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"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 hig...

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...

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 Boar...

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. Commst...

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.