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Illinois Farm Bureau's executive director of government affairs and commodities Kevin Semlow joins thr program to discuss the Family Farm Preservation Act and getting out the vote ahead of midterm elections. Kirby Wagner, director of government relations at Growmark, talks about red dye diesel. Correspondent Steve Brdige covers the upcoming state veto session. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

A second round of farmer bridge payments is still possible this year despite the president’s recent announcement of diesel fuel relief that some are confusing with farm aid. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Mike McCarville, Trait Technology Lead & Trait Development Manager at BASF Ag Solution-Nemosphere talks about BASF SCN Action Month. Guy Allen, from Chicago Ag Fed Conference, discusses Ford and GM quarterly results. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

GOP ag senator Chuck Grassley says the future of ag policy, if Democrats win control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, will hinge largely on passing a Farm Bill this congress. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson stresses the importance of getting out the vote for the upcoming midterm elections. Kevin Clausen, John Stewart and Associates, joins the program to take a look at markets. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

The USDA is starting to ratchet up recently announced farmer fuel relief efforts. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Livingston County FarmWeek CropWatcher Joel Barickman checks in as harvest wraps up. Marla Katchnig talks about being a "partner in the field" from a farm in Henry County. Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, recaps the kerfuffle at NASS. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Joan Haamann, chief specialist, and Bill Graff, state executive director at the Illinois USDA FSA have signup reminders for farmers and landowners who qualify for 2026 ARC and PLC payments. Mike Albano, meteorologist at the National Weather Services' Lincoln office, previews another week of warmer weather. Michael Biethman, Gateway FS, takes a look at a new NASS report and talks gardening in southwestern Illinois. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment. Profit Watch Energy with DeLoss Jahnke talks beef tallow with Brynn Wheeler, owner and operator of Tater Headz Fry Company, a food truck based in Carbondale. A Springfield update from correspondent Steve Bridge covers veto session discussions over the Chicago Bears. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois farmer Rock Katschnig is interviewed from the corn field in Henry County, talking corn yields and heavy rains. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about farmers doing more with less and farmers not making break evens for corn in Illinois. Analyst Matt Webster, River Valley Cooperative, joins the program to talk harvest and markets. Dan Schopp, president and CEO of First Security Bank in central Illinois, says farmer repayments are actually up this year. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau president Philip Nelson discusses harvest, state and national issues, including the soaring price of diesel and new aid announcements out of Washington. Sherman Newlin, Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program from Crawford County to talk harvest and markets. Todd Main, IL Soybean Association, takes a look at soybean harvest and compares yields from the last few years to the upcoming harvest. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

CRP acreage is still available for signup for next year, despite the popular conservation program reaching its cap. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. FarmWeek CropWatcher Larry Hummel checks in with an update on harvest progress from Lee County. FS South Central Total Livestock Services employees talk about their career and experiences in a preview of this week's episode of the Taking Stalk podcast. Tom Dosdall, Stone X, talks about the week's markets. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.

FSA offices have started processing and sending producers' record ARC and PLC payments. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. IPPA Pork Producer Family of the Year winner Chad Leman in Woodford County, talks about the award and his involvement. Joe Camp, Commostock Investments, talks markets. Seth Meyer, director of University of Missouri's Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, talks expenses and their long tails heading into 2027.

Kyle Brase, a third generation Pioneer dealer from Madison County, gives a harvet update, talks seed booking for 2027 and celebrates Pioneer's 100th anniversary. Randy Sheley, GSI grain conditioning specialist, covers how to conduct a post-harvest grain system performance checkup. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.

USDA’s recent record soybean forecast also means more soybean exports, according to World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Matt Raben, Corn Marketing Board, discusses a new investment into the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's National Corn to Ethanol Research Center. Jon Strok, Country Financial, discusses the impacts of high energy inflation and other investments. Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, discusses inflation impacts on soybeans. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Matt Raben, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses grant money directed towards corn to ethanol research efforts.  Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agrimarketing, talks about when we put in a new harvest low. Doug Yoder, Country Financial, breaks down ARC/PLC payments per county. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

President Trump’s latest pre-election moves to boost domestic diesel supplies takes a controversial step to help ease farmers’ costs. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Mike Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Hay Auction in Madison County, says Midwest hay is lower in quality and the drought in the west is making an interesting season. State climatologist Trent Ford recaps September climate information. Greg Johnson, Total Grain Marketing, discusses a new market week and discolored soybeans. Kevin Lighty, WCIA meteorologist, previews temperatures about to take a big drop. Freese Notis metorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.

Ethanol Exports are about to set another record according to USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.   Corey Geiger, Co Bank Economist, discusses opportunity in the dairy industry. Brian Chastian, Marketwise Ag Services, discusses October crop report numbers out of the USDA.