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Talking statewide pest surveys with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.  Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate.   Ag education and FFA discussion with District 5 FCAE Program Advisor Casey Bolin.  

Chuck Spencer, GROWMARK Executive Director of Corporate and Government Relations reflects on his career as he is set to retire on September 1.  "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment features Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Program Coordinator Taylor Hartke promoting Collegiate Farm Bureau kickoff events.  Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford provides a timeline for this year's record outbreak of to...

Illinois State Police Public Infornation Officer Ryan Wagand discusses stop arm violations and e-bikes.   Scot Loyd with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Oral History Project highlights two interviews on women's professional baseball in Illinois.  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.  U.S. Senate candidate Juliana Stratton on her appearance before the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors. IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Levi Maierhofer and his hslogos.com project, plus Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss and Rita.  

Coverage from the Illinois State Fair including conversations with Josh St. Peters from the Illinois Beef Association, Darren Feldkamp with Building 29 memories, and Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides an update from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand. 

Coverage from the Illinois State Fair, including conversations with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips, Illinois FFA major state officers Owen Rigg and Haven Cash, and Don Guinnip from IL Corn.  Monthly visit with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association.  

Coverage from the Illinois State Fair including conversations with Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Jenna Spychal with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, and Christian County Farm Bureau President Mathew Heberling.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick breaks down last week's big rain event in Illinois. 

More coverage from the Illinois State Fair including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson, U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski & Mary Miller, and former two-time Grand Champion Steer exhibitor A.J. Line.  CommStock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.   

Coverage of the Illinois State Fair, including interviews with Tom Moore from the Jersey County Fair and the Illinois Association of Ag Fairs, Illinois Farm Bureau Member Benefit and Events Manager Stephanie Knittel, Kendra Anderson with Midwest Dairy, and Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand Manager Phil Wright.   

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello kicks off the Illinois State Fair.   Farmer chat with Chad and Stacy Schutz from Greene County.  

Coverage of Tuesday's DeKalb County Farm Talk, including conversations with host farmer Berkeley Boehne, who serves as DeKalb County Farm Bureau President and Harrison Alrbight, Director of Governmental Affairs and Engagement with the Cook County Farm Bureau.  Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.   Illinois State Treasure...

Coverage from the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable, featuring U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy, and Illinois gubernatorial candidates Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey. "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment highlights Henry County Young Leader Makenna Walker.   Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at Illinois State Fair weather outlook and the rest of August.  

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 C...

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.