Matt Kaye reports on Congressional action to prevent a Government Shut Down and make other appointments. Mason County Farmer Josh Fanter talks about his entrance into hog farming. DeLoss covers economic news and talks with Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk, about input costs. Early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye on the Senate’s work agenda this week that could include approval of nominees for key USDA posts. More from Gordie Siebring in Ukraine. Gordie talks about what Illinois farmers should know about the state of Ukraine farms. Kent Casson shares a field report and
Mark Henderson-WIFR TV-who says it may stay dry a while if Ian blocks pattern movement.

Ukraine-Russia conflict 7 months in, an update from farmer Gordie Siebring. Lawrence Kane, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, talks markets after losses to end the week. Matt Kaye reports on USDA’s Reconnect project that will enhance broadband access across 20 states. Early morning markets and weather.

We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Mark Gebhards. In our weekly Profit Watch Energy segment, we talk inputs and maximizing them with Nutrien. Plus early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports on the Taiwan delegation signing a $3 billion commitments for U.S. corn and beans. Rita visits with Dr. Jeffrey Hoschek Medical Director Life-Health Country about safety and self-care during harvest. DeLoss covers financial numbers and visits with Robbie Meeker, LG Seeds, talks standability as we roll into harvest. Jim covers the early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports on trade news from Washington D.C. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks harvest and farm safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week Brian Splitt Ag Market.Net, on grain trade concerns with Russia-Ukraine and John Baranick DTN about the heat and rapid shift to fall.

Matt Kaye reports on US Farm Exports topping all US Exports, Jennifer Tirey Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers talks with Rita Frazer about a successful fall fly-in to Washington D.C. DeLoss shares weekly USDA Crop numbers, a conversation with Jersey County Cropwatcher Jeff Guillander and Kent Casson shares a weekly report. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.

Jim Taylor reports from Illinois Central College’s Industry Immersion program. Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel IFB, talks rural road safety. Nick Frederking, AgriGold, talks with DeLoss Jahnke about soybean issues.

Coverage of the tentative agreement between rail carriers and union leaders to avoid a strike and hopes for multi-agency coordination for successful broadband deployment. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the Illinois grain tour set for next week. GROWMARK’S Joe Kilgus talks fall fertilizer application and IAA District 11 Director Robert Klemm talks with Tim Eggert on the Leaders to Washington trip.

We get an update on federal and state issues from Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards. Additional coverage of the potential rail strike and Joe Camp with CommStock Investments. Early morning markets and weather.