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Congressman Mike Bost joins the show to discuss his recent Farm Bill Op-Ed, which you can read in full via the link above this post. Also, Congressman Bost tells us about his reasons behind voting for, and then against, the recent continuing resolution regarding the United States budget. And finally, the pair chat about the US Postal Service and its woes in recent years as well as what the government is doing to fix it.
Giving the Gift of Flowers and Herbs series is ideal for those individuals who want to learn about incorporating growing cut flowers and herbs in their own backyard or garden bed. This four-part series costs $25 and is for flower enthusiasts, gardeners, or families wanting to extend their knowledge to learn tips and techniques for producing more blooms and the importance of giving back to their community.
Christina Lueking
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator
Specialty in Horticulture
Illinois Extension
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3452 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 242.0780 |lueking@illinois.edu
extension.illinois.edu | aces.illinois.edu
https://extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw
https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-04-17-giving-gift-cut-flowers
Jake give you an update on his Big Jake's Journey of Health partnership with in-studio guest Destiny from Medical Weight Loss Solutions in Marion. Also, a big rodeo/concert announcement in Du Quoin was made by our friends with Wolfe Cattle Company and Cord McCoy's PRCA Pro Rodeo. And finally, the Summersville Grade School Girls Basketball Coaches join us to talk about their recent finish at State.
This Sunday Jake has the 8th Grade core and Head Coach for the 3rd Place Nashville Jr. Hornettes out of Class M this year and Jamie Storey with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to get your Award nominations in for the Annual Chamber Awards Banquet coming up in April.
