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Jay Siegrist, from Midco Commodities and the Growmark Group, discusses a slight gain for corn and the continuing climb of crude oil.
The 10th Annual Feeding the Economy report was released this week. John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, talks about the takeaways
Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial and Business Development Manager at Solinftech, talks agrobotics from the Commodity Classic.
Drake Copeland, FMC Technical Services Manager, discuss weed management in early planted soybeans from teh Commodity Classic.

Ben Kasch, Bower Trading, joins the program for a look at markets.
Wayne Carlson, group strategy director at agriculture marketing consultants OBP, discusses trends in his field.
John Newton, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about "surprising" developments in farmers' shares of food dollars.

Brian Chastain, MarketWise Ag Services, discusses March Madness, both in basketball and the markets.
Tony Wendler, Farm Shop Manufacturing, talks about his company's equipment offerings from the floor of this year's Commodity Classic.
Stephanie Zelinko, AgroLiquid, discuss the company's advantages in crop nutrients and fertilizer.

Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing, joins the program to discuss a new market week.
Scott Werner of Pekin-based Excalibur Seasoning highlights what's trending in seasoning meat for Meaty Monday.
Meteorologist Balint Szalavari has a look at the forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Raelynn Parmely and Kane County Farm Bureau President Dale Pitstick discuss the recent market study tour to Mexico.
Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing, takes a look at how markets are faring at the end of the week.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford previews a return to chilly temperatures after a warm weekend ahead.

Growmark COO Brad Drake talks about his speech on "lessons from a still-learning leader" at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ag Awareness Breakfast.
Matt Geiger, Agronomist at Syngenta, talks about crop protection, inputs and low commodity prices from the Commodity Classic.
John Zanker, Farmer's Keeper Financial LLC, joins the program to discuss continuous change as global events impact the markets.

Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, joins the program to discuss a selloff in crude oil, as well as soybean and corn market movement.
Dr. Fred Giertz, Professor Emeritus at University of Illinois, talks about the Illinois Flash Index he administrates and what the monthly report means as a barometer for the state's economy.

Jerry Gidel, Midland Research, joins the program to discuss the passing of an Ag Broadcasting icon and then looks at the markets.
Jennifer Killian, Marketing Manager at IAA Credit Union, informs you on how to stay aware and avoid becoming the victim of scams.
Tim Ekberg, Vice President and Chief Underwriter of Country Financial, discusses a significant number of policy writers earning farm certification.

Mike Zuzulo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting, joins the program to discuss positive market developments after an "uphill struggle" through February and March.
Mike Love, Morgan's Meat Market in Mattoon and former President of the Illinois Association of Meat Producers, talks about corned beef with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner.
Eric Schmidt, EJS Weather, covers a chaotic weekend of weather and some lingering wintery weather ahead.

Domenic Varricchio, Co-Founder and Vice President of Pluto Commodities, joins the program to discuss market movement during a week he says felt like a year.
Ryan Milligan, Agricultural Industry Electionics Foundation, joins the program to discuss the atmosphere of ag tech and the upcoming Spring Plugfest.
Nicole Albano, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, joins the program to discuss the aftermath of severe weather this week and what lies ahead.