IDNR Director Colleen Callahan talks about the Black Vulture problem and how Illinois Farm Bureau and the IDNR worked together to find a solution to assist livestock producers is southern Illinois and talks about updates to the Brandon Road Lock and Dam. Finally, she covers success stories for 2021 and looks ahead to 2022. New USB Chairman Ralph Lott highlights his leadership background and priorities for the coming year. Raelynn Parmely, IFB Environmental Program Manager shares details about Environmental Stewardship Grants being provided to County Farm Bureaus. The show wraps up with Agrivisor's Karl Setzer.

Rita Frazer talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President, Rich Guebert, and Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Mark Gebhards. Jim Taylor wraps up the show with members of the Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging team that recently won the competition at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville.

Rodney Knitttel, Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure talks about the Truck Driver Training Scholarship program, Rules of the Road Meetings and plans for the upcoming Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference. Evan Hultine, Bureau County Farm Bureau, talks about a Grain Bin Safety Program that was recognized at the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting. Conversation with Congressman Darin LaHood from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Cass Morgan Young Leader Members talk about their Give Your Garden Project that was recognized at the IFB Annual Meeting.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation talks about labeling standards around milk alternatives like soy and almond milk. Julie Hewitt, Executive Director Illinois NREC, talks fertilizer availability and pricing and how her association is involved. Julie Tomlinson, Energy Sales with South Central FS facility that received storm damage in last Friday’s storms. Dr. Aaron Hager U of I Extension Weed Scientist on the latest news on Dicamba resistance in Illinois.

Acting USDA Rural Development Director Molly Hammond and a conversation with State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Carroll County Farm Bureau Manager Chas Welch on the County Harvest for All Fundraising efforts. Weather with Dan Hix, Freese-Notis weather.

Monthly visit with Don Schaefer, Midwest Truckers. Conversation with Allyn Buhrow, Chair of Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education. Adam Clapp, Monticello High School Principal recipient of the ILCAE Advocacy Award. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Rita Frazer hosts a Round Table discussion with University of Illinois Staff on preparing students for college and what they can do to prepare students for the job market. Those featured are Jean Drasgow, Debra Korte, Rod Johnson and Mynda Tracy.

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on what we know today about Dicamba for use in Illinois in 2022, Illinois State Fairgrounds activities this month, 2022 Illinois Association of County Fairs Annual Meeting January 2022. Thomas Titus on the year as President-Elect of the Illinois Pork Producers and the Illinois Pork Expo February 2022. Jim Taylor talks with Illinois FFA President Adam Loker in a #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio feature.

Jim Mintert Purdue Ag Economist with the CME-Purdue Ag Barometer. Kris Reynolds American Farmland Trust with a reminder of the December 15 opening of Illinois Fall Covers for Spring Savings sign-up. Jim Taylor talks with Dennis Green, recently retired IAA District 13 Director and new Young Leader Chair Aaron Mitchell.

Wrap up of the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting with President Richard Guebert, Jr and IFB Young Leader Achievement Award winner Chad Bell. Field and Bean Interview with ISA’s Andrew Larson about soy-to-plate and developing new animal ag markets for soybeans. Ellyn Ferguson, Congressional Quarterly, provides a Federal Legislation Update. The show wraps up with weather with Bryce Anderson, DTN.