Megan Dwyer, IL Corn’s Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship discusses her appointment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee.
Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator talks about Christmas tree selection.
Illinois Department of Transportation’s Paul Wappel highlights the winter driving season.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty discusses agriculture themed books for Christmas gift ideas. 
We get an update from Julie Hewitt with the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.  
Final edition of Pigskin Pickins' for the 2024 season. 

We honor the legacy of former Peoria County Farm Bureau Manager Patrick Kirchhofer, who passed away earlier this month. 
The IHSA's Craig Anderson discusses a potential state series in trap shooting.  
We chat with Dustin Teig from Brevant Seeds, a conversation from the 2024 Farm Progress Show.

Coverage of the Illinois Corn Growers Association annual meeting as we visit with outgoing president Dave Rylander and incoming president Garrett Hawkins.  
Rachel Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor with Pepper, Brown & Associates discusses managing holiday stress and offers a December challenge to farm families across the state.
Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer Mark Gebhards and IFB Vice President Evan Hultine provide an OMS November update in a Future of Farm Bureau segment.

We get a recap of the fall veto session and a look ahead to the lame duck session with Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of State Legislation, Chris Davis.  We then hear from Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello and State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  Wrap up the show with weather from State Climatologist Trent Ford.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer & Evan Hultine, IFB Vice President give a November OMS update in this episode of The Future of the Farm Bureau.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse recaps his most recent trip to Washington. 
Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and Illinois Specialty Growers Association discusses the fall agritourism season.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides his "Seven with Kevin" segment highlighting local, state, and national issues. 
We meet McHenry County Farm Bureau manager Dan Volkers. 
An update from American Farmland Trust's Kris Reynolds. 
DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins.

Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development discusses IFB annual meeting prep and the Everything Local Conference.
Darin Copeland highlights more recognition that Prairie Farms Dairy recently received. 
IDNR's Dan Skinner previews the opening weekend on firearm deer season in Illinois.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and IFB Vice President Evan Hultine preview upcoming Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting in Chicago.
We hear from two new employees at the Illinois Pork Producers Association--Mikayla Schaefer,
Director of Marketing and Jackie Wible, Director of Community Relations and Content Development.
DeKalb Asgrow technical agronomist Randy Niver provides an update from east central Illinois.

University of Illinois Extension Climate Specialist Duane Friend discusses an Ag Climate Tools Workshop coming up in December on campus. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow and Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Collegiate Farm Bureau Coordinator Taylor Hartke provide updates. 
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks winter outlook.