Rich Guebert, Jr., President Illinois Farm Bureau, covers state and national news. The urban and rural divide as it pertains to COVID-19 vaccinations is discussed and how vaccinations play a role in a return to ‘normal.’ President Guebert highlights a gathering of Cattle Producer and general Agriculture groups to discuss recent challenges in the cattle industry and to surface potential solutions. Infrastructure and the importance to agriculture , and how it can be paid for, is a major issue of concern and one that continues to be monitored. A roundtable with Shorty and Joanie Olson, DeWitt County, talk about their farm, life after retiring and adjusting to life after moving from the farm. The Olson’s share how they honor their family by planting trees.