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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.

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...

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...

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"....

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 provid...

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...

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 Hi...

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 Sc...

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. ...