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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs with monthly update.Gallatin County Fair and All Star Popcorn Day with Mariah Knight.Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses the Electric Service Broadband Deployment and Access Law. Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks a warm up in the forecast.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Collegiate Program Coordinator Taylor Hartke promote Collegiate Farm Bureau kickoffs around the state. Ron Haase provides a Crop Watcher report from Iroquois County.Lance Nacio from Anna Marie Seafood Company in Louisiana on his visit to this year's Farm Progress Show.  Joe Camp from Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027. IHSA historian Scott Johnson on 125 moments in 125 years of the IHSA, which was founded in 1900.Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and Rita.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of State Legislation Anna McKinley discusses deer nuisance legislation that has been signed into law in Illinois.  Celebrating WSMI's 75th anniversary. Jack Weddle with the Metamora Association For Historic Preservation discusses the town's connection to the Underground Railroad. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure discusses Illinois Harvest Permits.Mark Burns highlights Case IH's Steiger 785 Quadtrac at last week's Farm Progress Show.Illinois Valley Community College President Dr. Tracy Morris details a new ag education center at the school.   

Monthly visit with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown. Marshall Newhouse provides a CropWatcher report from Boone County. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks September weather outlook. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Recapping the first academic year of the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month recognition program.

Deputy USDA Secrtetary Stephen Vaden and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost from the Farm Progress Show earlier this week.IHSA Friday with Sam Knox and Pigskin Pickins' with Kim, DeLoss, & Rita.  

Farm Progress Show conversations with longtime ag broadcaster Max Armstrong, Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan, and Mitch Heisler with Wyffels Hybrids. Also, an update from Ron Estes with Valent.   

Richland Community College's role with Farm Progress Show.  Kent Brown with John Deere Operations Center PRO Service.  Bruce Young from Young Trucking. Kurt Maertens with BASF talks fungicides.  

A visit with new Illinois Extension Director Matthew Vann.  Local government update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate.Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks Farm Progress Show weather. 

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.Josh Sullivan provides a CropWatcher report from Christian County. Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses trade. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

A visit to Hunter Haven Farms in Pearl City with U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.  Coverage of Half Century of Progress Show in Rantoul.Jack Jungmann from University of Illinois FarmHouse Fraternity details an antique tractor raffle with tickets available during next week's Farm Progress Show.  

An ag education update from FCAE District 2 Program Advisor Jenny Wold.  Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy Abigail Peterson discusses ISA's role at next week's Farm Progress Show. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps the numbers from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand at the Illinois Department of Agriculture Tent during the Illinois State Fair.  

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan recaps his recent conversations with legislators. An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation's Class of 2027.Learning about OSF HealthCare's new mobile pregnancy and postpartum care unit.

Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association discusses trucking industry headlines. Izzy Estrada details her experience as a DeKalb County Farm Bureau Ag Literacy summer intern.Talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.  

Conversations with U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Nikki Budzinski.  CropWatcher update from Edgar County with Matt Ehlers.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. DeKalb County producer and American Soybean Association board member Ryan Frieders highlights an ASA event in Mt. Zion scheduled for the Monday prior to the Farm Progress Show.Ashton Greer from the Historic Fischer Theatre in Danville previews this weekend's "FischerFest: The Cinematic Legacy of Gene Hackman". 

Celebrating the Illinois State Fair with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello and Deputy Director Kristi Jones. Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.  Logan Karcher with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition highlights September Grazing School events.Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. 

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides the latest information on pest pressures throughout Illinois. Alex Kostenko and Carson Markley from the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in Chicago discuss their work in Illinois. Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.Learning about the Gibbons family farm in Jersey County, which has been honored as an Illinois sesquicentennial farm.  Talking ag policy with Illinois Congressman and House Ag Committee member Eric Sorensen. Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the Farm Progress Show weather outlook.  

Catching up with Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt.Ken Reinhardt with a CropWatcher report from Mercer County. University of Illinois College of ACES Dean German Bollero talks new academic year.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Agronomist Kevin Gale with AgriGold provides an update on the corn and soybean crop in his territory.  Tucker Kennedy with Ameren Illinois discusses summer electric bills.  

Dr. Bianca Pruitt of Will County is a recipient of the Illinois Farm Bureau Nurse Practitioner Scholarship.University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson provides information on wasps.  Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her presence at the Illinois State Fair. Timothy Thompson from Valent discusses progress and condition of the corn crop. 

Dr. David Kopsell, Professor of Horticulture at Illinois State University highlights The Vertical Farm at ISU.The legacy of late Madison County farmer Gene Daiber and his gift to the IAA Foundation.   

Julie Hewitt with the Illinois NREC and Jo Daviess County producer Nathan Koester discusss the importance of Illinois Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field days.Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Ashley Beutke highlights a Member Exclusive NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Experience taking place Sept. 7, 2025.Jack Ratcliffe talks Boone County Fair.DTN weather risk communicator Teresa Wells explains why Canadian wildfire smoke is showing up in Illinois weather forecasts.  

State Rep. Tony McCombie celebrates Sweetcorn Appreciation Day. AJ Tackett provides a CropWatcher report from Fayette County.  Lynn Gipson from the Amateur Trapshooting Association highlights the Grand American at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  John Howell, Illinois Wheat Association President.  Brian Titus highlights "The Throwdown-A Western Illinois Showdown" this Saturday at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville.Madison County Fair livestock exhibitor Mallory Hemann. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Excellence in Agriculture award winner Kate Huffman from Henry County. Talking county fair traditions with Terry Leitschuh with the Madison County Fair. Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights two Illinois authors who will have a presence at the Illinois State Fair.  

WIU ag student Logan Kearns discusses his experience at the American Society of Animal Science meeting in Florida earlier this summer. Mark Litteken details his six-acre research plot at his Clinton County Farm. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo with a final push for speakers for next January's Everything Local Conference in Springfield.  

Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark previews the 2025 Illinois State Fair.An update from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details a cooler weather pattern.  

John Schoen from the Madison County Youth Livestock Auction where over $300,000 was generated for exhibitors.  Daniel Herriott provides a CropWatcher report from Champaign County.North Carolina no-tiller Russell Hedrick speaks at a Clinton County Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field day. Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.  

"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 opportunites 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 highlights this weekend's Sweetcorn Showdown at the Menard County Fair.  

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 LittekenDave Mool from McLean County provides a CropWatcher report. Joe Camp from Commstock Investments previews a new market week. 

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 Engineers discusses their role with the IHSA bass fishing state finals at the Lake Shelbyville.  

Monthly check-in with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. Celebrating county fairs in Jersey and Mercer counties.