Coverage from last weekend's WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo as we chat with Ag Mech Club President James Bierman about the show and Curt Myers of Base Camp Country Real Estate about the recreational and hunting ground market.
We celebrate National FFA Week with Mindy Bunselmeyer of the Illinois FFA Center.
Joe Camp of Commstock Investments previews a shortened market week.

We get an early start on celebrating National FFA Week with Mark Jones from the Peotone FFA Chapter.
We have coverage of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council Investment Insight Live Conference.
We get an update from the Illinois High School Association on adding girls flag football as a state tournament series.
We meet Clinton-Marion County Farm Bureau Manager Brad Conant.

Thursday’s show features our regular monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
We also hear from Illinois Farm Bureau staffers--Vanessa Wright, Young Leader Program Coordinator; Taylor Hartke, Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinator; and Lori Jackson, Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinator.

Monica McConkey, LPC, is a Rural Behavioral Health Counselor & Consultant. She discusses the 5 Love Languages.
Henry County farmer Dennis Verbeck promotes Heart Health Month as he recovers from a late November heart attack.

"Seven with Kevin" leads off Tuesday's show as we chat with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We also hear from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of of Envornmental Policy Sanjay Sofat provides reaction to last week's federal judge's ruling on dicamba registrations.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks February weather.

University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi promotes an Illinois Agrability Webinar series.
We hear from Dr. Jeffrey Hoscheck, Life Insurance Medical Director for COUNTRY Financial
We highlight the WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson highlights the Super Bowl Sunday "We are the 96" TV spot.
Jonathan Coppess, Director, Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois provides a Farm Bill update that’s not too promising.
We highlight the upcoming Illinois Beef Expo.

Thursday's show features an update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Coverage from this week's Illinois Dairy Summit includes a chat with Dr. Phil Cardoso from the University of Illinois.

We talk with the Lynn Gibson from the Amateur Trapshooting Association about the Grand American being extended through 2036 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.
Mellisa McMillan provides an update on the 2025 class of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation.
Jesse Faber, an ag teacher and FFA advisor at Pontiac High School, talks new initiatives to get more people interested in the meat business.

Tuesday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We also have bonus content from last week's Cattle Con and the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks February weather,