Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the large membership participation in the FB Act Call to Action for Stepped-up Basis

Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau with details of what we know and what we don't know about Carbon Markets/Carbon Trading

Dr. Aaron Hager U of I Extension Specialist Weed Science with advice for weed management in 2021

Pioneer Field Agronomist Tony Zerrusen talks about the snow and cold temperatures and potential impact on corn and beans
Jenny Ring Illinois Pork Producers talks about the Illinois Tree Buffer Initiative grant program open on Earth Day
Brad Zwilling VP Data Analysis Illinois FBFM

Part two and follow-up with Douglas County farmer Dan Meyer shares his farm history and the details of a recent auction which included 198 acres of farmland that had been farmed by his family for six decades.

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about success of Illinois Farm Bureau Call to Action on stepped- up basis
and the SBA raising the loan limit under the EIDL-COVID 19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan
, Congresswomen Lauren Underwood talks about bipartisan climate change legislation she helped to introduce on behalf of farmers
and Matt Lohr former NRCS Chief under the Trump Administration talks with Rita from his Virginia farm about Earth Day connections to farmers and his advice for the next NRCS Chief-

Pioneer Field Agronomist Paul Yoder talks about early planting conditions and advice for optimal planting depth
Jerry Costello Illinois Director of Ag talks about
-Spring and the final plans for Farmers Market on the fairgrounds
-Illinois Specialty Crop Grants
-Apiary business a-buzz in the state
-Corn and Soybean planting starts in the state

Alan Bjerga National Milk Producers Federation talks Trade, Earth Day & Dairy
Pioneer Agronomist Paul Yoder talks planting progress and best advice for the season ahead
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs updates on ABLE Savings Account and the deadline approaching for Cream of the Crop Photo Contest
Betty Haynes Illinois Beef Association talks about the next edition Illinois Beef and the dates that are set for the Illinois Beef Association Summer Conferernce

Colleen Callahan Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources talks about grant programs through IDNR that are helping communities all over the state of Illinois
Brent Clair Adams County reports from his side of the state on field conditions and planting progress
Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Programs Illinois Farm Bureau reports on comments from IFB members in the latest FB Act Call to Action on Climate

Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers looks at the Biden Administrations Infrastructure Plan and what it could mean to the trucking industry as well as safety reminders for the busy spring season.
Bill Bodine Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Illinois Farm Bureau talks about renewable energy and bills in Illinois House and Senate that could have a big impact on IFB members &
April Manager to Manager conversation with Montgomery County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson and Blake Hartman Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Manager

Gebhards Five Illinois Farm Bureau Gebhards Five
-Call to Action x 2
-Pandemic Producer Assistance
-General Assembly back to town/State Budget talks for May
-Renewable Energy
-Safety reminder for planting season
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RFD Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg-Director of Issues Management , Ryan Whitehouse-Associate Director Local Gov't and Political Engagement and Ashley Cravens-Political Advocacy & Engagement Coordinator: Get out the vote! A recap of the local elections across the state and a preview of the next election cycle.

Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterly talks about issues to watch as Congress heads back to work next week
Brad Beaver Acting Bureau Chief Environmental Programs Illinois Department of Ag talks season totals in private applicator test and urges good farmer to farmer communication during growing season
Kelly Estes Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Illinois Natural History Survey with an early season field report
Garrett Williams Southern Illinois University Carbondale Collegiate Farm Bureau sponsoring the showing of SILO