We showcase a new segment today, titled "This is IFB" as we highlight Knox County member Tom O’Connor.
We talk Ag in the Classroom with Ginny Rusteberg from Monroe County.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and IFB Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provide key 2024 updates.
We visit with the Sherrard FFA Horse Evaluation CDE team, which finished third in the nation.

Kevin Daugherty provides an update on Illinois Ag in the Classroom.
We get a progress report on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025.
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Eucator Ken Johnson discusses uses for the discarded Christmas tree.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights Pollinator Conservation Grant and Nutrient Stewardship Grant winners.
We check in with a few members of the Illinois FFA state officer team at the midway point of their term.
We get an update from Jennifer Smith with the IAA Foundation.

University of Illinois Extension's Duane Friend discusses a webinar presentation he will host this week titled "Is Illinois in the new tornado alley?"
We visit with Taylorville FFA member Jay Bliler.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks about the potential for a signifcant winter weather system impacting Illinois next week.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Chris Davis and Mark Raney break down the Paid Leave For All Workers Act.
We visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Chair Jenna Severs.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

A best of conversation from the year woth 101 year old farmer Donnie Peterson from Aledo.
Rachel Brown discusses mental health issues on the farm.
Farm author Michelle Houts from an Ag in the Classroom from Earlier in the Year,

Champaign County 4-H member Delaney Smith highlights her participation in an international exchange program.
Richland Community College President Cris Valdez discusses the potential for $20-to-$50 million in federal funding for workforce training programs to serve the Decatur and Macon County areas

Adam Nielsen, Director of National Legislation & Policy Development reflects on his years at the Illinois Farm Bureau. Nielsen retires at the end of the month, after 23 years of service.
Diane Fleming talks about her 50 years of service with IFB working with the state Women’s Committee, youth programs and Young Leaders.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Raghela Scavuzzo talks local foods.
Megan Baker, a senior in the Neoga FFA Chapter speaks on her win in the National Agri-Science Fair in the Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources Division.

KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association previews the IFCA annual convention in January and recaps 2023.
Susan Moore with the IAA Foundation discusses funding for Ag in the Classroom and scholarship programs.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks Decmber weather.