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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 Ke...

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...

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...

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...

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 marke...

"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...

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 coa...

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 Mendo...

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 Commo...

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...

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 Investm...

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.