Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides his latest "Seven with Kevin" segment. 
We learn about composting with worms from Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator. 
Author Mark Jacob promotes his book on the Harlem Globetrotters and their Illinois origins. He will be making a presentation at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum next week. 
We meet new Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Charlie Hensley.

We visit with Du Quoin State Fair Manager Luke Davison. 
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty provides an update. 
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.
We talk seed treatments with Dair McDuffee from Valent.

Brian Bretsch from Ameren Illinois discusses the utility's response to last weekend's winter storm in central and southern Illinois.  
Wayne County Farm Bureau President David White discusses their "Understanding Your Property Taxes" resource guide.  
Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodities and Food Systems provides monthly update, including the latest news on bird flu.

An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation with Program Director Mellisa McMillan and Class of 2025 fellow Heather Dollinger from Grundy County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow previews next month's Young Leader conference in East Peoria. 
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses a calm weather pattern following last weekend's winter storm in central and southern Illinois.

Scholarship season is underway as we visit with IAA Foundation's Jennifer Smith.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses state and federal energy policy issues heading into 2025.
Winter storm reaction with Matt Barnes from the National Weather Service in Lincoln.
A chat with Dr. Sharon M. “Shelly” Nickols-Richardson, Director of the University of Illinois Extension. 
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

We visit with Emma Magrady and Stephanie Swieca about their Fresh Air Friendship, a mission to visit every state park in Illinois. The two are named the Outdoor Influencer of the Year by the Illinois Conservation Foundation. 
We chat with Sadie Asher of Henry County, who received the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Excellence in Ag Award last month. 
A check-in with Pivot Bio CEO Chris Abbott in a conversation from the 2024 Farm Progress Show.

The Master Gardener program in Illinois celebrates its 50th anniversary this year as we chat with U-of-I Extension's Candice Anderson.
We highlight Ag in the Classroom efforts in DuPage County with Ag Literacy Coordinator Kristina Baumbach.
We visit with Illinois Corn Growers Association board member Chris Gould from Kane County.

Highlighting our Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month recognition program, which was launched this school year. We hear from Avery Watson of Unity High School, Aidan Knobloch from Herscher High School, Max Main from ROWVA High School, and Ella Anderson from Annawan High School.

Reflecting on some of our favorite conversations during 2024:
Former Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider just shortly before becoming National FFA President last October. 
Ogle County Fair Queen Blakelynn Swanson from a livestock barn during Ogle County Fair week in August.  
County Farm Bureau in action, as Schuyler County Farm Bureau President Chris Vogler in August discussing a deer nuisance meeting. 
Plus, Freese-Notis Weather's Paul Otto details snow and bitter cold temps arriving in January.

Curt Hastings, Illinois Farm Bureau Printing & Mailing Manager talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about his 40+ year career at IFB.
Celebrating Ag in the Classroom in Hancock County. 
Commstock Investments Joe Camp recaps 2024 market year.