State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes previews the trapping season.
U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses cool season vegetables. Greg and Ashley Deal from Danvers detail their role in the “We are the 96” campaign.
Illinois Beef Association president Dr. Paul Walker provides an update, including membership season.

Tuesday’s show features an update from Congressional Quarterly’s Ellyn Ferguson. Among the topics she addresses is Farm Bill talks and WOTUS.
We hear from USDA Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan as she has hosted the USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development twice in the last five weeks in Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights two April Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
DTN ag Meteorologist John Baranick discusses the potential for severe weather Tuesday into early Wednesday morning.

First show of April features a conversation with USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small. She was in the Metro East area last week making a funding announcement. State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark details a change in date for this year's Ag Day at the 2023 Illinois State Fair.
We preview a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Cook County Commissioners Josina Morita and Scott Britton and Cook County Farm Bureau’s Director of Governmental Affairs and Public Relations Bona Heinsohn discuss support and approval of pro-ag resolution by Cook County Board.
Our affiliate highlight features Gary Scott at WLDS in Jacksonville. He’s been in radio since 1977.

We cover Illinois Ag Legislative Day in Springfield and hear from a number of guests, including Illinois State FFA Report Levi Maierhofer. We also hear from the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership team, Illinois Farm Bureau president Rich Guebert, and State Rep. Charlie Meier from Okawville. We finish the show with an update from Illinois Specialty Growers Association chairman Randy Graham.

An extended conversation with Illinois Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton on rural development and infrastructure issues.

University of Illinois Extension's Brodie Dunn details the I-Pollinate rogram and Dr, David of the U-of-I discusses a CRP study involving pollinators.
Ben Smith and Terry Johnston highlight the Farm Rescue program now available in Illinois.
State Climiatologist Trent Ford talks about potential for severe weather on Friday.

Rita Frazer reports from the Women In Ag Conference and speaks with Henry County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Laleman. Rita also talked with Hannah Thompson—Weeman, President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
Jean Brokish discusses some of the programs available through American Farmland Trust.
We meet Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame inductee Doug Aller from Berwyn.
Joe Camp at Comstock Investments previews a new market week.

Friday's show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Mark Gebhards. Among the topics he discusses is WOTUS activity.
Lynn Weis, Community Health worker with the Farm Family Resource Center at SIU School of Medicine discusses rural mental health issues.
Charlyn Fargo at the SIU Med School talks about making the most out of your food dollar, spring cleaning the frig, freezer, and pantry.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert talks Ag Week, Master Farmers, WOTUS, and Ag Legislative Day.
Aubrey Brown--Technical Market Manager with BASF discusses product launches from the Commodity Classic.
Kane County dairy farmers Andy and Sarah Lenkaitis highlight their role in the “We are the 96” campaign.
Illinois Corn Marketing Board’s Jon Rosenstiel looks at ethanol potential in Japan.