The show kicks off with our weekly "7 with Kevin."  An update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow.  Then hear from McLean County Farm Bureau President Brian Dirks on a recent donation to the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. 
Finally, wrap up visiting with Nathan Spangler, a student at the University of Illinois who was a recent stem cell donor, an FFA American Star Farmer finalist, and proud member of the Orange Krush.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses his public comments to the Illinois Pollution Control Board. 
IFB Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides local foods update.
IFB Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely talks facts and figures with trade and tariffs.  
Rich Lewis, Illinois National Archery in the Schools Program Coordinator previews this weekend's Illinois State Archery Tournament.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan covers a number of ag related topics. 
IFB Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow shares details about the Hoops for Hunger Bracket Challenge.
Luke Allen, Chicago area FCAE Program Advisor previews this week's Illinois Jr. MANRRS Conference.
Will Griffin from Valent USA discusses weed management. 

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza warns of tax related scams.  
Julie Hewitt from Illinois NREC discusses annual report and 2026 requests for proposals.  
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick recaps last Friday's severe weather.

An update from Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association.  
Mellisa McMillan with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation recaps the Class of 2025 international trip. 
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Loads of information on Friday's show including updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  
Jesse Kohlbecker, VP of Claims and Client Services with COUNTRY Financial talks severe weather prep. 
Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather discusses today's severe storm potential.

Highlighting the Jersey County CEO program, which includes 14 students this school year. The group project includes a children’s book titled "Adventures of Carl the Corn!"
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Program Coordinator Jacey Yahne provides an update.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

We visit with Darlene "Dar" Knipe, Co-Founder of the National Food MarketMaker.
Illinois Farm Bureau board member Jeff Kirwan recaps the 2025 Bushels for Hunger program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties.
Patrick Osterman, Vice President of Business Strategy at McDonough District Hospital talks rural health care issues. 
We discuss resistance management with Will Griffin from Valent U.S.A.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine reminds farmers to locate underground utilities before beginning any excavation projects this spring. 
Jersey County author Rod Jackson discusses his new book "From the Creek Bank to the Classroom".  
Jenny Colvin from the River Bend Food Bank talks food insecurity issues and a $21,000 donation from the "Bushels for Hunger" campaign.  
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details a severe weather threat later in the week.

We discuss the deadly 1925 Tri-State Tornado with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY. A commemoration event is scheduled for Saturday at Murphysboro High School.
We highlight the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for March, Owen Kocher from Richland County High School in Olney.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.