Regulatory issues. Trooper Tracy joins the show to talk about tips Farmers can implement to be safe on the road this upcoming harvest season. Rita then visits with the Weidner Family from Effingham County to highlight Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

Kelly Estes, Pest Survey Coordinator with the University of Illinois, met with Jim Taylor to talk about the Army Worm. Jim later visits with Austin Walter, LaSalle County about Syngeta's #RootedInAg contest. Rita and DeLoss cover the 2021 Farm Progress Show with interviews from many participants.

Josh Miller, BASF Digital Agriculture Lead, from the Farm Progress Show. Julie Hewitt, Executive Director of NREC from the Conservation Partners tent at the Farm Progress Show. Talks about the efforts farmers can put into practice. Lee Strom, Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation talks about current events and programs and his new opportunity outside of the Foundation. Chuck Spencer, Growmark Director of Governmental Relations talks with DeLoss about current events in the legislative area and the importance of being involved in the discussion. Wyffels TIm Burkel talks about their 75th anniversary and offerings they have to offer growers.

Crop Watcher Report from Ken Taake, Pulaski County.
Dr. Matt Montgomery provides a crop report in the final weeks of the growing season and seed selection for the 2022 growing season.
Dan Grant shares a conversation from the Illinois Wheat Forum.
DuQuoin State Fair conversation with Shelby McCray.
Weather with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather.

Rita visits with Matt Jungmann with Farm Progress Show to talk about the upcoming show and the impact the mask mandate and weather will have on it. Madison Bruns, Shelby County Farm Bureau manager talks to Rita about an upcoming Stream Conservation and MBP field day on September 9. Rita talks with Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about the US Swine Health Improvement Plan, CFAP 2 Payments and plans for the DuQuoin State Fair. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities with Illinois Farm Bureau reports on the Infrastructure Bills - REAL and Human, the Illinois General Assembly special session on 8/31 taking into consideration legislative measures related to the legislative redistricting plan. In the second segment he covers CFAP final funds available for pork and poultry producers and Illinois Harvest Permits. Cheryl DeMent from DeWitt County was recently honored by the Horseman’s Council. She shares her involvement with the council and in the ag industry. Country Music Star Lee Brice meets with Jim Taylor to talk about his upcoming concert at the Farm Progress Show.

RIta visits with Rod Weinzierl, Illinois Corn Growers Association, about the Next Generation Fuels Act that was re-introduced by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos this week. Jill Loehr, Communications Director with Wyffels Hybrids talks about plans for the upcoming Farm Progress Show. Rita talks to Raelynn Parmely about the Certified Crop Advisor Award nominees process and a recap on nutrient management field days across the state. Lynn Wiese and Jeff Butler from Pike County talk about Pivot Bio and the value it brings to their farming operation. Scott Wilson from GROWMARK Energy talks about fuel prices across the country.

Jim Taylor meets with Brad Zwilling, Vice President of Data Analysis with FBFM on farmland values.
Rita Frazer provides commentary from the Blane and Kristi Olson Pork Finishing Facility Open House from earlier in the week. Rita then travelled to Perry, Illinois to attend the Orr Multipurpose Research Facility groundbreaking. She met up with area leaders to discuss what this project means to the community.

Ivan Dozier on State Fair conversations and Conservation Funding and other efforts.
Jeff Adkisson, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, talks about preparations at area grain elevators ahead of harvest. Gary Steward, Crop Watcher from Stark County talks about his passions outside of farming. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford and a preview of the Weather Component of the updated Agronomy Handbook.

Conversation with Congressman Darin LaHood on the Real and Human Infrastructure Bills,
IDNR Director Colleen Callahan covers State Fairs from Springfield-to DuQuoin, camping in Illinois, IRAP-Illinois Recreational Access Program, Hunting seasons and fall. Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation shares information on needed federal support to dairy farmers. Markets with Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards talks about the Real and Human Infrastructure bills, WOTUS hearings and the next steps, Container shipping costs and the Congressional Redistricting maps.
Farm Bureau Leader Cliff Schuette and DeAnne Bloomberg talk about grazing and cover crops.
State Fair recap with Stephanie and Rodney Knittel and Susan Head and Family.

DeLoss visits with Doug Anderson, Manger of Wayne & White County Farm Bureaus on an upcoming Carbon Market Conference in SE Illinois on August 24. Rita has a conversation with Steve Pitstick, Chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association on the priorities of the organization.
We hear from Dr. Paul Walker, President of the Illinois Beef Association on the benefit of gathering at events like the State Fair and Alan Kollmann, President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association on issues facing the pork industry. Cody Hanold, auctioneer from Brighton, IL. Cody won the state auctioneering contest and as a result was able to auction off the Grand Champion Steer at the Illinois State Fair. Conversation with brothers Travis and Chance Mateer who together judged the Beef Portion of the Master Showmanship Contest at the Illinois State Fair.

Coverage of Ag Day at the 2021 Illinois State Fair with conversations from Congressional and Agriculture Leaders.

Conversation with Julie Hewitt, Nutrient Education and Research Council as NREC approaches ten years. Lauren Lurkins Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy joins the show to talk about Field Days in southern Illinois and WOTUS listening sessions. Rita Frazer visits with the Landry Freeman from Scott County on her Grand Champion Steer and En Hanson, Iroquois County on his Grand Champion Market Lamb. Weather with DTN’s John Baranick.

Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers Association talks about the need for truck drivers, including women, and the impact the Infrastructure Bill will have on the industry. Dr. Brian Diers with the University of Illinois talks about soybean seed and what growers should consider when making choices for the 2022 growing season. Rita visits with Luke Allen, FCAE to talk about his role in Ag Education and the support he provides to Ag Teachers across his region. Markets with Karl Setzer

Rita Frazer hosts a roundtable discussion on rural road safety with Rodney Knittel, Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, Illinois State Police Trooper Tracy Lillard and Macomb High School Ag Teacher Kaity Spangler. DeLoss Jahnke reports from the NCBA meeting with an interview from Tyler Schleich, Kent Feeds, on feeding performance in every phase of growth.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the two Infrastructure bills – Real and Human – and the next steps. Also shares information about the mandated reports for the livestock industry, next steps for WOTUS and the upcoming Illinois State Fair. Blane Olson, Elkhart, IL talks about his family’s involvement in the pork industry and their expansion plans. Betty Haynes, Director of Communications with the Illinois Beef Association, covers IBA plans for the Illinois State Fair and other programs for the coming months. DeLoss Jahnke reports from the NCBA meeting with an interview from Tyler Schleich, Kent Feeds, on feeding performance in every phase of growth.

Grant Hammer, Executive Director of Conservation Districts in Illinois and Christian County Chair Mark Roth, join the show to discuss conversation efforts and involvement at the local level.
Rodney Knittell, Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, Trooper Tracy Lillard and Kaity Spangler, Macomb Ag Teacher, talk about Entry Level Driver Training and the importance of safe practices. DeLoss Jahnke reports from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association conference in Nashville with Infrastructure Bill commentary from Ethan Lane, VP of Government Affairs NCBA.

Rita Frazer receives a Crop Watcher report from Dave Hankammer in St. Clair County and update from Illinois Pork Producers Executive Director Jennifer Tirey on IPPA’s plans for the Illinois State Fair and a webinar for pork producers on August 10 to prepare for African Swine Fever. Raelynn Parmely, Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager, shares information on watershed planning meetings and field days. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs shares information on the State’s Credit Rating and plans for the Illinois State Fair. Kevin Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association shares an update on the upcoming MAGIE Show, August 24 and 25 and Anhydrous Training in September. Weather with Dan Hix, Freeze Notis weather.

Mike Doherty, Senior Economist with Illinois Farm Bureau, provides a summary of the July jobs report, inflation concerns, an economist perspective of the Infrastructure Bill, the farm economy ahead of the August 12 WASDE Report and heading into harvest. Jim Taylor provides information of the Throwdown Livestock Show that was held over the weekend. Markets with Karl Setzer.

Rita checks in with newly retired Harry Cooney. Harry is now farming and decided to get his CDL. He shares his experience with studying and preparing for the exams. Later in the show, Rita visits with Terry Leitschuh, Madison County Fair Board Member, about the recent Madison County Fair and how the community rallied around a young lady struggling with a genetic disorder through the livestock auction.

Krista Swanson, Gardner Ag Policy Coordinator with the University of Illinois, talks about the Farm Budget for 2022, the upcoming farm bill discussion and the role conservation policy and climate will play. Wyffels Regional Manager Stan Tarr highlights products that look promising and that they are anxiously awaiting the harvest results. Kelly Estes, Ag Pest Survey Coordinator with the University of Illinois, provides an update on survey progress and early findings. Jenny Ring, Illinois Pork Producers Association shares information IPPA Activities at the Illinois State Fair and beyond.

In today's editions, we learn about the Purdue CME Ag Barometer commentary with Jim Mintert. Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust, discusses conservation efforts and programs available to landowners. Todd Lowry with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation recaps summer events and provides a preview of future events. Nicole Moore with the Illinois Department of Agriculture wrap us the show with information about Illinois Products and Farmers Market Week.

Dr. Mark Ernst, Illinois Department of Agriculture Veterinarian on the African Swine Fever discovery in the Dominican Republic and what it means for United States pork production. Lauren Lurkins shares information on the EPA and Army's steps in crafting the definition of Waters of the US and is later joined by Mark Bernstein with Magnolia Partners to discuss Ag Mitigation Banking. Ellyn Furguson with Congressional Quarterly shares items addressed in the Senate Infrastructure Bill and finally Weather commentary from DTN's John Baranick.

Rita shares information on the STAR program from the National Association of Conservation Districts summer conference. Susan Moore from the IAA Foundation and Brad Conant with the Marion and Clinton County Farm Bureaus talk about the Growing our Future Campaign. Tyler Strom with the Illinois Agri Food Alliance shares information about the Agri Workforce Survey and DeLoss talks markets with AgriVisor's Nick Farra.

Rita Frazer meets with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, to get a recap on National Events. Later in the show she meets with John Reifsteck, Growmark Chairman, for a conversation on conservation efforts. DeLoss Jahnke meets with Amy Bradford, Growmark Corporate Communications Manager, to talk about their 2021 Annual Meeting plans. The show wraps ups with a conversation with Ryan Gentle from Wyffels to talk about corn rootworm and growing conditions.

A monthly conversation with the Illinois Corn Growers provides and update on plans for the Farm Progress Show. Ryan Whitehouse, Associate Director of Local Government Illinois Farm Bureau shares information on the American Rescue Plan Act and funds that can be used on the local level. Scott Wilson, Growmark Energy gives and update on energy markets. Linnea Kooistra, a dairy farmer from Woodstock, IL, shares her experience testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on immigration.

Today's episode includes a conversation with Brad Zwilling from FBFM on analysis of current grain prices when adjusted for inflation. Rita Frazer has coverage from the National Association of Conservation Districts 75th annual conference.

In today's episode, we'll visit with a FarmWeek Crop Watcher to learn about conditions in Macon County. Will also hear from Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau. A group from Trees Forever will join us to share information on partnership opportunities for farmers. The show wraps up with a hot weather report from State Climatologist Trent Ford.

State Conservationist Ivan Dozier talks about conservation efforts across the state after recent rains, upcoming deadlines for program signup and the National Association of Conservation Districts 75th anniversary.
Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association talks about the recent Field and Bean publication that focuses on sustainability.
A Pike County Farmer talks about crop growing conditions and his use of Pivot Bio.
Jeff Adkisson, Grain and Field Association of Illinois, shares information on preparations for the 2021 harvest.
Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr. about infrastructure, the Farm Bill, WOTUS and other important issues Farm Bureau leadership is working on.
Meet the IAA Foundation’s top scholarship recipients.
Check in with Wyffels Hybrids about what they’ve got planned for Farm Progress Show.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, shares information action in the Senate on the Infrastructure Package and details on pandemic assistance available for producers. The Right to Repair Executive Order was also covered. Mark also covered plans for the 2023 Illinois Farm Bureau Farm Bill listening sessions starting in August. Finally, in state issues he covered the lack of movement on the State Energy Bill.
Dr. Shani Golovay, NREC Research Manager provided an update on research activities and findings.
Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association provides an update on the Field and Bean issue that focuses on sustainability.
Illinois Deputy Director of Agriculture, Kristi Jones provides information on the DuQuoin State Fair.

John Linder, President National Corn Growers Association, provides an update on issues and concerns that surfaced in last week’s Corn Congress.
Crop Watcher report from Mary Streitmatter, Farm Bureau Member in Peoria County.
Tasha Bunting, Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs with Illinois Farm Bureau, shares information on the Executive Order recently issued regarding livestock issues and what that means to livestock producers.
Dean Dittmar, Coordinator with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education, provides an update on ag education for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.
Jason Boehler, Certified Crop Advisor and seed specialist with M&M Service Company, shares information on the Illinois Soybean Association Soy Envoy program.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau, reports on a Tax Certification Program for Livestock Operations managed by the EPA.
Kendra Anderson, Midwest Dairy Association, reports on plans for the Illinois State Fair including the sculpting of the Butter Cow.
Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association, talks about the upcoming issue of Field and Bean that focuses on sustainability.
Information on U of I Agronomy Day with Allen Parrish, Director of Crop Sciences Research.
DTN Weather with John Baranick.

Colleen Callahan, Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, provides an update on agency events and shares information on plans for the Illinois State Fair and enrollment in the Illinois Recreational Access Program.
Illinois Soybean Association, Field and Bean segment with Sean Arians from Advanced Agrilytics.
A summary of the recent Ag Roundtable on Trade from the United Kingdom’s perspective with Alan Gogbashian, Consul General.
Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Conversation with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, on returning to Washington, D.C. for the first time since March of 2020. A meeting with Senate Ag Committee leaders to discuss the Infrastructure Bill, Trade, and the Farm Bill. He also summarized meetings with EPA Director Michael Regan on WOTUS and USTR Katherine Tai on trade with China, USMCA, TPP and TPA. He also covered the recent Executive Orders on Right to Repair & Livestock Transparency.
Clay Sundberg, 2019 Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship winner from LaSalle County, shares his memories from the contest.
Morgan Jones, Youth Department Intern provides information on the 2021 Contest.

Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello shares information on disaster declarations for drought and what that means for the counties affected, He also provides an update on Dicamba use complaints handled by the department this summer.
Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers Association shares information on pandemic funding for livestock farmers and other summer events and issues important to the pork industry.
Kevin Gordon, Illinois State Fair Manager and Stephanie Hardy Competitive Events Manager, provide a preview of the Illinois State Fair.
Ryan Gentle, Wyffels Agronomy Manager, provides an update on the 2021 crop.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, talks about the dairy industry’s place in climate policy, infrastructure and other federal policy issues.
Bill Bodine, Directory of Business and Regulatory Affairs, shares Illinois Farm Bureau’s involvement in the broadband issue and actions being taken to improve access in rural areas.
Rodney Knittel, Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, talks about training programs for drivers of all experience levels, current issues in transportation and what drivers need to know ahead of the upcoming harvest season.
Sydney Miller from Fayette County shares information about her participation in the Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Veterinary Education Training program.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about ratings received by the state in reflection of improved financial standings and the COVID vaccine lottery and other activities his office is involved in this summer.

Crop Conditions report from Dr. Matt Montgomery, Pioneer Agronomist. He covered hail damage in Brown County.
Crop Watcher report from Larry Hummel in Lee County.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides an update on activities from his office for the summer.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, provides information on registering for and participating in Anhydrous Ammonia training sessions in addition to covering nutrient management field days.
Weather with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather.

Chuck Cawley shares information from Stewardship Field Days on behalf of the Nutrient Research & Education Council and Anhydrous Ammonia training sessions.
Report from Beck’s Herbicide Insight Days in Effingham.
Don Schaeffer, Midwest Truckers discusses the infrastructure bill, supply chain challenges and the impact throughout all business sectors.
Markets with AgriVisor’s Karl Setzer.

Weekly roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issues management. They discuss the Resolutions process, plans for the Illinois State Fair and Trade.
Congressman Rodney Davis joins the show to talk about a Legislative Roundtable held with representatives from the UK earlier this week.
Dave Lidy on plans for the Fayette County Fair to honor the memory of his daughter and to support area youth.
Dr. Brent Tharp, Wyffels, talks Crop Conditions and fungicides.

Conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the July IFB Resolutions Committee meeting. They discussed the process, and the issues surrounding submittals from county farm bureaus. Lee Strom, Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation President and CEO, updates listeners on summer events benefiting the Foundation and the graduation of the 2020 class and the start of the 2023 class. Dr. Warren Kruger, head of North American Seed Development with Syngenta, shares information about a new facility that is being built in DeKalb County and the plans for the facility.

Ellyn Furguson, Congressional Quarterly provides an update on Federal Legislation and related issues. Topics covered are the appropriations process affecting agriculture and infrastructure, the EPA Water Ruling/Waters of the US. The initial phases of the 2023 Farm Bill was also discussed. The Congressional hearing on Livestock Pricing issues wraps up the conversation.
FarmWeek Crop Watcher, Doug Uphoff from Shelby County provided a report on crop conditions and field activities from his part of the state.
Jim Mintert, Purdue University Ag Economist reports on the Ag Barometer for June.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, Illinois Farm Bureau, recaps Nutrient Stewardship Field Days and upcoming events promoting cover crops and forage.
Matt Geiger, Syngenta Agronomist discusses fungicides.

Don Parrish, Senior Director of Regulatory Relations with AFBF, reflects on his 33-year career upon retirement and the issues and successes he’s been involved with.
Wheat Harvest and reports on the quality and harvest. Rick Siemer, Siemer Milling, talks about his family company and the products they produce from wheat harvested in Illinois.

Eric Mittenthal, President National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, talks about his job promoting Hot Dogs and Sausages and the Independence Day connection. He also talked about events for National Hot Dog day, July 21, including the search for a Hot Dog Ambassador.
Will Kropp, owner of Boetje’s Stone Ground Mustard from the Quad Cities talks about mustard production methods and the condiments they produce.
Betty Haynes, Director of Communications for the Illinois Beef Association, shares highlights from the IBA Summer Conference, dates for summer Beef Quality Assurance Program session and wraps up with information on Summer Programs including the Edge Conference and plans for the Illinois State Fair.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau, on activities affecting agriculture and rural America in Congress. Broadband access, Infrastructure funding, climate change, the need for permanent disaster aid relief funding, WOTUS rule changes were discussed. On the state front, the status of the energy bill was highlighted. The IFB Resolutions Committee meets next week, and Mark provided a preview in advance of the session.
Kelly Estes, State Coordinator for the Illinois Pest Survey Program on current pest reporting including cicadas, Japanese beetles. Sweeping has begun for the statewide survey. She talked about the need for volunteers for rootworm traps across the state to further investigate the population.
Mark Schleusener, National Ag Statistics Service on the June 30 crop acreage and grain stocks report.
Dave Fischer, retired Extension Dairy Educator, on his career and his recent recognition by Holstein Association, USA with the Distinguished Leadership award.
DeLoss Jahnke from the National Red Power Roundup at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. He met with one of the organizers, Jerome Ripperda from Clinton County. He talks about his involvement with the antique tractor club at the state and national level and his passion for antique International Harvester and Case IH tractors.

Tom Heinold, Army Corp of Engineers recaps experiences from the Lock and Dam upgrades and talks about the river conditions before and after recent rain events. He also highlights funding for the Illinois Waterway, planned projects for 2023 and the benefits of river transportation.
Matt Geiger, Syngenta Agronomist, joins the show to talk fungicides.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, Illinois Farm Bureau, shares information about Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Morgan Jones, Illinois Farm Bureau Youth Department Summer Intern, shares her background and gives a preview of the Master Showmanship Contest on August 13 at the Illinois State Fair.

Ivan Dozer, State Conservationist, NRCS on the recent rains and the conservation efforts on display. Budget appropriations for conservation efforts are discussed as well and how agriculture is part of the solution, not the problem.
Jeff Kirwan on his recent testimony in front of the House Agriculture Committee regarding the Farm Bill.
Crop Watcher Report from Kevin Raber, Wabash County, on wheat harvest and the need for rain in his part of the state.
Kendra Anderson, Manager of Farmer Relations, Midwest Dairy Association shares information on industry and other activities.
Weather with John Baranick, DTN weather.

Conversation with Mark Heil, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Board Member and General Manager of Prairie Central Co-op. They talk crop conditions, pricing, the need for truck drivers and supply and demand concerns coming out of COVID.
Manager to Manager Conversation with Katie Wilson. She is joined by Kayla Kiefer, LaSalle County Farm Bureau Manager.
Alan Kollmann, President Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about current issues and events in the pork industry and the association.
Markets with Karl Setzer from AgriVisor.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities, provides his weekly recap of issues. Topics covered: the Supreme Court ruling regarding Union Recruiting on California Farms and how it protects Private Property Rights; a bipartisan movement in the Senate on an Infrastructure Bill; the initial steps taken by the Senate Ag Committee to investigate livestock price transparency and movement by the USDA to assist local processing facilities; and the Growing Climate Solutions bill.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert provided a crop report. He shared information on State Issues, specifically the call the action regarding the Clean Energy Bill. He also talked about the initial phases of the Farm Bill.
Roundup with Ryan Whitehouse, Associate Director of Local Government and DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issue Management, discuss the importance of Local Government and getting involved at the local level.

Collin Watters, Director of Exports and Logistics with the Illinois Corn Growers association highlights the impact exports have had on the corn market and investments into the livestock market.
Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy talks about fuel prices and outlook for the summer months.
Julie Hewitt, Nutrient Research and Education Council talks about research partnerships that benefit farmers across the state.
Andrew Larson, Director of Public Policy and Market Development, Illinois Soybean Association, talks about the recent market growth in Egypt and the potential for Soybean exports.

Brad Zwilling, VP Of Data Analysis FBFM, talks about a study on the demographics and characteristics of profitable grain farms. Also provides background information on FBFM and the services they provide.
Grant Hammer, Executive Director Illinois Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Erin Gundy, Champaign County Resource Conservationist, join the show to talk about state and county programs. The positive impacts of increased state funding and the annual state poster contest was discussed.
Conversation on disease management and fungicides with Matt Geiger, Syngenta Agronomist.

Crop Watcher Report from Marshall Newhouse, Boone County.
Pollinator Week commentary from Austin Omer, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Natural Resources.
Dan Grant reports on wheat harvest in Clinton County with Mark Krausz.
Rhonda Brady, known as the ‘Butterfly Lady’ from Knox County. They discuss her education efforts with children on pollinators.
Weather with State Climatologist, Trent Ford.

Jerry Costello, Director of Illinois Department of Agriculture, talks about Pollinator Week and the start of county fair season. In the second segment he covers partnership opportunities with the USDA for livestock packing and processing grants and mental health initiatives.
Jim Spradlin, GROWMARK CEO, meets with DeLoss to talk about his upcoming retirement in February 2022. He talks about the transition plan and the highlights of his 40-year career.
Markets with Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, joins the show to update on state and national issues. Issues covered on the national front are changes to WOTUS, Livestock pricing and hauling, and the Infrastructure bill. The overtime general assembly session, specifically the energy policy bill, was also discussed.
Matt Kaye reports on the USDA’s response to the concentration issue in the Livestock industry and ways to increase processing.
Disease management tips with Matt Geiger, Syngenta Agronomist.
Weekly Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issues Management and DeLoss Jahnke. They discuss supply and demand issues, particularly when it comes to meat products. In honor of Father’s Day, the trio discusses the influence their fathers had on their lives and careers.

Michael Woods, Natural Resources Division Manager, Illinois Department of Agriculture, talks about his department and the programs they offer for the state.
Matt Geiger, Syngenta Regional Agronomist, talks about his rural roots and lessons learned from his father.
Andrew Bagley, a livestock producer from Macoupin County talks about influencers in his life.
Jenny Ring, Illinois Pork Producers Association Director of Communication, talks with Rita about summer programs.
Kevin Gordon, Illinois State Fair Manager, talks about preparations for the upcoming state fair.
Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association talks about trade with Egypt that will be highlighted in the upcoming Field and Bean publication.
Julie Hewitt, Nutrient Research and Education Council talks about research partnerships that benefit farmers across the state.

Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs discusses Illinois Farm Bureau’s activities at the national level addressing Livestock issues. Topics covered: Price transparency in the livestock industry; cyber security and the impact to livestock and dairy production; and the impact of reduced lines speeds at processing plants will have to the pork industry.

Andrew Bagley, a livestock producer from Macoupin County joins the show to talk about his family’s venture, Bagley Farms Meat Market.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, on EPA’s announcement of reversing current rules regarding navigable waters and what the process will be for potential new rulemaking.
Lauren also discusses a webinar series hosted by the International Soil Carbon Network that will highlight a scientific approach on what Carbon Trading is and what the options are available to Farmers.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides information on programs added or enhanced through the recently concluded General Assembly Session. Programs highlighted are the Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, improvements to the Unclaimed Property Program, and the cream of the crop photo contest.
Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation shares information on trade opportunities for high quality US dairy products coming out of COVID-19. Infrastructure legislation and how that impacts agriculture and dairy was also highlighted.
Weather with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick.

Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers Association discusses the status of the Federal infrastructure bill and the statewide energy proposal and how both impacts the trucking industry. The second segment focuses on the supply chain and labor challenges we are currently experiencing.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides information on programs offered through his department: state retirement savings program, unclaimed property program, and cream of the crop photo contest.
Colleen Callahan, Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources discusses plans for the Illinois State Fair and Conservation World, programs at the Illinois State Museum, and boating safety.
Markets with AgriVisor’s Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards with the weekly Gebhards 5, and the Friday Roundup with Rita Frazer.

Rita and Farmweek's Dan Grant provide a complete roundup from Tuesdays Illinois Beef Association Summer Conference in East Peoria.

Rita talks with IFB Senior Economist Mike Doherty about the most recent jobs report.
Raelynn Parmely gives a update on summer activities and field days.
Jim Taylor gets a weather update from Dan Hicks at Freese-Notis Weather.

Rita talks with Pioneer Agronomist Kyle Brosy in Madison County, while DeLoss speaks with DeKalb Asgrow's Lance Tarchione.

Rita has the Friday Roundup edition of RFD Today with DeAnne Bloomberg.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau, provides a summary of the spring General Assembly Session and an update on national issues.
Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust, on additional funding for conservation efforts.
Jason Propst, Total Livestock Services and Illinois Pork Producers Association, provides commentary on current issues and events in the pork industry.
Jim Mintert, Purdue Ag Economist, provides analysis on the Ag Barometer Report released June 1.

Kelly Estes, Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, University of Illinois, gives an update on the Illinois Pest Surveys being conducted and their importance. Also provides updates on pest pressure during this phase of the growing season.
Jim Mintert, Purdue Ag Economist, provides analysis on the Ag Barometer Report released June 1.
Todd Lowry, Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation shares information on summer fundraising and class activities.
Crop Watcher Report from Mark Kerber, Livingston County.

Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation, wraps up the General Assembly Session. Highlights the proposed redistricting maps, the budget and energy legislation with the potential to impact landowner rights.
Dr. Matt Montgomery, Pioneer Field Agronomist, on Illinois crop conditions, replant potential and seed supply, weed pressure and an insect scouting report.
Weather with Bryce Anderson, DTN Weather.

Travis Mateer, University of Illinois Extension Beef Specialist and Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development Group talk about current events and economics of beef production in a May is Beef Month Roundup.

A check in with Brad Beaver, Environmental Programs Division of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Beaver discusses the handling and investigation of spray drift complaints along with the June 20 cutoff date and temperature restrictions for dicamba application.
Dr. Austin Omer, Associate Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau, shares tip and trick for Pollinator Habitats as Monarch Month wraps up.
Grant Hammer, Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Illinois and Brenda McMillan, Cass County Administrative Coordinator, highlight programs in that part of the state.
The final segment is a weed management discussion with Crystal Williams, Pioneer Agronomist.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau provides commentary on state and national issues. Livestock issues ranging from the disparity in the livestock industry, status of second round of CFAP payments to swine producers, line speeds in processing plants were covered. The proposed redistricting maps for Illinois Legislative Districts wraps up the discussion. Brad Zwilling, VP of data analysis, FBFM discusses grain land farmland ownership, farmland prices and cash rent or crop share agreements for the last 5 years and ways to get young farmers involved. Crystal Williams, Pioneer Agronomist provides an update from NE Illinois. Grant Hammer, Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Illinois and Brenda McMillan Cass County Administrative Coordinator highlight programs in that part of the state.

Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois updates on summer activities in preparation for harvest and labor needs at grain elevators. Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation, highlights the redistricting maps, the state budget and proposed renewable energy legislation. Dave Loos, Director of Biofuels and Research Illinois Corn Growers Association, discusses ethanol and its role in climate policy. Also discussed is a proposed bill that has potential to impact the construction of ethanol plants. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford focuses on drought conditions in NE Illinois and more than adequate conditions in West Central Illinois.

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Dozier commented on the naming of Terry Cosby as the National Chief and conservation efforts across the state. Bill Bodine, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs and Matt Schmit, Director, Illinois office of Broadband, share information on improving broadband infrastructure across the state, specifically in rural areas. The Connect Illinois and the Emergency Broadband Benefit Programs were highlighted for making broadband accessible and affordable for qualifying households. From the Field with Phil Krieg, Agronomy Service Representative with Syngenta reports on fungicide options, highlighting Trivapro. Josh St. Peters, Executive Vice President Illinois Beef Association, highlights the summer conference that will be held June 8 & 9 in East Peoria, IL. Karl Setzer with Agrivisor gives Market Commentary for the start of the week.

Rich Guebert, Jr., President Illinois Farm Bureau, covers state and national news. The urban and rural divide as it pertains to COVID-19 vaccinations is discussed and how vaccinations play a role in a return to ‘normal.’ President Guebert highlights a gathering of Cattle Producer and general Agriculture groups to discuss recent challenges in the cattle industry and to surface potential solutions. Infrastructure and the importance to agriculture , and how it can be paid for, is a major issue of concern and one that continues to be monitored. A roundtable with Shorty and Joanie Olson, DeWitt County, talk about their farm, life after retiring and adjusting to life after moving from the farm. The Olson’s share how they honor their family by planting trees.

May is beef month roundup with Travis Mateer, Beef Educator with University of Illinois Extension and Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development Group. They talk about the current economics of beef production.

Dr. Austin Omer, Associate Director of Natural Resource Policy joins the show to talk about the Monarch Project. He highlighted pollinator habitat projects being conducted by county farm bureaus across the state. Dan Grant provides a View from the Cab with Julie Newhouse, Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau president. They discussed priorities and activities for the CFB coming out of the pandemic. Julie also shared information about activities on her farm and her family’s involvement. Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager, hosted the monthly Manager to Manager segment visiting with Makayla Karrick, Jackson County Farm Bureau Manager. First time FarmWeek crop watcher, David Mool from northern McLean County provided a report from his part of the state.

Colleen Callahan, Director of Illinois Department of Natural Resources, discusses public input meetings regarding the State Water Plan. The marketing and future renaming of the Asian Carp as a species of value was reviewed. In the second segment, the Duck Blind draw conducted by IDNR staff in the coming months and the need for Conservation Police officer applicants is covered. Boat operator safety wrapped up the segment. Rachel Peabody, Director of Communications, Illinois Soybean Association discussed the update to the ISA Field and Bean publication. Trade has been a priority issue covered by ISA and she discusses the efforts by ISA to reinforce the importance of trade to farmers and legislators. The final segment provides a weather update with Bryce Anderson, DTN Weather.

Weekly visit with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, on state and federal legislative issues. Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers discusses infrastructure challenges, truck driver shortages. Wrapping up the show is Karl Setzer from AgriVisor with commentary on the markets.

Gebhards Five
-Carbon bank ,USDA
-30X30
-Biden Trade Agenda reveal next week
-IDOA pesticide reports and State Fair plans for August
-Eye on Springfield and Spring Session
Also, Mike Doherty Sr. Economist Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the Jobs Report and the U.S. Economy

Josh St.Peters Executive Vice President of the Illinois Beef Association and DeAnne Bloomberg Director of Issues Management Illinois Farm Bureau join Rita for a Beef Roundup! Topics of discussion include the economic challenges facing cattlemen and short demand from packers. St. Peters says "We are working on multiple fronts to raise awareness and identify any potential policy updates." He says, "IBA work is in parallel to NCBA activity, and I'm working closely with national staff in Denver and Washington D.C. to support broader efforts on behalf of the Illinois' beef producers."

Brad Beaver Acting Bureau Chief Bureau Environmental Programs Illinois Department of Ag gives and update on the 2021 private applicator testing numbers
& Nicole Moore Illinois Department of Ag Marketing previews the Illinois State Fair Farmers Market season that kicks on 5-13-21

Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterly talk about issues on the table for agriculture in Washington
Part two with Tim Maiers as he talks about bringing his son back to the farm in Adams County
Jim Mintert Purdue University Ag Economist- talks about the April CME-Purdue Ag Barometer
Pioneer Agronomist Emily Huber in Peoria County

Emily Huber Pioneer Field Agronomist from the field near Peoria
Austin Omer May is Monarch Month and Austin previews the Monarch Summit and puts the spotlight on the Illinois Monarch Project
Celebrating Beef Month Part one Tim Maiers Adams County Farmer talks about his cow-calf barn and working with a diversified farm

AgriGold Agronomist Todd Steinacher field report from Greene County and West-Central IL
Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation Illinois Farm Bureau looks at the General Assembly work for the month of May
Jennifer Smith IAA Foundation announces the 2021 IAA Foundation Scholarship winners
Kelly Estes State Coordinator Illinois Pest Survey offers and early season scouting report

Gebhards Five with Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov't Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau
-Biden speech/Climate and IFB comment letter
-Infrastructure Plan and Tax Policy
-30 x 30
-Illinois losing a congressional seat/redistricting
-Gov's Renewable Energy Plan

Julie Hewitt Executive Director of NREC Nutrient Research and Education Council talks Annual Report and research programs for the year ahead and updates on current programs, and Jeff Adkisson Executive Director of the Illinois Grain and Feed Association talks potential mergers in the rail industry and what that could mean to the Illinois grain industry

Jeff Adkisson Executive Director Grain & Feed Association of Illinois talks planting season, rail mergers and scholarship winners and
Rodney Knittel Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Illinois Farm Bureau talks details about training requirements for truck drivers in 2022

Dr. Matt Montgomery Pioneer Agronomist offers crop and condition updates for Central Illinois
Farm Week Crop Watcher Dan Herriott Champaign County
Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the potential cash cover crop Pennycress through St.Louis based Cover Cress Company

Congressman Darin LaHood talks about his work for agriculture in Washington, including being at the table for trade negotiations and trade talks as he works on the House Committee Ways and Means & Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS talks about last week's announcement for open enrollment in CRP, Regional Conservation Partnership Program and Conservation Innovation Grants

Gebhards Five USDA CRP Announcement
-Regan comments on WOTUS
-Dicamba FAQ IDOA
-State Legislation & budget
-Redistricting Maps coming in May
& A Roundup conversation with Kevin Semlow IFB Director of State Legislation

Tony Zerrusen Pioneer Field Agronomist reports on cold temperatures and scouting tips for the week ahead

Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks Earth Day and Ag Success Stories

Brad Beaver Illinois Department of Ag Do's and Don'ts of Dicamba

Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the large membership participation in the FB Act Call to Action for Stepped-up Basis

Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau with details of what we know and what we don't know about Carbon Markets/Carbon Trading

Dr. Aaron Hager U of I Extension Specialist Weed Science with advice for weed management in 2021

Pioneer Field Agronomist Tony Zerrusen talks about the snow and cold temperatures and potential impact on corn and beans
Jenny Ring Illinois Pork Producers talks about the Illinois Tree Buffer Initiative grant program open on Earth Day
Brad Zwilling VP Data Analysis Illinois FBFM

Part two and follow-up with Douglas County farmer Dan Meyer shares his farm history and the details of a recent auction which included 198 acres of farmland that had been farmed by his family for six decades.

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about success of Illinois Farm Bureau Call to Action on stepped- up basis
and the SBA raising the loan limit under the EIDL-COVID 19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan
, Congresswomen Lauren Underwood talks about bipartisan climate change legislation she helped to introduce on behalf of farmers
and Matt Lohr former NRCS Chief under the Trump Administration talks with Rita from his Virginia farm about Earth Day connections to farmers and his advice for the next NRCS Chief-

Pioneer Field Agronomist Paul Yoder talks about early planting conditions and advice for optimal planting depth
Jerry Costello Illinois Director of Ag talks about
-Spring and the final plans for Farmers Market on the fairgrounds
-Illinois Specialty Crop Grants
-Apiary business a-buzz in the state
-Corn and Soybean planting starts in the state

Alan Bjerga National Milk Producers Federation talks Trade, Earth Day & Dairy
Pioneer Agronomist Paul Yoder talks planting progress and best advice for the season ahead
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs updates on ABLE Savings Account and the deadline approaching for Cream of the Crop Photo Contest
Betty Haynes Illinois Beef Association talks about the next edition Illinois Beef and the dates that are set for the Illinois Beef Association Summer Conferernce

Colleen Callahan Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources talks about grant programs through IDNR that are helping communities all over the state of Illinois
Brent Clair Adams County reports from his side of the state on field conditions and planting progress
Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Programs Illinois Farm Bureau reports on comments from IFB members in the latest FB Act Call to Action on Climate

Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers looks at the Biden Administrations Infrastructure Plan and what it could mean to the trucking industry as well as safety reminders for the busy spring season.
Bill Bodine Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Illinois Farm Bureau talks about renewable energy and bills in Illinois House and Senate that could have a big impact on IFB members &
April Manager to Manager conversation with Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson and Blake Hartman Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager

Gebhards Five Illinois Farm Bureau Gebhards Five
-Call to Action x 2
-Pandemic Producer Assistance
-General Assembly back to town/State Budget talks for May
-Renewable Energy
-Safety reminder for planting season
&
RFD Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg-Director of Issues Management , Ryan Whitehouse-Associate Director Local Gov't and Political Engagement and Ashley Cravens-Political Advocacy & Engagement Coordinator: Get out the vote! A recap of the local elections across the state and a preview of the next election cycle.

Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterly talks about issues to watch as Congress heads back to work next week
Brad Beaver Acting Bureau Chief Environmental Programs Illinois Department of Ag talks season totals in private applicator test and urges good farmer to farmer communication during growing season
Kelly Estes Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Illinois Natural History Survey with an early season field report
Garrett Williams Southern Illinois University Carbondale Collegiate Farm Bureau sponsoring the showing of SILO

Mac Marshall Vice President , Market Intelligence United Soybean Board talks about April WASDE report and USDA Prospective Plantings and what the numbers mean to soybean farmers
Jim Mintert Purdue University Ag Economist March Ag Barometer
Tim Mize Madison County farmer from the field

Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Programs Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the successful run of Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this spring and previews the summer events planned throughout the state
Bryce Anderson DTN Meteorologist
Part One-Eric Breams My Job Depends on Ag California citrus grower

Jean Payne last day on the job as the President of the Ilinois Fertilizer Chemical Association
Brad Beaver Acting Bureau Chief Illinois Department of Ag Bureau of Environmental Programs offers last push for Pesticide Testing and Training for Illinois Private Applicators
Mark Schluesener NASS Illinois State Statistician

Marty Marr Morgan County Farmer livestock and field conditions
Dan Meyer Douglas County farmer life after farm sale
Andy Carriger Corteva Enlist Soybean specialist talks best advice for growers for in early season weed management

Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Programs Illinois Farm Bureau reports on the successful Nutrient Stewardship Field Day in Sangamon County last week and promoted the next field day in Bridgeport this week hosted by the Lawrence & Richland County Farm Bureau's
Todd Steinacher AgriGold Agronomist named International CCA of the year

Ivan Dozier State Conservationist talks about new leadership at the national level for farm and conservation and the jobs available in conservation around the country
Luke Allen District Director Illinois Ag Education offers a spring update from the field

RFD Today features the weekly roundup. The panel includes Sara Grant from McDonough County Farm Bureau, Tara Mayhew from the Rock Island County Farm Bureau and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Issues Management DeAnne Bloomberg. We discuss the Women in Agriculture Conference, which is taking place today. Rita Frazer is one of the featured speakers of the virtual event.

RFD Today featured Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Brad Beaver and Jessica Sambursky. Beaver discussed pesticide training and certification and Sambursky detailed IDOA’s Product Online Market Place. The final segment was with Illinois Soybean Association’s Todd Main discussing rural bridge conditions across the state.

RFD Today features a conversation with Brad Zwilling from Illinois FBFM. Much of the discussion involves the farmdocDAILY website, now celebrating ten years. Zwilling’s latest piece is on the impact of power and equipment costs on Illinois Grain Farms. GROWMARK senior energy analyst Bridgette Chinowth finishes up the program discussing the latest trends in the energy market.

RFD Today Tuesday features a state and legislative update from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. Also, Illinois farmer Gary Reavis tells his story of serving in the Illinois National Guard. IFB’s Lauren Lurkins recaps last Friday's Field Day in southern Illinois and also talks about Ag Day Tuesday's Field Day in Sangamon County. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford finishes the show with a weather update.

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the rural broadband issue and its importance to rural economic survival. Kaye talks to Montana Senator Jon Tester and Texas Republican Ted Cruz
Lance Zimmerman Cattle Fax talks to Farm Week's Dan Grant about the USDA Cattle on Feed Report
Luke Worrell Worrell Land Services says land prices in 2021 are on the way up

The power and needs of weeds in 2021! Dr. Aaron Hager University of Illinois Weed Scientist talks with RFD's Rita Frazer about the past three decades of working with farmers on weed management, and what's left in the toolbox for management in the future.

Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers with updates from the road and state and national industry news
Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello celebrates a year on the job and offers spring reminders for farmer
Illinois Soybean Association March report
Karl Setzer AgriVisor talks markets

Weekly Roundup 52 weeks of COVID as a livestock producer, parent. Chase Brown Macon County, Cheryl Walsh Peoria County, DeAnne Bloomberg IFB Director of Issues Management

Mark Gebhards Illinois Farm Bureau-Gebhards Five
-Trade

-American Rescue Plan

-Michael Regan EPA Administrator/importance of IFB Region 5 relationship

-Transparency in cattle markets/Fischer Bill

-Updates from Springfield/

Also Brad Beaver Illinois Department of Ag Bureau of Environmental Programs reminds farmers to sign up for Private Pesticide Training & Testing before planting
Randy Tillman USDA FSA IL Chief Program Specialist reminds farmers of the March 15 ARC & PLC sign up deadline
& Betty Haynes Illinois Beef Association previews the Illinois Beef Expo events this weekend.

Dr. Matt Montgomery Pioneer Agronomist talks about recommendations for spring planting
Kris Reynolds American Farmland Trust talks about success of the Illinois Fall Cover for Spring Savings Program and the hope for growing the program in the future
Jean Payne talks about her retirement from Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association with Jim Taylor

Mike Doherty Sr. Economist Illinois Farm Bureau talks about numbers and data out last week and their impact on agriculture and the Illinois and U.S. economy
Karl Setzer AgriVisor talks about the slow soybean harvest in South America and with DeLoss Jahnke
March Manager to Manager Report-Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager interviews Mellisa McMillan Christian County Farm Bureau Manager

The Importance of Estate Planning- Illinois farmer Dan Meyer of Tuscola shares his story about fighting for his family farm in Douglas County. Nancy Handegan, Handegan Law Office, First Illinois Title Group LLC and Christian County Farm Bureau board member joins a conversation with Laura Harmon Associate Counsel IAA about proper estate planning.

Mark Gebhards Illinois Farm Bureau looks at the latest COVID Relief Package in the Senate and what it could mean for Illinois, as well as the status of CFAP now that Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack is officially heading USDA
Doug Yoder Crop Agency Manager Country talk about new crop insurance rates and features ahead of the March 15 deadline
Representative Adam Kinzinger U.S. Congressman IL 16th District talks about his mission for the Republican party, thoughts for the Biden Tax Plan and Jobs Act as well as his work on the Communication and Technology Subcommittee
Lee Strom President & CEO of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation gives a spring update for IALF

Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterly covers the topics of the day for agriculture in D.C. -including Senate debate on latest COVID relief package, trade, taxes and carbon smart agriculture
Jim Mintert Purdue Ag Economist shares data from the latest Ag Economy Barometer
Jason Medows Missouri cattleman talks about his life and his podcast "AG State of Mind". Medows is keynote speaker at the Women in Ag Conference March 26

Scott Wilson Growmark Manager of Customer Risk Management talks about fuel prices and his spring outlook.
Luke Allen District 2 Ag Director FCAE says there are a record number of ag student teachers around the state and new ag programs are planned for LaSalle and South Cook County.

Racheal Peabody Director of Communication for the Illinois Soybean Association says the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program has a new series of Agribusiness Management Program (AMP) resources.
Brad Beever Illinois Department of Agriculture acting Bureau Chief Environmental Programs says there are still seats available for training and testing for Private Pesticide Applicators.

Mark Gebhards Five

-USEPA upholds 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on small refinery exemptions

-Senate vote for Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture

-Climate smart Ag/Food and Ag Alliance

-No Biden Tax plan yet-IFB ready to defend ag

-Rules for the road meetings

AND The weekly Roundup with Trooper Tracy-Sgt. Tracy Lillard and Kaity Spangler join Rita to talk Ag Safety and Awareness

Brad Zwilling Vice President Data Analysis Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association -FBFM-Ag Debt Continues to Increase

U.S. Congresswomen Cheri Bustos-reaction to Ag Secretary confirmation & Next Generation Fuels Act

Carey Martin Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network- Winter blast impact on Texas Agriculture

Dean Dittmar State Coordinator FCAE Ag Education - Ag teacher numbers in Illinois and National FFA Week

he President of the Illinois Farm Bureau Rich Guebert talks with the RFDRN this week from his Randolph County farm. Guebert talks about the importance of the Governor Pritzker's Budget Address and how Illinois Farm Bureau will be looking out for farmers and agriculture. Guebert talks about the winter storms and the countdown to spring.
Mike Steenhoek Soy Transportation Coalition-extreme winter weather impact on ag transportation
Caitlin Hendersen-Faith Farming and Family- blogger and author talks about her most recent blog "This is the Brutal Winter Storm We'll Talk About for Years."

Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers joins Rita Frazer to talk about February news for the truck industry. "No in-person Truck and Trailer Show in Peoria this year, but a virtual meeting was held to recognize 2020 Award winners and we have the 2021 Educational Series Webinars available the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10a.m.

Young people across the state have participated in the Soil and Water Conservation District's Poster Contest. Grant Hammer Executive Director Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Emily Hartmann Bond County NRCS-CD talk about the exciting programs going on to highlight conservation and Illinois youth.

State Treasurer Frerichs- Ag Invest, Cream of the Crop, Unclaimed Property, Charitable Trust Grant signup deadline March 31, 2021

Rodney Knittel ""

Jean Payne President of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association -farmers asking to pre-order fall fertilizer already due to higher crop commodity prices

Alan Bjerga National Milk Producers-Working for Dairy in Washington

Mike Doherty Sr. Economist IFB-Jobs Report, Illinois unemployment numbers, COVID Vaccine and the U.S. Economy, U.S Grains Council Marketing Conference
Todd Lowery Program Director Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation and Andrew Alton-Farm Credit of Illinois 2020 Class

Brad Beaver IDOA Illinois Pesticide Training hybrid format virtual/in-person
Collin Watters Director of Exports and Logistics Illinois Corn Growers-corn prices & exports
Jean Brokish American Farmland Trust-Farming for the Future: A Forum Exploring Ecosystem Markets

Ellyn Ferguson CQ
Jim Mintert Purdue University Ag Economist-Ag Barometer
Jayson Lusk Purdue U follow-up to Future of Ag Forum Livestock
Nick Anderson Illinois Livestock Development Group A year ago-A year from now, opportunities for livestock

Incoming Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack-Senate confirmation hearing day
Kyle Brase South Central Illinois Farmer-Third Generation Pioneer Dealer, seed delivery thoughts for spring planting 2021
Travis Mateer U of I Beef Extension Specialist-Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale-thoughts for the industry with higher corn prices
Bryce Anderson DTN Chief Meteorologist

Ryan Whitehouse Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement-details of GALC
David Lakeman Illinois Department of Ag Cannabis Division Manager- Illinois Hemp Summit Feb 23
Karl Setzer AgriVisor

Mark Gebhards Exec Director Govt Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau
Weekly Roundup DeAnne Bloomberg Director of Issues Management Illinois Farm Bureau and Josh St. Peters incoming Exec VP Illinois Beef Association

Illinois Soybean Summit-Todd Steinacher Soy Advisor AgriGold Agronomist
Growmark Energy Expert Team- oil prices, liquid fuel prices and propane
Austin Omer Associate Director of Natural Resource Policy IFB - Illinois Monarch Project Summit update

Jim Taylor IHSA meeting and the importance of High School Sports to Rural Illinois
Scott Stein Bayer North American Corn Product Lead-Bayers third generation corn rootworm trait gains final approval

Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS """
Vicki Donaldson Chief Program Specialist Farm Service Agency- details of the additional CFAP 1 & 2 funds for Illinois farmers
Belinda Burrier United Soybean Board Director, Executive Committee Union Bridge, Maryland-Sustainably Grown Soy Mark

Jeff Adkisson Grain and Feed Association of Ilinois ""
Nick Anderson- Tim Maiers spring calving season and the benefits of a Cow-Calf Barn
Brad Zwilling FBFM Vice President Data-FarmDocDaily.Illinois.edu
AgriVisor market commentary Karl Setzer

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau joins RFD's Rita Frazer to Take 5.

The conversation includes a look at Inauguration Day, national priorities, and Illinois Farm Bureau Priorities, the ILFB Board meeting this week, additional CFAP funds available, the new Speaker in Illinois General Assembly, and the 2021 Budget Address set for Feb 17th.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Nick McClintock at NMcClintock@ilfb.org.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Nick McClintock at NMcClintock@ilfb.org.

Tom Heinold, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shares an Illinois River update.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Nick McClintock at NMcClintock@ilfb.org.

John Linder, President of the National Corn Growers Association shares an update on national priorities and ag issues that impact the markets.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Nick McClintock at NMcClintock@ilfb.org.

Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition pulls into the studio for a visit with RFD"s Rita Frazer.

The Consolidted Appropriations Act, and looking ahead to 2021 and beyond are the topics of conversation.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Nick McClintock at NMcClintock@ilfb.org.

It's a wrap.

Rich Guebert, Illinois Farm Bureau President shares an AFBF wrap-up, and DeAnne Bloomberg, ILFB, and Terri Moore, VP of American Farm Bureau share a round-up with RFD's Rita Frazer for an AFBF Annual Meeting discussion.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello visits with RFD's Rita Frazer sharing program updates, information on the Livestock Management Grant, Business Interruption applications, Fall Cover for Spring Savings Program, and the Anhydrous Ammonia Training.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Seth Naeve the Associate Professor of Agronomy at the University of Minnesota shares his results from the Quality of U.S. Soy Survey.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Brad Beaver with the Illinois Department of Ag shares details about on-line training and testing opportunities through IDOA and U of I Extension.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Covering news from Zippy Duvall the President of the American Farm Bureau, Don Schaefer of Mid-West Truckers, and Mike Doherty the Sr. Economist at the Illinois Farm Bureau.

We have everything you need for your farm and family.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

The new year is upon us, are you feeling confidant about your crop insurance?

Doug Yoder, Crop Agency Manager with COUNTRY Financial shares information that will get you ready for the year ahead.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD's Rita Frazer talks with Mark Gebhards from the Illinois Farm Bureau about Washington D.C. u and the Illinois General Assembly work happening in Springfield.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

New dietary guidelines. What changed and what stayed the same? RFD's Rita Frazer talks with Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services to get all the details.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

What started as a one plant operation has grown to a cooperative of more than 825 farm families, owning and managing 51 plants throughout the midwest.

CEO Ed Mullins has been with Prairie Farms for 40 years as of December 15, 2020. He shares his experiences, some life lessons, and what it has been like navigating through COVID-19.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD's Rita Frazer talks with Dr. Aaron Rossi, CEO of Reditus Laboratories, the Pekin-based testing site for COVID-19.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

It's a 2020 Rewind with RFD"s Rita Frazer and Dave Lidy of Total Livestock Services. Lidy talks about building Holly's Mountain in the memory of his daughter.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Colleen Callahan, Director of Illinois Department of Natural Resources joins RFD's Rita Frazer to look back at 2020 and ahead to 2021.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, shares his update on the last week of business for the calendar year and processing conservation stewardship payments for growers.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Extending the life of products with plant-based protection is here. Less waste for you means less waste for the planet.

Jessica Viera, Apeel, Sr. Director of Sustainability, talks about the companies start, mission, and footprint in the world of Agriculture.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Christmas is always more fun when you remember days on the farm.

RFD's Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke, and Tom Brand, NAFB Executive Director, come together to take a walk through memories of Christmas's past.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

For 31 years, Harry Cooney has been working at GROWMARK.

What will 2021 look like for him, and what are the lessons he takes away as he packs up his desk?

RFD's Rita Frazer also visits with Harry Cooney and Dan Pannier of GROWMARK on Energy prices as we wind down the year and holiday memories for each of them.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Grab a pen and your new calendar. Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Crop Agency Manager shares a preview of their 2021 webinars.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Grant Hammer, Executive Director at the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts, and RFD's Rita Frazer kick off a little alphabet fun as they travel around counties in Illinois.

First stop, the letter A. Brand Smith, Resource Conservationist in Adams County, shares an update on what they are doing at the end of December 2020.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Rich Guebert, Illinois Farm Bureau President takes some time to chat with RFD's Rita Frazer about the things that matter to members.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD's Rita Frazer catches up with Orion Samuelson who retires this month after 60 years at WGN radio.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Betty Haynes of the Illinois Beef Association shares their new agenda and dates for the Illinois Beef Expo, updates all on virtual opportunities for BQA, a summer intern announcement, membership drive, and holiday promotions available now.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy at the Illinois Farm Bureau, visits with RFD's Rita Frazer to discuss the livestock focus through Farm Gate.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Career opportunities are now available for truck drivers in Illinois.

Don Schaefer of Mid-West Truckers Association shares a USDOT update on Hours of Service, talks about recent truck driver jobs supply and demand under COVID-19, and gives a state and national update, plus virtual educational opportunities for truckers staring in January 2021.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack was nominated by President-Elect Joe Biden to serve as agriculture secretary. What does that mean for farmers in Illinois?

RFD's Rita Frazer is joined by Illinois Farm Bureau's Adam Nielson & DeAnne Bloomberg discuss this and more in this weekly roundup.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello talks with RFD's Rita Frazer about grants available for Illinois farmers through the CARES Grant program.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Kris Reynolds with American Farmland Trust shares sign-up details for "Fall Covers for Spring Savings" starting Dec 15 and details on Conservation Cropping Seminars.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Your ears will perk up listening to this podcast.

John Linder, President of the National Corn Growers Association, looks ahead to 2021 and National Corn Growers Association priorities.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Jen Sorenson, President of the National Pork Board joins RFD's Rita Frazer for a monthly update on current board activities.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Rich Guebert, President of Illinois Farm Bureau, visits RFD's Rita Fraser about the Annual Meeting.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Mark Gebhards, Exec Director of Illinois Farm Bureau, shares his "Gebhards Five."

This week he discusses Congressional work on CR, the next relief package, disaster assistance, Illinois Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting, and work with IDOA keeping packing plants open.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

With December upon us, making those end of year money decisions matter.

Mike Doherty, Sr. Economist at Illinois Farm Bureau, visits with RFD about the current CME Ag Barometer report, current land values, the US Jobs Report, and General Economy data.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

Dr. Jeff Hoeschek a Bloomington-Normal Family Practioner visits with RFD's Rita Frazer to talk about the current state of COVID in America and his top five thoughts to get people through this winter.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

FMC Regional Technical Service Manager provides a 2020 performance update and shares product advice for 2021 with RFD's Rita Frazer.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD"s Rita Frazer checks in with Dan Pannier and Harry Cooney, Growmark Energy Expert Team. They take time to talk about supply, demand, and prices.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

How could losing your daughter a year ago bring about change with a mission to share her giving spirit? RFD's Rita Frazer talks with Dave Lidy, Illinois farmer and dairy & beef specialist from South Central FS-Total Livestock Services, about Holly's Mountain and how this family finds healing through helping others.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and time for the IAA Annual Auction. Susan Moore IAA Foundation joins us to share some of the goodies you will find when you shop this year online.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Ivan Dozier, NRCS State Conservationist, visited with RFD's Rita Frazer about the EQIP batching period, NRCS office practice, fall wrap up.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of Illinois Grain & Feed, joins RFD's Rita Frazer and discusses post-harvest and grain flow and the US Grain Standard Act.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert visits with RFD's Jim Taylor to share thoughts on the recent ILFB Board Meeting, Resolutions Conversations, and issues facing farmers in 2020.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Chris Young Director of Resource Conservation with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources discusses eagle sightings in Illinois farms and fields, a historic summary of the increase in the number of bald eagles in the state, and the beauty of the great outdoors in Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Jerry Costello, Illinois Director of Agriculture, joins RFD's Rita Frazer to talk about the Homegrown by Heros program and share a Dicamba update.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau, shares information on Anhydrous Ammonia safety training and train the trainer classes open for registration now.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD Radio moves through a conversation with Don Schaefer, Executive VP at Mid-West Truckers. He shares post-election comments and thoughts on 2021, legislative activities, cancellation of the Truck Show and Convention, and training and safety programs.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

This RFD Radio Roundup is with Today's Rita Frazer, Laura Daniels from Dairy Girl Network, and DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issues Management at Illinois Farm Bureau. They will discuss educating consumers and legislators about the facts about farming.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Kevin Daugherty and Chris Wyant share information on Illinois Ag in the Classroom and an invite to an upcoming virtual family fun event!

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Kris Reynolds of American Farmland Trust shares details on the upcoming survey for "Fall Cover for Spring Savings," partnering with the Illinois Department of Ag and the University of Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Raghela Scavuzzo shares details on the upcoming Illinois Specialty Growers Virtual Conference.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

On the farm with Dan and Betty Haynes, Menard County grain and cattle farmers. They explain what day-to-day life is like living and farming in Petersburg, IL.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Lee Strom, CEO, IL Ag Leadership Foundation, the former CEO and Chairman of the Board Farm Credit Administration, former Ag Advisor Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, offers his perspective on the 2020 Election and what's ahead for agriculture, trade, and leadership.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

This "After Election 2020" Round Table with RFD Radio's Rita Frazer and Illinois Farm Bureau team Mark Gebharts, Kevin Semlow, and Adam Nielsen talks through current election results, pending outcomes, and looks ahead into the coming months and what it means for our members.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Dr. Luara Christianson Ph.D., PE U of I Assistant Professor Water Quality, talks about the USDA Grant for focus on woodchip bioreactors and saturated buffers.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Jim Spradlin. Chief Executive Officer of GROWMARK, Inc talks with RFD Radio's Rita Frazer about working through COVID-19, harvest and fall report, and plans for the CO-OP.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Dr. Dave Pyburn, National Pork Board Sr. VP of Science and Technology and Chief Veterinarian shared an African Swine Fever update on prevention and preparedness and a new program, Ag View, that will launch on November 9.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Buss Iliff, President of the Illinois Beef Association, gives information about the Beef Quality Assurance Program training opportunities and fall update.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

We get to "the meat of things" with Betty Haynes, Director of Communication, Illinois Beef Association. She shares an update on the search for an Executive VP, the new dates for NCBA 2021 Convention, and a signup reminder for Livestock Management Facilities Grant.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Today we "beef up" the interview with a visit from Betty Haynes, Director of Communication at the Illinois Beef Association.. Haynes updates RFD Radio on the search for an Exec VP, shares the new dates for the NCBA 2021 Convention, and a signup reminder for Livestock Management Facilities Grant.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, visits RFD's, Rita Frazer. They discuss burn management and controlled burn, the retirement of Client Gateway, Wetland Mitigation Bank, and the Wetland Restoration Program.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Mark Bernstein of Magnolia Land Partners is working with Illinois Farm Bureau on a Wetlands Restoration Project. Working with a grant from the NRCS, Bernstein hopes to establish a mitigation bank offering landowners and farmers opportunity in Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

It's an RFD Radio Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issues Management at ILFB, and Liz Harder of Farm Credit Illinois talking "Harder Stock."

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Mark Gebhard's Take Five this podcast includes his thoughts on Post-election plans and evaluation for ag, advantages of "Vote No" to the Progress Income Tax, a conversation on the delay in IRS sending schedule 1 forms that you need for the renewal of license plates for vehicles over 55,000 pounds, enrollment beginning for ARC and PLC at FSA offices October 13 through March 15, and thoughts on the next virus relief package and PPP program update.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Want to keep your hard-earned money in your pocket? Then listen up.

ILFB President Rich Guebert stopped in studio to talk with RFD's DeLoss Jahnke about the 2020 fall harvest, the recent field fires, and the importance of voting NO on the Progressive Income Tax.

The two also discussed working with FSA offices, virtual meetings, and registering for the IAA business meeting coming up this winter.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

The USDA-NIFA has awarded Illinois State University with a nearly $150,000 grant to fund renewable energy research.

Dr. David Kopsell, professor of horticulture, and Dr. LC (Liangcheng) Yang, assistant professor of environmental health, will use the money to create research opportunities for faculty and students in the investigation of the energy potential and feasibility of incorporating anaerobic digestion of plant wastes in small to medium-sized conventional and organic farming composting operations.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

With families needing to be online for work, school and telemedicine more than ever before, useful internet has become necessary to survive at home. Doug Wilson, State Director of USDA Rural Development, joins RFD Radio to recap the recently announced rural broadband grant, distance learning, and telemedicine infrastructure investment in Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

It's an Illinois Farm Bureau all-star round-up. Rita Frazer will coral the team in this round table discussion with Kevin Semlow ILFB State Legislative Director with his election update, DeAnne Bloomberg Director of Issues Management, Tasha Bunting Associate Director Commodities and Livestock Programs, and Rodney Knittle Assistant Director Transportation and Infrastructure.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Roll On! Trucking Industry update with Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers and Jim Tracy Dot Foods. Working through the challenges of COVID-19, keeping the food chain rolling.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

There's a CEO in the studio "Today". COUNTRY's Jim Jacobs joins RFD's Rita Frazer to talk about being named a J.D. Power #1.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Jim Mintert Purdue University, Ag Economist, talks about the September Ag Barometer numbers. U.S ag producers became more optimistic again in September as the barometer climbed to 156, the highest reading for the index since the pandemic began last winter and 12 points higher than one-month earlier.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust, gives his harvest update, cover crop seeding thoughts, and shares a carbon farming fact sheet.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Today's Pioneer Field Report is with Cody Pettit.

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Dr. Gene Robinson, Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, explains the Earth Bio Genome Project, an attempt to sequence the DNA of all life on earth in the next ten years.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD's Rita Frazer visits with Pioneer Agronomist Eric Alinger for an update from Southern Illinois.

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Bill Graff, State Executive Director for the USDA Illinois Farm Service, shares an agency update with the RFD Radio Network.

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Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS discusses partnerships with Illinois Community Colleges.

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RFD's Rita Frazer checks in with U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood. Underwood talks about enjoying her time representing agriculture for Illinois's 14th congressional district.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Adrienne DeSutter, mental health specialist and Illinois farm wife, addresses straightforward conversations on the farm that can save lives.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Dr. Julie Brown joins RFD Today to talk about National Farm Safety and Health Week.

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Colleen Callahan, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, talks about hunting season and the new Hunt Illinois website, IDNR Asian Carp Feeding the Hungry Program, and the Illinois Monark Program Action Plan signing ceremony at Conservation World Illinois State Fairgrounds this September 24, 2020.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

One, Harvest 2020. Two, CFAP. Three, China Trade. Four, EPA Denial of RFS. Five, Nutrient Management Grant Program. 5 Things with Mark Gebhardt on RFD Today.

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Dave Loos, Illinois Corn Growers Association, on the denial of gap-year waiver petitions, as well as other good news for the Ethanol Industry as the administration, is bumping blend rates from 10-15%.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Representing farmers on a U.S. EPA Committee, Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy at Illinois Farm Bureau, details the first official meeting of the Farm Ranch and Rural Advisory Committee.

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What should you know when choosing a mask to protect against COVID19. Dr. Westman from Duke University shares his recent study results on the effectiveness of 14 different options that are out on the market right now. The results will likely surprise you.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Don Schaefer, Mid-West Truckers, talks to RFD's Rita Frazer about 9-11-01 and the Emergency Preparedness Plans that followed, which has helped the trucking industry keep moving during COVID-19.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issues Management, Illinois Farm Bureau, and Amy Bradford, Growmark Corporate Communication Manager, join RFD's Rita Frazer to talk issues of the week and 9/11 remembered.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Cover crops offer a funding source while also improving the soil in your fields. Grant Hammer, Executive Director, Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts, explains the importance of cover crops in Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Have you wondered about the Illinois Cover Crop-Crop Insurance Premium Discount Program and partnerships for conservation in the state? Kris Renolds, Midwest Regional Director at American Farmland Trust, joins RFD's Rita Frazer to provide some insights into the programs.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

How can insect activity data help farmers make plans in 2021? Kelly Estes, Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, shares details on RFD Today.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD’s Rita Frazer salutes the late Illinois Governor Jim Thompson and his contribution to Illinois Agriculture, as told by two of his Ag Directors. Illinois Veteran Farm Broadcasters Mike Perrine and Peggy Kaye interview John Block and Larry Werries about the Thompson years and their memories of Big Jim.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

What do harvest, a positive export of soybeans, opportunities for soybean farmers, and American pride have in common? Scott Gaffner, Illinois Soybean Association Director, that's what.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

A visit with Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, at Illinois Farm Bureau reveals plans for the remaining virtual field days and moving the needle in Illinois with the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

It's Fall and the perfect time to plant a tree. Before heading out to pick your favorite, Gary Spyreas, the Research Scientist at U of I, has some great reasons you should make sure it is native in Illinois.

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What happens when a Biomathmatician meets COVID19? A whole lot of predictions and model tools, looking at the impact of competing strategies for containing COVID-19. Learn where we could be with the total number of cases reported by the end of 2020.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Bill Graff, State Executive Director at Illinois, USDA Farm Service Agency joins RFD's Rita Frazer on this podcast.

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The old paycheck you never received, a dividend check from an insurance policy you never knew anything about, or a wedding ring your long lost aunt left you in her will, all things that can go unclaimed in Illinois. Find out what State Treasurer Micheal Frerichs is celebrating about unclaimed property in Illinois and what he just might have waiting for you.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Are you frustrated trying to find good employees to work on your farm? Help is near! Illinois State University has an opportunity to engage with ag students looking for work after college this September.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

So much buzz going around about the rapid saliva test to detect COVID-19. Did you know it was developed at the University of Illinois? Dr. Martin Burke, a chemistry professor who helped to design the test, shares all the details on this podcast.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Tom Heinold, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, steers us through an update on the lock and dam project in Southern Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Recovering after a positive COVID test, Congressman Rodney Davis talks plans for the coming weeks.

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Meet Rodney Knittel, Illinois Farm Bureau's new Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Government Affairs.

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Congressman Adam Kinzinger weighs in with thoughts on National Debt and COVID.

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Could you use five dollars per acre crop insurance savings? Have cover crops? Then, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has something for you!

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Dove Season is here! Know what 3 things you need to join in the hunt in Illinois?

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Hot Dog! Even without the Illinois State Fair this summer, you can head to the fairgrounds and get a tasty treat.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Pulling out the lassos and capturing a few stories from the past at the Illinois State Fair.

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Grow towers, welders, rubber aprons, oh my! What is Compeer Financial doing with all this stuff in Illinois?

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

The Soybean Gall Midge first documented in Nebraska in 2011, then South Dakota in 2015 causes wilting or dead soybeans along field edges. Find out if these pests have arrived in Illinois this year when we chat with Kelly Estes, Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator at the University of Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Have a cheesy idea for a business? Learn how dairy focused entrepreneurs are applying for free money to make the jump from “Maybe” to “Now Open!”

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

The July jobs report is out, and numbers are stronger than expected. Mike Doherty from ILFB joins Rita Frazer to talk over all of the data. Take a guess which industry had the biggest gain?

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

What do you get when you put Rita Frazer, Max Armstrong, Matt Youngman, Holly Spangler, and DeAnne Bloomberg together? A fun chat about Virtual Farm Progress Event 2020. Shhh, they even share a few details about equipment and new products this year.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

It’s Manager to Manager week! Katie Wilson, Manager at Montgomery County Farm Bureau, goes on the road to find another manager somewhere across Illinois. Where does she end up? You can find out on this podcast.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Put more money in your wallet by converting fescue or brome to a prairie grass and ford mix all while benefiting upland game, pollinators and the monarch butterfly. The Quail & Upland Game Alliance shares details on this RFD Today podcast.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Can a late-season nitrogen application help corn yields? Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz, an Extension fertility specialist at Kansas State University, says it’s possible. After 3 years of research, Dr. Ruiz-Diaz will share how you can push your crops for a little more cash.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Are you a cattle producer with costs constantly on the rise? What if we could give you information on a grant that offsets expenses to attend state, regional, national, and global educational events. This includes industry conferences, seminars, and certifications that address animal health and wellbeing, profitability, natural resources, sustainability, genetics, and reproduction education. Would you want to hear more? Then this podcast is for you!

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Protecting your swine against PRRSV may be as simple as letting them pig out on soybeans. RFD’s DeLoss Jahnke shares a few minutes of U of I associate professor Ryan Dilger's time to learn about his recent research on isoflavones.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Each year, USDA Rural Development invests hundreds of millions of dollars into rural communities and businesses. Cash flow for farmers and a program for small scale meat processors are just a few of the new programs recently added in response to economic curves thrown due to the pandemic. USDA's Doug Wilson will talk about getting involved with these and also highlight 3 more rural opportunities on this podcast.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Mysterious seeds are growing around the state. Some reports suggest a brushing scheme, while others think the seeds are coming from China. Scott Schirmer, IDOA State Plant Regulator, gets to the root of the issue with RFD's Jim Taylor.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

With July ending and the year blowing by, we wondered if crop claims would be up or down in 2020. So, we called our friend Brad Clow, Crop Claims Adjuster at COUNTRY Financial to find out. With recent storms, high winds, and hail around Illinois the past few weeks, what Brad has brewing in his office might surprise you. It’s financial security every farmer is looking for!

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

During this podcast, RFD's Rita Frazer checks in with Ivan Dozier, Illinois State Conservationist, Betty Haynes talks Illinois Beef, and DeLoss Jahnke brings an Agrivisor report.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

This podcast shares details on Illinois Farm Bureau's Virtual Field Day schedule. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, says a schedule of these days is now available when you visit www.ilfb.org. Lurkins also discusses the ILFB Board of Directors meeting this week.

Rita Frazer talks with Jill Johnson, Executive Vice President at Illinois Beef Association, and Kenny Hartman from the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert visits with Rita Frazer to discuss the next round of the CARES Act and to take a look at the future of Ag in Illinois.

Wrapping up the podcast, Brian Sager talks about his upcoming Illinois Junior Livestock virtual show, and Rita talks once more with David Ellis, Scientist at Texas A & M Transportation Institute.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Rita Frazer takes a few minutes during this podcast to visit with Colleen Callahan, Director at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Callahan has conservation information for all Illinoisans.

David Ellis, Scientist at Texas A & M Transportation Institute, explains his recent study. It addresses the transportation costs involved in getting ag products from one place to another. Ellis will look specifically at corn and soybean pricing.

And DTN Ag Meteorologist Bryce Anderson rounds out our podcast with RFD Radio Jim Taylor.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

This podcast brings an update on the Illinois Beef Association meeting in July. IBA's Jill Johnson joins Rita Frazer to chat about social distancing rules at the meeting, election news, and policy information.

DeLoss Jahnke will also check-in with Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President of Communication at The National Milk Producers Federation.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

On this podcast Jayson Lusk from Purdue University talks about his research on beef alternatives, Matt Schaller visits from the Ag Community Relief Sale, and DeAnne Bloomberg the Illinois Farm Bureau Issue Management Director stops by with the new Farm Bureau Manager of Mercer County.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

In this podcast Rita Frazer will visit with Mark Gebhards from the Illinois Farm Bureau, Jim Bower owner of Bower Trading and Julie Armstrong from the NREC.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

On this podcast, Rita Frazer digs into the details of the National Corn Growers Association's upcoming Corn Congress. Ohio farmer and NCGA First Vice President, John Linder will tell you how to get involved.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

This podcast has Rita Frazer checking in with Illinois Department of Ag Director Jerry Costello, Bill Biederman from AgMarket.net, Mark Miller at Siemer Milling, and a weather update with Dan Hicks.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

On this podcast RFD Today visits with Don Schaefer, Executive Vice President at Mid-West Truckers Association, the good people at Illinois Soybean Association, and Victoria A. Kleczewski, Insect and Plant Disease Technical Manager at GROWMARK Inc.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow, Director of State Legislation and DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issues Management visit with Rita Frazer on RFD Today. They discuss why voting "No"on the Illinois constitutional amendment is important to all of us.

Rita also visits with Nick Hustedde, Technical Service Manager at FMC.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

In this podcast Rita Frazer talks with James Mintert, professor and extension economist in the Department of Agricultural Economics about the most recent Ag Barometer Survey, visits with Lynn Curry about the recent scholarship winners from the Illinois Agri-Women Association and checks in with Rich Guebert, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, as he urges Illinois to vote no on the progressive tax amendment that will be on the ballot Nov. 3.

Guebert says the tax will be detrimental to farmers.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Rita Frazer visits with Tom Heinold, chief of operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District on RFD Today. Heinold brings us up to speed on the progress of the work being done on the locks and dams this week.

Full lock and dam closures currently are scheduled for July 1 to Sept. 30 at LaGrange, July 6 to Sept. 30 at Peoria, July 1 to Oct. 29 at Starved Rock, July 6 to Oct. 29 at Marseilles and Oct. 4 to 24 at Dresden Island. Partial closures also will occur at Dresden Island July 6 to Oct. 3 and from Oct. 25 to 28.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

On this podcast Rita Frazer visits with Brian Rennaker from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Jean Payne from the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association and Ag Department leaders at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

During this RFD Today episode, Rita Frazer talks with Mark Miller from Mennel Milling, Kelly Estes from the University of Illinois Extension office and Betty Haynes from Illinois Beef Association.

Rita also checks in with Mark Gebhards for an update on what is happening at the Illinois Farm Bureau this week.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Rita Frazer with RFD Today talks beef, dogs on the farm and checks in with T.J. Curtain in Blue Mound, Illinois.

Rita also visits with Terri Moore from the American Farm Bureau Federation to look at a recent survey that show trust America's farmers is up since the beginning of COVID19.

A more in-depth look at the American Farm Bureau Federation Survey can be found at https://www.fb.org/files/AFBF_June_2020_poll.pdf .

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Today Rita Frazer talks with Illinois State University weed wizard Dr. John Sedbrook.

Dr. Sedbrook is working with CoverCress Inc. and his team at the university to alter the genes of the covercrop pennycress. Sedbrook explains they not only have been discovering a likely new edible wonder crop, but also unmasking a new opportunity for year round growing in Illinois.

Dr. Sedbrook adds this amazing project couldn’t happen without the efforts of many others at Illinois State University including; Dr. Bill Perry – Professor of Biology, Dr. Nicholas Heller – Assistant Professor of Ag (and contact for ISU Pennycress Field Days), Dr. Rob Rhykerd – Professor of Ag, Jason Lindbom – ISU Farm Manager, Dr. Willy Hunter – Professor, Chemistry Education, Dr. Rebekka Darner – CeMaST Director; Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Matthew Hagaman - CeMaST STEM Specialist.

For more information regarding this story or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Rita talks energy with GROWMARK's Harry Cooney

Rita talks with ILFB's Lauren Lurkins

Jim Taylor has a weather report with State Climatologist Trent Ford.

DeLoss talks with AFBF's John Newton.

Rita with the weekly RFD Roundup.

Rita talks with US Army Corps of Engineers Tom Heinold.

Rita talks with President of ILFB, Rich Guebert.

Jim Taylor talks weather with state climatologist Trent Ford.

Jim Taylor talks with the folks at GROWMARK with an agronomy and pest update.

Jim Taylor talks weather with Dan Hicks from Freese-Notis Weather.

Rita talks with Tom Vilsack

Rita talks with Mark Gebhards from ILFB.

Rita talks with Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello.

Rita talks with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

A conversation with Mark Gebhards of ILFB.

Rita talks with Harry Cooney at GROWMARK.

A weather report with Dan Hicks from Freese-Notis.

The RFD Today Friday Roundup.

A conversation with Mark Gebhards about COVID-19.

A conversation with Alan Bjerga

A talk with President Guebert from ILFB.

The weekly roundup on RFD Today

A talk with Mark Gebhards concerning COVID-19

Rita talks with Ameren Illinois

A weather update with Dan Hicks from Freese-Notis.

DeLoss has an economic update with Mike Doherty

A weekly roundup with Rita Frazer.

Rita talks with Jim Mintert from Purdue University about the CME Group AG Baromter.

Rita talks with IDOA Director Costello

The weekly RFD Today Roundup

Aaron Hager joins Rita with a discussion over weed management

A conversation with Nic Anderson from the Illinois Livestock Development Group.

A talk with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier.

A talk with USDA Driector of Rural Development, Doug Wilson.

The weekly RFD Roundup

Rita talks with Harry Cooney at GROWMARK Energy

Tim Walsh talks Grain Safety.

A state update with Director of IDNR Colleen Callahan.

Rita has a Market Update with Bill Biederman with agmarket.net.

The weekly RFD Today Roundup

Mark Gebhards Daily COVID-19 Update

A daily COVID-19 Update with Mark Gebhards.

A COVID-19 update with Mark Gebhards.

Rita has a monthly conversation with Midwest Truckers' Don Schaefer.

The RFD Today Friday Roundup

Continuing the daily COVID-19 conversation with ILFB's Mark Gebhards

A talk with State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

DeLoss has a market update with Agrivisor, while Rita talks with Mike Doherty.

The weekly RFD Today Roundup

Rita talks with Mark Gebahrds and Kelly Estes from U of I

Rita talks with Lee Strom at the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation.

Rita talks with Dr. Hoschek from COUNTRY Financial.

Rita and Mark Gebhards discuss COVID-19

Rita gives the RFD Today Friday Roundup

Rita talks with Mark Gebhards from Illinois Farm Bureau

Rita talks with the President of Illinois Farm Bureau, Rich Guebert.

Rita continues her daily conversations with Mark Gebhards, concerning COVID-19.

Rita talks with State Conservationist Ivan Dozier.

Rita talks with Adam Nielsen from ILFB about COVID-19.

Rita talks with Com-Ed about energy efficiency programs for farmers.

Rita Frazer and Jim Taylor talk about the latest surrounding Illinois Agriculture.

Rita talks with Midwest Truckers

Rita talks to DeAnne Bloomberg on the Friday Roundup.

DeLoss talks with Doug Yoder and Gary Schnitkey.

DeLoss gives us an update from Soybean Summit

Rita talks with Alan Bjerga from NMPF about Dairy and D.C.

DeLoss talks with Mike Doherty from ILFB about the economy.

Rita talks with Megan Dweyer from Illinois Corn.

Rita talks with Dave Newcomb about confined spaces safety.

DeLoss talk with Zach Hintorn about Weather Safety

Jim Taylor talks with Darin Lahood

The Friday Roundup from Commodity Classic in San Antonio

Harry Cooney from GROWMARK, plus a look from Commodity Classic in San Antonio.

Rita talks with Bill Biederman from Agmarket.net.

Rita talks with Andrew Fritz Leadership NACD talk about the Next Generation Leadership Institute, and DeLoss wraps up his time at GALC in Springfield.

Adam Nielsen and DeAnne Bloomberg Weekly Roundup, Highlights from the Illinois Beef Expo

Doug Wilson, Jim Bower and Jenny Jackson Illinois Pork

Rita shares highlights from the NACD 2020 Annual Meeting and talks about the Next Generation Leadership Institute for the Conservation Foundation

Rita talks with Matt Lohr Chief NRCS

Rita gives us an updates from her travels across the country.

DeLoss talks with Jean Payne and Ellyn Ferguson

Rita talks with Association of Illinois Conservation Districts VP Tom Beyers and Pres Steve Stierwalt representing Illinois at the National Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting in Las Vegas

Rita talks with the Illinois Beef Association Staff at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio Jill Johnson Executive VP, Betty Haynes Director of Communications and Mareah Volk Director of Industry Relations

Rita talks with Bill Graf and Matt Schmitt

Mark Gebhards and Kirby Wagner as they discuss Illinois Issues and GALC

Rita talks with Eric Dolbear Illinois Farmer, Retired Pioneer Agronomist John Meece and Regional AgriGold Agronomist about their work as a Vocational Training Team for Rotary in Zambia Africa.

The RFD Today Weekly Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg and Ryan Whitehouse.

Rita talks with Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation IFB on the Gov's State of the State Address. Nick Anderson Livestock Desk Report on Illinois Pork Expo, Illinois Dairy Summits and Illinois Beef Expo

Rita talks with Dr. Buzz Iliff President of the Illinois Beef Association and Pam Jannsen President of the Illinois Pork Producers about Premise ID

Weekly Golden Nuggets with Adam and DeAnne, Rita also talks with Henry County Farmer Rock Katschnig from his Florida winter home. The conversation surrounds the fruit and vegetable harvest and current conditions in Florida as well as 2019 take-a-ways and 2020 thoughts for Illinois.

Rita continues to give updates from AFBF in Austin.

Rita has continued coverage from AFBF in Austin, TX.

Katie Zelechowski talks with Young Leaders representing Illinois at the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Meeting. We'll hear from our Discussion Meet participant, Sara Mitchell, and state Excellence in Ag Award recipients, Brett and Krista Swanson.

Rita talks with IFB's Mark Gebhardsabout issues and the AFBF Annual Meeting in Texas this weekend, along with a few minutes on the Illinois Senate Vote this weekend for a new president and the next two weeks at the state house. DeAnne Bloomberg talks about Illinois Delegation heading to AFBF and previews GALC

DeLoss talks with Congressman Darin LaHood and Congressman Rodney Davis about the signing ceremony of the China Phase One Trade Deal

Rita talks big issues of the week with IFB President Rich Guebert, Julie Armstrong talks NREC and upcoming meetings for Illinois. DeLoss speaks with Doug Yoder from COUNTRY Financial.

Rita talks dairy issues with Alan Bjerga, and weather with Dan Hicks at Freese-Noits Weather.

Sound from the Sunday Press Conference with Senator Dick Durbin in support of USMCA, as well as Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Tim Drea President of the AFL CIO

The weekly roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg and Adam Nielsen from IFB.

Rita talked with Ellyn Ferguson of Congressional Quarterly about the passage of USMCA in the Senate Fiance Committee this week and her thoughts for next steps, the January 15 date for the signing of the China phase 1 trade deal and her agenda and thoughts for the first half of 2020 for ag legislation.

Rita talks with Kirby Wagner Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Illinois Farm Bureau about The Rules of the Road Program and the county-down to the Lock and Dam Closure in July as well as the Corp of Engineers investigating a switch up in districts.

Rita talks with IDOA Director John Sullivan, as well as Mark Gebhards from IFB.

Rita talks with Jean Payne IFCA about additional Dicamba Training Meetings in Illinois and Tim Maiers Maiers Ag Consulting about a Pig Barn Open House near Carlyle, Illinois

Rita visits with Stephenson County dairy farmer Jazmin Wingert about her success in the show ring in 2019. Learn more about her plans for the future as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Rita talks with Jeff Cox, Illinois Department of Agriculture, about the Illinois Hemp Program and the legalization of adult use marijuana beginning Jan. 1, 2020. Also listen to conversations with Todd Lowery of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation and Jessie Shoppman from Illinois Soybean Association.

Rita talks with Dr. Matt Montgomery, Pioneer Field Agronomist, who looks back at 2019 and offers advice for 2020. Also hear a recap of the successes and challenges of 2019 and hope for 2020 with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adam Nielsen and DeAnne Bloomberg.

Rita talks with Dan Hicks, Freese-Notis meteorologist about the record precipitation in 2019 and focuses of 2020. Also hear conversations with Doug Wilson, Illinois State Director USDA Rural Development, about the Reconnect Program and the Workshops planned for 2020. DeLoss talks with Lauren Lurkins, IFB Director of Environmental Policy about the 2020 Illinois Farm Bureau Stewardship Grants

Rita talks with Dr. Jeff Hoschek Country about getting healthy in the New Year and Dean Dittmar State Coordinator FCAE about opportunities in ag education in 2020.

An encore broadcast of a kitchen round table discussion held on October 30 in Knox County. Rita is joined by Farm Week’s Dan Grant and Nic Anderson as they interview Knox County farmers Jeff Grady and Beau Bewley.

Rita talks with Brad Zwilling Illinois FBFM Association and Department of Ag & Consumer Economics, along with Jenny Jackson at the Illinois Pork Producers. DeLoss shares conversations with Harry Cooney and Dan Pannier of the Growmark Energy Team.

Rita talks with Pike County Farmer Phil Bradshaw about his life and his book Your Food My Adventure. Also hear special conversations captured throughout the year – interviews by Ryan Ford with his grandpa, Charlie Ford and Anne Thuline with her dad, Bob. Rita also shares an interview with Richard Henschel and one she conducted 20 years ago with the late Dr. Walter Chick Bishop.

Rita talks holiday weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford, along with conversations with Ivan Dozier, NRCS and Jeff Adkisson from the Grain and Feed Association.

Rita speaks with Kirby Wagner from ILFB about his upcoming Winter Meetings and a Market update with DeLoss and Joe Camp.

Adam Nielson and DeAnne Bloomberg on the Weekly Roundup.

Brian Rennecker Toast to Life and Jim Bower Bower Trading talking about South American Weather and 2020

DeLoss talk with Rhett Stolte about products to watch for in 2020 and performance potential. Jim Taylor talks with Colleen Callahan Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and gives a report card for IDNR in 2019.

DeLoss speaks with Mark Gebhards from IFB About an action request, and Don Schaefer from Midwest Truckers.

Brad Clow Country Manger Crop Operations talks about 2019 for Country, Dividend announcement, Country Agri-Business Seminars, Adam Nielson Director of National Legislation IFB talks about China phase 1, USMCA call to action coming, IFB policy discussion an annual meeting and trip to D.C. and AFBF next week in preparation for AFBF Annual Meeting.

DeLoss talks to NREC and Susan Moore with the IAA Foundation about the upcoming IAA Scholarships.

Rita talks with Ellyn Ferguson of Congressional Quietly, and Alan Bjerga. DeLoss speaks with Travis Mateer.

Rita and DeLoss talk IFB Annual meeting with new district directors, current board members, PM members and guest speakers from the weekend.

Rita talks with Jean Payne about Pesticide Training opportunities & conversations from IFB Annual Meeting

Rita has an IFB Annual Meting preview with Chris Magnuson, and Jason Webster from Precision Ag in Pontiac.

Rita speaks with Kelly Estes from the U of I for a pest update; Kirby Wagner from ILB gives his monthly 'View from the Road.'

Rita talks with John Sullivan from IDOA about end of year meetings, and Mark Gebhards, with Illinois Farm Bureau, about IFB's Annual meeting.

Rita talks with Greene County Farm Bureau Young Leader Chairman Drew Lansaw for this month’s Illinois Farm Bureau PM Member Spotlight. DeLoss talk with Lauren Lurkins IFB Director of Environmental Policy about the most recent NLRS Report, a NASA meeting about carbon monitoring and the upcoming Dicamba Training Meetings for Illinois.

Brad Zwilling VP of Data Analysis FBFM talks with Rita about 2020 Farm Budgets and tax preparation. Harry Cooney Growmark Energy talks with DeLoss about propane, gas and diesel prices

Rita talks with Jeff Adksisson from the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, while DeLoss speaks with Karl Setzer from Agrivisor.

Rita talks with Tim Mize, Macoupin County Farmer, about the year, harvest results, plans for next year.

Today Rita talks with Jim bower from Bower Trading

Rich Guebert, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau talks about trade, RFS and harvest, Bill Graff, Illinois Executive Director USDA’s FSA talks about CRP training for state staff and Trade Talk interviews with Wyffels Hybrids and Indigo Ag.

A few wrap up interviews from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.

The Friday Roundup of RFD Today features Jim Taylor with DeAnne Bloomberg and Adam Nielsen.

A chat with IDOA about their Gypsy Moth program, plus updates from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.

A preview from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City, plus Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers.

Rita talks with Don Schaefer about the 2020 Lock and Dam Closures and impacts on the trucking industry, and gives details of the 2020 Midwest Truck and Trailer Show Feb 7 & 8 in Peoria.

Great conversations with Jill Johnson Executive VP Illinois Beef Association and Cori Malone Illinois Cattle Young Leader And Adam Nielsen and DeAnne Bloomberg

Entomologist Kelly Estes crunches the numbers on insect pressure during the 2019 growing season.

Jean Payne President Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association gives fall advice for Illinois farmers and looks ahead to the 2020 meeting and training season.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards summarizes the week in farm policy news, including RFS hearings and the latest on trade talks involving USMCA and China.

Rita talks to John Newton Chief Economist AFBF about Trade, livestock markets, Farm Bill & Conservation Title, harvest markets & advice for farmers

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about third gold rating for Bright Start College Savings Plan and details of the record setting year for unclaimed property awards.
Mark Bloome from IDOT talks about Living Snow Fence Program for Illinois

On RFD Today, hear from Illinois State Conservationist Ivan Dozier, who has the latest on flood-recovery projects and program signups.

The Friday Roundup! Rita was joined by Farm Week’s Dan Grant in the first ½ to talk beef issues with Jill Johnson Exec VP of the IBA and Dr. Buzz Iliff President of the Illinois Beef Association

On RFD Today, FBFM CFO Dwight Raab offers some advice for farmers. And Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Chair Kaylee Heap gives an update.

Rita and DeLoss talk with the agronomy experts at GROWMARK about late season corn disease and weed management decisions from the combine.

Rita talks with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan, while DeLoss visits with Joe Camp at AgriVisor.

In this week’s Friday roundup, COUNTRY Financial’s Brad Clow provides the latest on prevent plant and relief payments. Also hear updates on how Illinois’ harvest is progressing and from Illinois Farm Bureau’s chief economist, who participated in a meeting with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Rita talks with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net about harvest progress and marketing advice for farmers given the most recent trade news.

Rita gets updates from Bill Harmon, ag director at Lincoln Land Community College, and Julie Armstrong, executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.

Rita talks with Illinois Farm Bureau's Adam Nielsen about what's going on both in state and federal government. She also stops by the Illinois Pork Producers in Springfield to discuss October Pork Month.

Rita talks with Joe Small, with the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Warehouses, about grain storage for harvest 2019. And Kelly Estes, agricultural pest survey coordinator at the University of Illinois, recaps the 2019 growing season for row crop and specialty growers.

Rita talks with Alan Bjerga with National Milk Producers Federation about key issues effecting dairy farmers, trade and the DMC Dairy Margin Coverage program . Also joining Rita U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Illinois representative of the 14th Congressional District as well as Bill Bodine Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs.

Illinois Director of Ag John Sullivan spoke about the pending announcement from IDOA on Dicamba application in 2020. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Govt Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talked about harvest, trade and the most recent announcement to maintain RFS Renewable Fuel Standard. Pioneer Agronomist Joe Walker gave a harvest update from central Illinois

Lori Fetzer Dairy Farmer and Dairy Lender with Compeer Financial talking about the current condition of the Dairy Industry and offering advice for farmers. Doug Yoder Country Financial with more information about the Disaster Payments/bonus prevent plant payments for Illinois Farmers. Micael Ott and Steve Fast talking about the details of the upcoming Drones in the Heartland Conference later this week in Bloomington.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from Jean Payne, President of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association, celebrate National 4H Week by talking with Dave Fischer about his time with the organization, and look at the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, get an update on disaster payments from COUNTRY Financial, talk with the Ag Leadership Foundation, and look at the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, talk about research going on at the Orr Agricultural R&D Center, discuss the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer September report, talk to IAA Foundation staff about events at the IFB Annual Meeting, and look at the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist, Bryce Anderson, about a short- and long-term harvest forecast, talk to Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist for the NRC about the new fiscal year, get a harvest spotlight report from the folks at Pioneer, and look at the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from a FarmWeek CropWatcher in Sangamon County about field conditions, talk about the upcoming National FFA Convention, and look at the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adam Nielsen and DeAnne Bloomberg for our weekly roundup, talk about international trade challenges, and look at the latest commodity markets and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from Doug Wilson, State Director for USDA Rural Development in Illinois, get an energy update from GROWMARK, and look at the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from the folks at AgMarket.net, talk with Dwight Raab, CFO of Illinois FBFM, and look at the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from FarmWeek CropWatchers about field conditions, talk with Illinois Beef Association’s Executive Vice President, Jill Johnson, about packer margins, and look at the latest commodity markets and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from Dr. Julie Brown, family medicine doctor in Geneseo, IL, about women’s health and safety, talk about the Operation Lifesaver railway safety program with Chip Hue, and look the latest commodity reports and ag policy updates.

Today on “RFD Today,” we’ll hear from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adam Nielsen and Lauren Lurkins for our weekly roundup, and look at the latest commodity markets and ag policy updates.