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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, baseba...

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 mar...

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...

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 admini...

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 1...

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 an...

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.