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"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.   Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg talks the importance of nutrient stewardship field days.  New Director of Strategic Programs & Education for the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Jenna Wicks.  Hayden Kinkade, Richland County High School teach...

A conversation with CEO's: Jim Jacobs from COUNTRY Financial, Mark Orr from GROWMARK, Matt McClelland from Prairie Farms, and Nick Brooks from IAA Credit Union.   Also on the program, IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Emma Smith and Julie Hewitt from the Illinois Foundation FFA.  

Celebrating Pollinator Week with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle.  Highlighting the relationship between Illinois Ag in the Classroom and IL Corn with AITC's Kevin Daugherty and IL Corn's Tara Desmond. 

Matt Jungmann previews the 2025 Farm Progress Show.  Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  We learn about a community food plot project with the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter in Will County. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says a heat wave is on the way Saturday through Monday. 

Monthly check-in with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association.  Jeff Guilander provides a CropWatcher report from Jersey County.  Dave Newcomb from the Illinois Fire Service Institute promotes a grain bin rescue operations course later this summer.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan shares the takeways from his latest trip to Washington D.C. Coverage of the Illinois FFA Convention, including interviews with new Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt, first ever Illinois FFA Sentinel Paige Sierens, and Illinois FFA Treasurer Kaydance Wooton.

Illinois Star winners from the Illinois FFA Convention. Star in Agribusiness—Taylor Crouch from Maroa-Forsyth FFA. Star in Ag Placement—Reed Naughton from Olympia FFA. Star in Agriscience—Kade Boatman (goes by middle name) from Byron FFA. Star Farmer—Kade Beckmier (goes by middle name) from Taylorville FFA. Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones from the Illinois FFA Conve...

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza provides reaction to the recently approved state budget and also recaps a visit to southern Illinois.   Schuyler County Farm Bureau President Chris Vogler discusses the deer nuisance legislation that won approval during the spring legislative session in Springfield.   U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks lightning bugs and fireflies.  

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and and IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow recap the spring legislative session in Springfield.  Doug Uphoff provides a CropWatcher report from Shelby County.   Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks a back-and-forth temperature pattern in June.  

A recap from the IHSA bass fishing state finals at Lake Shelbyville.  Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for June, Caleb Zwilling from Fisher High School in Champaign County. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Reaction to the recently completed spring legislative session in Springfield from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business & Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine.  Previewing the Classic Green Reunion, an event for John Deere collectors from across the country.  

Update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. Celebrating the deep history of the Macoupin County Fair, which dates back to 1852. Aledo Rhubarb Festival this weekend.  

Coverage of the Illinois Beef Association Annual Meeting and awards program. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides monthly update. Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer details plans for next week's Illinois FFA Convention.  Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation highlights the summer construction season. ...

National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider gives an update on his term.  BASF technical service rep Jared Roskamp discusses spring planting season and early growing conditions. DTN ag memeteorologist John Baranick details active weather over the first two weeks of June.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis recaps the recently completed spring legislative session.  Brent Clair provides a CropWatcher report from Adams County.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow talks state and national issues.  Tim Thompson provides an Illinois Corn Marketing Board update.  We visit with IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholar Jack Jungmann.   Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow promotes District Young Leader discussion meets.  

OSF Healthcare Regional Stroke Navigator Leslie Ingold highlights Stroke Awareness Month.  We talk local foods with Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams of Pink Tiger Farm in Goreville, a small farm focusing on farm-to-jar chili powders.

Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association highlights Lyme Disease Awareness Month.  IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholar Jay Bliler from Christian County. Whiteside County Farm Bureau Manager Matt Lillpop details Junior Vet University.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo talks strawberry season in Illinois. Ron Moore provides a CropWatcher report from Warren County.  Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details June outlook. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. 

Highlighting the first year of the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month program. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse provides reaction to the budget reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House this week.  We kick off the Illinois county fair season with Bob Zellers from the Martinsville Ag Fair.   Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy talks partnership with Indy 500.  

Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown discusses mental health issues within the ag industry.   Claire Shipp with American Farmland Trust provides a May update.    Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate recaps the spring conference of the Illinois Association of County Officials.   Zak Swanson with Channel Seed discusses spring planting season. 

Illinois Farm Bureau President talks Family Farm Preservation Act discussions in Springfield and the budget reconciliation bill in Washington.  Illinois Department of Transportation's Paul Wappel highlights traffic safety entering the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next month's Illinois FFA Convention.  A Pioneer agronomy segment fr...

Family Nurse Practitioner Bethany Huelskoetter with OSF HealthCare in Godfrey discusses summer safety as we head toward Memorial Day Weekend. Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson says the "We are the 96" campaign continues to garner recognition.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says northwest Illinois and west central Illinois getting some needed moisture today.  

Shelbyville High School bass fishing coach Greg Harkins details the effort to bring the IHSA state bass fishing finals to Lake Shelbyville.  Courtney Sandidge provides a CropWatcher report from Mason County.   Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.