Illinois Farm Bureau in action as we visit with Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.
We also chat with outgoing Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Natalie Evans. 
And a conversation with Pam Monetti as she serves her last day on the job as USDA Rural Development State Director.

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo previews the Everything Local Conference in Springfield Jan. 29-31.  
We highlight the Taylorville FFA Chapter's livestock judging team.  
We meet BASF technical marketing manager Josh Putman.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit, Farm Bill, trade, and ag labor.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel highlight Rules for the Road seminars.   
Jake Dukett, Natural Gas Public Awareness Supervisor for Ameren Illinois talks natural gas safety.  
Stephenson County Farm Bureau President Steve Fricke details their Roots and Shoots Apprentice/Internship Grant Program.

We visit with Illinois FSA Director Scott Halpin one more time before he leaves office. 
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson.  
We chat with Robin Sheehan from the Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois. The group is being recongized as a co-winner of the Illinois Conservation Foundation's Outdoor Volunteer Organization of the Year.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details an up and down weather pattern this week.

Don Schaefer previews next month's Midwest Truck & Trailer Show.  
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely provides an update on the Corporate Transparency Act.
We celebrate Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Enegaged Student of the Month for January, Max Biehl from Freeburg Community High School.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

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.