Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan shares the takeways from his latest trip to Washington D.C.
Coverage of the Illinois FFA Convention, including interviews with new Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt, first ever Illinois FFA Sentinel Paige Sierens, and Illinois FFA Treasurer Kaydance Wooton.

Illinois Star winners from the Illinois FFA Convention.
Star in Agribusiness—Taylor Crouch from Maroa-Forsyth FFA.
Star in Ag Placement—Reed Naughton from Olympia FFA.
Star in Agriscience—Kade Boatman (goes by middle name) from Byron FFA.
Star Farmer—Kade Beckmier (goes by middle name) from Taylorville FFA.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones from the Illinois FFA Convention.  
Valent's Ron Estes talks soybean production and responding to early growing season challenges.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza provides reaction to the recently approved state budget and also recaps a visit to southern Illinois.  
Schuyler County Farm Bureau President Chris Vogler discusses the deer nuisance legislation that won approval during the spring legislative session in Springfield.  
U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks lightning bugs and fireflies.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and and IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow recap the spring legislative session in Springfield. 
Doug Uphoff provides a CropWatcher report from Shelby County.  
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks a back-and-forth temperature pattern in June.

A recap from the IHSA bass fishing state finals at Lake Shelbyville. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for June, Caleb Zwilling from Fisher High School in Champaign County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Reaction to the recently completed spring legislative session in Springfield from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business & Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. 
Previewing the Classic Green Reunion, an event for John Deere collectors from across the country.

Update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Celebrating the deep history of the Macoupin County Fair, which dates back to 1852.
Aledo Rhubarb Festival this weekend.

Coverage of the Illinois Beef Association Annual Meeting and awards program.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides monthly update.
Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer details plans for next week's Illinois FFA Convention. 
Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation highlights the summer construction season.  

National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider gives an update on his term. 
BASF technical service rep Jared Roskamp discusses spring planting season and early growing conditions.
DTN ag memeteorologist John Baranick details active weather over the first two weeks of June.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis recaps the recently completed spring legislative session. 
Brent Clair provides a CropWatcher report from Adams County. 
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.