Tom Heinold, Army Corp of Engineers recaps experiences from the Lock and Dam upgrades and talks about the river conditions before and after recent rain events. He also highlights funding for the Illinois Waterway, planned projects for 2023 and the benefits of river transportation.
Matt Geiger, Syngenta Agronomist, joins the show to talk fungicides.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, Illinois Farm Bureau, shares information about Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Morgan Jones, Illinois Farm Bureau Youth Department Summer Intern, shares her background and gives a preview of the Master Showmanship Contest on August 13 at the Illinois State Fair.

Ivan Dozer, State Conservationist, NRCS on the recent rains and the conservation efforts on display. Budget appropriations for conservation efforts are discussed as well and how agriculture is part of the solution, not the problem.
Jeff Kirwan on his recent testimony in front of the House Agriculture Committee regarding the Farm Bill.
Crop Watcher Report from Kevin Raber, Wabash County, on wheat harvest and the need for rain in his part of the state.
Kendra Anderson, Manager of Farmer Relations, Midwest Dairy Association shares information on industry and other activities.
Weather with John Baranick, DTN weather.

Conversation with Mark Heil, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Board Member and General Manager of Prairie Central Co-op. They talk crop conditions, pricing, the need for truck drivers and supply and demand concerns coming out of COVID.
Manager to Manager Conversation with Katie Wilson. She is joined by Kayla Kiefer, LaSalle County Farm Bureau Manager.
Alan Kollmann, President Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about current issues and events in the pork industry and the association.
Markets with Karl Setzer from AgriVisor.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities, provides his weekly recap of issues. Topics covered: the Supreme Court ruling regarding Union Recruiting on California Farms and how it protects Private Property Rights; a bipartisan movement in the Senate on an Infrastructure Bill; the initial steps taken by the Senate Ag Committee to investigate livestock price transparency and movement by the USDA to assist local processing facilities; and the Growing Climate Solutions bill.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert provided a crop report. He shared information on State Issues, specifically the call the action regarding the Clean Energy Bill. He also talked about the initial phases of the Farm Bill.
Roundup with Ryan Whitehouse, Associate Director of Local Government and DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issue Management, discuss the importance of Local Government and getting involved at the local level.

Collin Watters, Director of Exports and Logistics with the Illinois Corn Growers association highlights the impact exports have had on the corn market and investments into the livestock market.
Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy talks about fuel prices and outlook for the summer months.
Julie Hewitt, Nutrient Research and Education Council talks about research partnerships that benefit farmers across the state.
Andrew Larson, Director of Public Policy and Market Development, Illinois Soybean Association, talks about the recent market growth in Egypt and the potential for Soybean exports.

Brad Zwilling, VP Of Data Analysis FBFM, talks about a study on the demographics and characteristics of profitable grain farms. Also provides background information on FBFM and the services they provide.
Grant Hammer, Executive Director Illinois Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Erin Gundy, Champaign County Resource Conservationist, join the show to talk about state and county programs. The positive impacts of increased state funding and the annual state poster contest was discussed.
Conversation on disease management and fungicides with Matt Geiger, Syngenta Agronomist.

Crop Watcher Report from Marshall Newhouse, Boone County.
Pollinator Week commentary from Austin Omer, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Natural Resources.
Dan Grant reports on wheat harvest in Clinton County with Mark Krausz.
Rhonda Brady, known as the ‘Butterfly Lady’ from Knox County. They discuss her education efforts with children on pollinators.
Weather with State Climatologist, Trent Ford.

Jerry Costello, Director of Illinois Department of Agriculture, talks about Pollinator Week and the start of county fair season. In the second segment he covers partnership opportunities with the USDA for livestock packing and processing grants and mental health initiatives.
Jim Spradlin, GROWMARK CEO, meets with DeLoss to talk about his upcoming retirement in February 2022. He talks about the transition plan and the highlights of his 40-year career.
Markets with Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, joins the show to update on state and national issues. Issues covered on the national front are changes to WOTUS, Livestock pricing and hauling, and the Infrastructure bill. The overtime general assembly session, specifically the energy policy bill, was also discussed.
Matt Kaye reports on the USDA’s response to the concentration issue in the Livestock industry and ways to increase processing.
Disease management tips with Matt Geiger, Syngenta Agronomist.
Weekly Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg, Director of Issues Management and DeLoss Jahnke. They discuss supply and demand issues, particularly when it comes to meat products. In honor of Father’s Day, the trio discusses the influence their fathers had on their lives and careers.

Michael Woods, Natural Resources Division Manager, Illinois Department of Agriculture, talks about his department and the programs they offer for the state.
Matt Geiger, Syngenta Regional Agronomist, talks about his rural roots and lessons learned from his father.
Andrew Bagley, a livestock producer from Macoupin County talks about influencers in his life.
Jenny Ring, Illinois Pork Producers Association Director of Communication, talks with Rita about summer programs.
Kevin Gordon, Illinois State Fair Manager, talks about preparations for the upcoming state fair.
Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association talks about trade with Egypt that will be highlighted in the upcoming Field and Bean publication.
Julie Hewitt, Nutrient Research and Education Council talks about research partnerships that benefit farmers across the state.