We get a monthly update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
We hear from Brad Thornton from Mississippi State University, who is project lead for a new CRP Menu web tool. Input is being sought from Illinois farmers in February at meetings in Gilman, Sycamore, and Quincy.

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson provides a 2024 update.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto breaks down a winter storm impacting Illinois.

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