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Chris Davis, Director of State Legislation at the Illinois Farm Bureau, reviews the end of the legislative session, including a failure to finalize the Family Farm Preservation Act.
The USDA is working on plans to distribute millions of new base acres eligible for ARC and PLC payments under last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow at Nutrien Ag Solutions, talks about the impact on planting season of a dry May.
Matt Webster, River Valley Cooperative, takes a look at the end of the market week.
Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow following the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield. 
Chuck Spencer, Government Relations Executive Director, and Kennedy Ebner, Government and Regulatory Affairs, both from Growmark, join the program to discuss legislative efforts, particularly permanent E15.
Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.

US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer addressed a wide range of trade issues from tariffs to USMCA at a recent think tank forum. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Paul Munie, from Smithton in St. Clair County, talks about a "variable" planting season.
Michaela Greathouse of Greathouse Grazing Acres Market discusses her small business and the impact on the surrounding community.
Jason Gehler, Broker and Market Strategist at Blue Line Futures, discusses post-holiday markets, looking at lower soybeans, crude oil and the impact of a three-day weekend.
Scott Stoller, Landus Co-Op, talks about the corn and crude oil markets coming back into "realignment."
Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.

IFB Board Member Brian Corkill hosts Congressman Eric Sorensen for a farm visit to talk sustainability. Congressman Eric Sorensen also speaks about what he took away from the visit.
Dr. Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois College of ACES professor, joins the program to discuss 2026 crop budgets.
Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about dust storms, their impact on farming, public safety and the agricultural community.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses programs aimed at helping farmers and agriculture workers find a path to retirement.
Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale Inc., discusses how markets closed out ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Rob Wiegand, Trails End Smokehouse, talks ribs and selling out of basic barbecue.
Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.

Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, keeps a close eye on Springfield as the days count down to the end of the legislative session.
Corey Rosenbusch, CEO and President of The Fertilizer Institute, talks about a volatile fertilizer market and possible alternatives for production and distribution as a response.
Steve Bridge, RFD Radio Netowrk affiliate WMAY, provides a report from Springfield, including comments from Governor JB Pritzker on making a balanced budget.
Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your Memorial Day Weekend forecast.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he and colleagues are actively working to pass House-approved year-round E15 and a farm bill, both otherwise facing a 60-vote threshold in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Dairy farmers Ron & Julie Lawfer talk about their operation in Jo Daviess County.
Jacob Kleinberg, COO of publications at Roach Ag Marketing, discusses coming from a long line of market analysts and takes a look at today's markets.
Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss changing crude oil prices and the possibility of some "market correction."
Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses the recent visit to China by the Trump White House and the potential for more agricultural product buys.
Tracy Heuerman, Illinois Wheat Association President, talks about how a wet growing season is going so far on a Wheat Tour.
Ryan Gentle, agronomist at Wyffels Hybrids, talks planting and raising a crop in a tough margin environment.
Senior GOP Ag Senator sees no bargaining room on a key Democrat Farm Bill demand. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.

China isn't saying how much more of U.S. soybeans they will buy beyond last year's commitments, while President Trump seems to have flipped on Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
Lauren Schuler details her role as Chief of Staff for the Illinois Farm Bureau President's office. 
Josh St. Peters, Executive Vice President of Illinois Beef Association, outlines new hires at the organization.
Curt Struhbhar, Advance Trading, talks about trade conversations with China and their impact on markets.
Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.