Mark Gebhards, the Illinois Farm Bureau Eagle award winner, discussed his extensive career in agriculture as he was named the Illinois Farm Bureau Eagle Award winner at the 2025 annual meeting. 

Kevin Brooks,  University of Illinois Extension farm business management and marketing educator, discusses the importance of evaluating balance sheets for farm businesses. He notes that while many farms are in good shape, others are strugg...

Aaron Kelly, Chief Commercial Officer of New Leaf Symbiotics, discussed the company's 13-year history and its focus on developing microbial solutions for agriculture. New Leaf's primary product, a probiotic...

Andrew Pritchard, a senior atmospheric scientist at Nutrien, discusses his role in analyzing weather impacts on crops, providing weather safety training, and supporting farmers and crop consultants. He pro...

Rural Minds, a four-year-old nonprofit that focuses on mental health equity for the 46 million people in rural America. The organization addresses the disproportionate mental health resources available ...

Interview with incoming board President, Jessica Brophy. 

Nathan Troudt from Trout Meats discussed the official opening of his USDA-inspected processing facility located eight miles north of Otis, Colorado. The facility handles pork, beef, lamb, and goats, with pork typically processed on Fridays. Tro...

Tristan Cravens, a senior computer science student at Illinois State University and IT innovation intern at GrowMark, discussed his participation in the Gateway to Agriculture Careers Program. The program, which aims to integrate agriculture in...

Learn more about the Colorado Young Farmer and Rancher program, which is for individuals aged 18-35 interested in agriculture. The Colorado Farm Bureau aims to develop future leaders in agric...

Keaton Dugan, a senior manager at Pinion Global,  emphasized the importance of long-term tax planning for farmers, advising them to consider future needs and not just minimize taxes annually. Dug...

Brian Knifong, Nutrien Ag Solutions Head of Marketing for North America. He emphasized the importance of soil sampling post-harvest to inform crop planning for 2026. He also stressed the...

KSIR's Lorrie Boyer talks with Travis Grant, Executive Director of the Colorado Livestock Association (CLA). Grant discussed the controversial impact of former President Trump’s beef pricin...

Colorado Corn Promotion Council Executive Director Nick Colglazier. He discussed the impact of the U.S. government shutdown and a recent trade mission to Mexico led by the Colorado Corn Promotion Council ...

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Director of Product Management for the Nutrien Ag Solutions Hub, discussed the evolution of digital technology in agriculture. The Nutrien Hub, launched in May, consolidates mu...

Dave Newcomb, Agriculture Rescue Program Manager at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, discussed the institute's training programs, which trained over 58,000 students last year. The institute offers over 80 courses, including grain bin rescue...

David Grindle, President and CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, discussed the organization's role in supporting fairs since 1884. He highlighted the economic impact of fairs, n...

Troy Schneider, a past president of the Colorado Corn Promotion Council and current board member of the National Corn Growers Association, discussed recent legislative efforts in Washington, DC. Key point...

Amy France, Chair of the National Sorghum Producers, discussed the recent MaHA report, emphasizing sorghum's unique benefits and the need for better education on its role in healthier diets. She highlighted a potential crisis due to a 23% yield...

Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, discusses the updated report on precision agriculture. The report highlights the significant benefits of precision ag technologies, includi...

Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discussed the unpredictable 2023 weather season, which initially raised drought concerns but was later alleviated by significant rainfa...

Duane Stateler, president of the National Pork Producers Council, discussed the challenges of passing the Farm Bill and the impact of Proposition 12 on the pork industry. He expressed skepticism about the bill's passage by year-end, highlightin...

Nick Colglazier,  executive director of the Colorado Corn Promotion Council, discussed the recent rebranding of the United States Grains Council to the United States Grains and Bio Products Council. ...

Will Fellmeth, Chief Drone Remote Pilot at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discussed the integration of drones in agriculture. Drones enhance efficacy, access hard-to-reach areas, and reduce field invasivenes...

Farm Rescue, a 20-year-old nonprofit organization, assists farm and ranch families in crisis by providing volunteers and equipment. The organization spends several million dollars annually to help families....

Nathan Trout, co-founder of Trout Meats LLC, discussed the establishment of a USDA-inspected custom meat processing plant in Otis, Colorado. The facility will handle beef, goats, sheep, and pork, but not wild game. Trout emphasized the importan...