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Coverage of Tuesday's DeKalb County Farm Talk, including conversations with host farmer Berkeley Boehne, who serves as DeKalb County Farm Bureau President and Harrison Alrbight, Director of Governmental Affairs and Engagement with the Cook County Farm Bureau. Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.  Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses his presence at the Illinois State Fair.   

Coverage from the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable, featuring U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy, and Illinois gubernatorial candidates Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey."Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment highlights Henry County Young Leader Makenna Walker.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at Illinois State Fair weather outlook and the rest of August.  

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health discusses his agency's presence at the Illinois State Fair.  Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom highlights children's book authors who will featured at this year's Illinois State Fair.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs of Commodities Kevin Semlow provides reaction to Thursday's Senate Ag Committee vote on the Farm Bill. Monthly visit with University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Gary Grohovena of the Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO).  

Recapping the second academic year of the "Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month program." Nominations are now open for the third academic year at farmweeknow.com/activelyengaged. 

Monthly visit with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.  Olivia Hoots from the Illinois Beef Association and Gage Marinelli from the Illinois Pork Producers Association discuss Illinois State Fair plans.   Dereke Dunkirk details his role with the Illinois Livestock Development Group.

Cass County farmer David Wessel details his role on the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council. An update from Casey Kula with American Farmland Trust.  DTN ag meteorologist Teresa Wells provides a weather update.  

Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses UTV and ATV topics. Bob Myers promotes the 12th annual DeKalb County Barn Tour.Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" update.  Recapping the Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me in Coach" promotion at Thursday's Cards vs. Cubs game at Busch Stadium. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Maroa-Forsyth head football coach Josh Jostes.

Dr. Ashley Belle, a University of Illinois Extension Environmental Quality Extension Specialist discusses an Illinois Household Food Waste Survey.Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard in Malta and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association highlights the ISGA Farm Stand at the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson covers a number of topics and issues. Previewing the Grand American championships taking place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta with Randy Moeller, Executive Director of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. 

Chad Schimpf, operations safety supervisor for Ameren Illinois discusses generator/rooftop backfeed installation and safety.“Tomorrow's Leaders Today” segment features Greta Hall from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. Illinois State Climatologist Trant Ford talks dew point, state weather outlook, and July weather data. 

Mark Litteken discusses his service to agriculture serving as Clinton County Farm Bureau President and on the Clinton County Fair Board.  Kaitlyn Dozler, Virtual Fence Program Manager at the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture, highlights the latest in virtual fencing. Edgar County farmer Tara Barrett-Duzan is helping organize a fundraiser called “Ride to Beat Cancer”.Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his “Seven with Kevin” segment.Monthly visit with IL Corn features Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship Megan Dwyer. IHSA Friday Friday Friday highlights the Basketball Museum of Illinois and Executive Director Jason Ronai.

Previewing the Illinois State Fair with State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Scot Loyd with Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Oral History project highlights the “Tumultuous 2020” collection.

Talking county fairs with Craig McCoy of the Fulton County Fair and Doug Telford from the Marion County Fair. John Heiser, District Program 1 Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education highlights ag teacher conferences this summer.  

Visiting with retired Seneca High School ag teacher Jeff Maierhofer, who received the Distinguished Service Award at last month's Illinois FFA Convention.  USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega discusses the Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply or FIELDS program. He also highlights a couple of rural development projects in Nashville and Galena.       DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick looks at the remaining July weather forecast and provides an August outlook. 

Previewing the Farm Progress Show with National Events Director Matt Jungmann.Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses legislation strengthening regulatory oversight of crematories.Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes volunteer opportunities for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand during the Illinois State Fair.IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Monmouth-Roseville High School football coach and athletic director Jeremy Adolphson.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Excellence in Agriculture Award winner Blake Lanphier from Cook County.  Monthly visit with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.  New World Screwworm update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award winners Austin and Marti Schriner from Carroll County.  New Illinois FFA State Treasurer Lane Perry.  Scot Loyd highlights the Illinois Statecraft section at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights July Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Tomorrow's Leaders Today segment features Quinton Huelsmann from the Clinton County Young Leaders.Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  Meteorologist Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather discusses the remaining July weather outlook. 

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson recaps his recent trip to Washington D.C. for the American Farm Bureau Federation Council of Presidents meeting.  Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.  Joe Camp at Comm-Stock Investments previews a new market week.  

Jon Griffel from Macoupin County, a winner in the Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me In Coach" promotion, will throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals vs. Cubs game a Busch Stadium on July 30.Eric Muller from Lake County details his experience with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Dave Nanninga of the Illinois High School Glory Days website.  

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on paying the state's bills.  Farm Progress Show National Events Director Matt Jungmann on his involvement in the Mercer County Fair. 

Update from State FSA Director Bill Graff.Illinois Ag In The Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights summer activities.Amir Sadeghpour, SIU professor of soil fertility, previews the SIU Nutrient Research Field Day on July 14. 

Mark Denzler from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association highlights the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame. William Shannon from the St. Clair County Historical Society previews "The Language of Liberty" event at the Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site. DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks remainder of July weather outlook.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow provides information on Young Leader District Discussion Meets this summer.  U-of-I Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson discusses harvesting garden vegetables.  Darlene Knipe tells the story of Market Maker, an online local foods directory.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

Visiting with documentary filmmaker, Beth Howard, whose film is "Pieowa: A Piece of America".IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Scales Mound High School teacher and coach Erik Kudronowicz.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.  Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me In Coach" contest winner Allison Provost, whose nine year old son will throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals-Cubs game on July 30 at Busch Stadium. Tracking hot dog statistics with Eric Mittenthal from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.  

Illinois Farm Bureau board member Brent Pollard discusses his role on the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council board.  Craig DeVrieze shares history of the PGA Tour event in the Quad Cities, which was solidified by a partnership with Moline based Deere & Company.

Summer safety tips from Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.Monthly update from IL Corn.Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks summer heat dome. 

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association provides an update on fruit tree progress in Illinois. Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" update. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recaps his trip to Rome to return unclaimed property to Pope Leo XIV.IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Camp Point Central head football coach Brad Dixon.  

Coverage of a $10-million estate gift from the late Leah Wightman to the University of Illinois for preservation of three historic round barns. Conversations with U-of-I College of Veterinary Medicine professor Dr. Jim Lowe, Wightman's longtime friends Heather Ting and Barbara Clark, U of I College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Dr. Peter Constable, and Sue Gray, president of the Round Barn Society.  

Learning about the history of Brooklyn, Illinois from Quinn Adamowski from Landmarks Illinois and Leslie Hardin, a Brooklyn, Illinois native. Erica Strittmatter from Bayer Crop Science discusses "The Watch" program in response to corn rootworm. New Illinois FFA Vice President Collin Johnson. 

USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega discusses the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program."Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment features Jackson Ehlers from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford breaks down June's severe weather.  

Colleen Callahan and Annette Noland share the story behind The Little White Dogs Flower Farm in Kickapoo.  Meteorologist Kate Hickford from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky recaps Sunday's severe storms in southern Illinois. Manager-to-Manager segment features the Madison County Farm Bureau.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.Tom Taylor details International Harvester East Moline plant.  A couple of Father's Day snipits from Rita Frazer and Teagan Taylor.IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Tremont High School baseball coach Eddie Betson. The Turks win the IHSA Class 1A state title during the Tremont Turkey Festival weekend.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo highlights the preparations for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand in advance of the Illinois State Fair. Storm damage reports from Derek Martin in Logan, Macon and Sangamon counties and David Hartke in Effingham County. Monthly update from American Farmland Trust.Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promotes her Comptroller's Critters program, which promotes pet adoption from animal shelters.  

Newly elected Illinois FFA major state officers--Reporter Haven Cash, Sentinel Levi German and Secretary Owen Rigg.  Illinois Farm Bureau Enivonmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer.  Tick and mosquito awareness from Ken Johnson with the University of Illinois Extension.  

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson covers a number of topics including state and federal updates.Celebrating June Dairy Month with Monica Nyman from St. Louis District Dairy Council.  DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talking Wednesday severe weather outlook for Illinois. 

Chad Pregracke from Living Lands and Waters details his story and previews his appearance at this week's Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Banquet. Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association provides an update on Motus, the U.S. Department of Transportation's new registration system. Joe Camp at Comm-Stock Investments looks at a new market week.  

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow. Newly elected Illinois FFA President Bryer Nelson and his Canton FFA advisor Colton Downs. Brett Borchardt, senior meteorologist for National Weather Service in Chicago talks Wednesday derecho and Thursday tornado outbreak.IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Teutopolis High School bass fishing coach Lee Buehnerkemper. 

Monthly update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.  Highlighting June Dairy Month at a Fulton County farm of Bill Carlberg.  Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation's Jenna Wicks and 2027 fellow Miriam Gay.  

Illinois State Police Public Information Officer provides awareness on Scott's Law and other driving topics. Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom highlights Summer Ag Institutes.  Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.