Congressman Darin LaHood talks about his work for agriculture in Washington, including being at the table for trade negotiations and trade talks as he works on the House Committee Ways and Means & Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS talks about last week's announcement for open enrollment in CRP, Regional Conservation Partnership Program and Conservation Innovation Grants

Gebhards Five USDA CRP Announcement
-Regan comments on WOTUS
-Dicamba FAQ IDOA
-State Legislation & budget
-Redistricting Maps coming in May
& A Roundup conversation with Kevin Semlow IFB Director of State Legislation

Tony Zerrusen Pioneer Field Agronomist reports on cold temperatures and scouting tips for the week ahead

Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks Earth Day and Ag Success Stories

Brad Beaver Illinois Department of Ag Do's and Don'ts of Dicamba

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