Illinois Department of Agriculture's Nicole Moore highlights opening day of the Illinois Product Farmers Market on Thursday.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Ryan Whitehouse discusses the organization's sponsorship of the Illinois Association of County Officials conference.
We meet IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Libby Larkin.
We get an update from Illinois Soybean Association Chairman Steve Pitstick.

Illinois State University’s Dr. Rebekka Darner, ISU’s Center for Mathematics, Science & Technology and Nicholas Heller, ISU Crop Sciences, discuss their work with cover crops and to promote a survey on farmers’ concerns, interests and use of cover crops.
We get a Farm Week Crop Watcher report from Larry Hummel from Dixon.
We talk May weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards provides updates on several issues including the Supreme Court's decision regarding California's Prop 12.
Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer provides a legislative update from Springfield.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses a number of topics including the Farm Family Resource Initiative.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Rita Frazer highlights Purina Animal Nutrition during a stop in Missouri.
We speak with United Township High School student Cassie Bohnert as she promotes a Cheese Pull contest--an effort involving the IHSA, Midwest Dairy, and Undeniably Dairy.
We also celebrate moms--including Monroe County dairy farmer Joann Hartman.
Rita Frazer's daughter talks Mothers Day and Jim Taylor visits with his mom.

We meet IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Riley Nebel.
We learn about the Illinois High School Rodeo Association from cowgirl Addi Wiersema.
Montgomery County Farm Manager Katie Wilson provides her Manager-to-Manager segment with Bureau County Farm Bureau Manager Jill Frueh.
We wrap up the show with a Pioneer Agronomy segemnt with Cody Pettit.

On Wednesday’s show we hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel. He discusses state and federal legislation impacting trucking and transportation.
We highlight an Ag in the Classroom event in Mercer County called ACE Camp.
We learn about a weekend event at the Lewis and Clark State Historic site.
We celebrate an FFA Proficiency winner in Ella Anderson from Annawan.

We highlight IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Abigail Hoeft.
Darin Copeland from Prairie Farms Dairy checks in to announce a new ice cream bar.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely provides an update on nutrient stewardship field days.
Dan Hicks at Freese-Notis Weather talks spring weather.

Monday's show features an update from Ilinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards. He discusses a piece of legislation involving farmer liability as it relates to chemical use.
We get a Crop Watcher report from David Schaal in Fayette County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Governmental Affairs Bill Bodine discusses wind and solar projects.
Comstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

We celebrate the career of Chris Magnuson, who is retiring as Executive Director of News and Communication for Illinois Farm Bureau.
We highlight Bishop Hill Civil War Days taking place this weekend.
We meet Thad Tharp, who serves as District 14 Director for the Illinois Beef Checkoff Board.

Carl O'Connor details a multi-year Knox County cover crop project.
RFD Radio's Rita Frazer has highlights of the first ever Illinois Bacon Day at the state capital.
Matt Montgomery provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment from west central Illinois.