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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.  

More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves young and beginning farmers.  Monthly update with American Farmland Trust. A conversation from earlier this month at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim with Jacob Marek from the Arkansas FFA.  

More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves renewable fuels.  Jenna Spychal, chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association promotes this week's Everything Local Conference.  Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights the "Bank on Illinois" program.  

Coverage of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches. Today, the candidates talk Farm Bill.   Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips from Effinghma County looks forward to her reign.  Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford recaps last weekend's winter storm.  

Coverage this week of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches.   Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.   DeAnne Bloomberg reflects on her career as she retires as Director of Issue Management for Illinois Farm Bureau.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Tracking this weekend's winter storm with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features legendary Lincoln High School basketball coach Neil Alexander, who is four wins shy of...

Previewing this month's Everything Local Conference with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.  Coverage of the MIDWEST AG EXPO from Gordyville USA with WITY's Dave Brown.   Talking Illinois Farm Bureau local government priorities with Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.  

Monthy conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.   Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure promotes upcoming Rules for the Road programs.   Visiting with Kristi Jones, who has been named new Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. 

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.  Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Effingham County Farm Bureau Manager Julie Stephens.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.    

Highlighting the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association.   Coverage of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs 115th Annual meeting, including interviews with outgoing president David Hake and incoming president Gary Mielke.  Previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.