Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow with his latest edition of "Seven with Kevin."
We meet DuPage County Farm Bureau manager Kara Norton.
Illinois Wheat Association update from Matt Wehmeyer.
A visit with mental health advocate Adrienne DeSutter.

Chris Embry Mohr, science and ag teacher at Olympia High School, discusses a popcorn project at the school.  
An IL Corn update from Executive Director Rodney Weinzierl.
Ryan Tate and Mitchell Remmert with the Illinois Farm Bureau Local Government team talk the Allies in Agriculture program.  

We learn about natural gas distribution from Ameren Illinois.  Scott England discusses his documentary film, "The Farmer's Daughter".  Darin Copeland with Prairie Farms Dairy details a new product line launched ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

Andy LaVigne with the American Seed Trade Association discusses the "Growing Matters’ BeSure! Campaign".  
Recognizing the Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program with recent grads Jay Long and Kristen Ewing.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps winter and previews spring. 

Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood talks tax provisions, Farm Bill, trade and tariffs.  
Neoga School District Superintendent Kevin Haarman discusses impacts from a recent tornado.  
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

The show kicks off with our weekly "7 with Kevin."  An update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow.  Then hear from McLean County Farm Bureau President Brian Dirks on a recent donation to the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. 
Finally, wrap up visiting with Nathan Spangler, a student at the University of Illinois who was a recent stem cell donor, an FFA American Star Farmer finalist, and proud member of the Orange Krush.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses his public comments to the Illinois Pollution Control Board. 
IFB Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides local foods update.
IFB Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely talks facts and figures with trade and tariffs.  
Rich Lewis, Illinois National Archery in the Schools Program Coordinator previews this weekend's Illinois State Archery Tournament.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan covers a number of ag related topics. 
IFB Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow shares details about the Hoops for Hunger Bracket Challenge.
Luke Allen, Chicago area FCAE Program Advisor previews this week's Illinois Jr. MANRRS Conference.
Will Griffin from Valent USA discusses weed management. 

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza warns of tax related scams.  
Julie Hewitt from Illinois NREC discusses annual report and 2026 requests for proposals.  
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick recaps last Friday's severe weather.

An update from Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association.  
Mellisa McMillan with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation recaps the Class of 2025 international trip. 
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.