Drain for the Cure: Springfield Plastics' Raises Money for Cancer Research

Springfield Plastics' annual fundraiser for cancer research is underway. Jennifer Furkin, VP Springfield Plastics, talks about what drives the company to do it, how to give and tells us they are nearing a million dollars raised over the life of the event. 

Soil and Soul: An Oral History of Farming In and Around Sangamon County

A conversation with Rich Saal, one of the creative forces behind Soil and Soul. Rich along with Noah Sabich in Soil and Soul worked to catalog and document ten oral histories of individuals who have spent their lives farming in the Sangamon County Watershed. The oral histories, video documentary a…

Open House for Cattle Farmers This Weekend

Tim Maiers talks about an open house scheduled for 11/19 - its a chance to showcase how a monoslope and deep pit barn work for him and his son Trevor in their cattle operation and how the barns aided Trevor's return to the family farm.

AFBF President Talks About The Farm Bill

AFBF President Zippy Duvall lays out priorities for the upcoming debate on the Farm Bill.

Market Outlook with Matt Bennett

Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net talks about recent USDA report and how outside money in the markets might react in a period of high inflation. 

Clear Flame Announces New Partnerships To Expand Ethanol Diesel Engines

BJ Johnson - the CEO and co-founder of Clear Flame tells us more about their new partnership with an engine rebuilder and the continued development of their ethanol diesel engines that they are preparing to put in semi-trucks, farm tractors and heavy equipment. 

BRANDT Spotlight: Bean Harvest Wrapping at the Research Farm

Ed Corrigan with BRANDT talks about the soybean harvest wrapping up at the research farm and some recent time spent with growers from the Dominican Republic. Those farmers are using a BRANDT product on rice that might lead to improving yields on wheat.

Low Water Levels On Mississippi Impacting Shipping

Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Collation talks about low river levels from St. Louis to New Orleans and the impact its having on the barge industry.

Legislative Update with Mark Gebhards of the IFB

Mark Gebhards talks about the latest news from the annual NASDA meeting in New York and the impacts of Republicans possibly taking back control of the US House in the November elections.

Farm Mental Health Helpline Expands Past Phone Calls and Texts

In 2019 six counties in Illinois had access to a 24 hour mental health help line. The program has expanded to all 102 counties now and includes the ability to text for help too. Recently with more funding individuals who call or text can have access to six tele-health appointments with a mental hea…