DeLoss Jahnke visited with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins at the Farm Progress Show to get a wrap up report on the Summer Nutrient Management Field Days and the WOTUS Ruling. Conversation on Weed Management with Nick Fassler, BASF, at the Farm Progress Show. Jim Taylor met up with Robyn Brown, Midwest Dairy Association, about the partnership with the NFL and the Fuel up to Play 60 program. Farmweek’s Dan Grant shares a report with Dan Basse, Ag Resources, on exporting out of the gulf after Hurricane Ida.

Cropwatcher report from Eric Schmidt in Jackson County. He shares plans for harvest in his plans of state and what the yield estimates are. A conversation on Federal Issues with Ellyn Ferguson, Congressional Quarterly. Jim Mintert, Economist from Purdue University shares the August Ag Barometer report. DeLoss Jahnke met up with Bryce Baker from Precision Planting at the Farm Progress Show.

Jim Taylor talks with Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau Senior Economist on jobs numbers and with DTN's John Baranick to get an update on the weather.

In observance of Labor Day, Rita Frazer talks with individuals about their career path. To wrap up the show, she visits with Trooper Tracy to get road safety tips farmers can implement ahead of harvest.

Rita Frazer meets with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, to get a weekly update on Federal, State and Regulatory issues. Trooper Tracy joins the show to talk about tips Farmers can implement to be safe on the road this upcoming harvest season. Rita then visits with the Weidner Family from Effingham County to highlight Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

Kelly Estes, Pest Survey Coordinator with the University of Illinois, met with Jim Taylor to talk about the Army Worm. Jim later visits with Austin Walter, LaSalle County about Syngeta's #RootedInAg contest. Rita and DeLoss cover the 2021 Farm Progress Show with interviews from many participants.

Josh Miller, BASF Digital Agriculture Lead, from the Farm Progress Show. Julie Hewitt, Executive Director of NREC from the Conservation Partners tent at the Farm Progress Show. Talks about the efforts farmers can put into practice. Lee Strom, Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation talks about current events and programs and his new opportunity outside of the Foundation. Chuck Spencer, Growmark Director of Governmental Relations talks with DeLoss about current events in the legislative area and the importance of being involved in the discussion. Wyffels TIm Burkel talks about their 75th anniversary and offerings they have to offer growers.

Crop Watcher Report from Ken Taake, Pulaski County.
Dr. Matt Montgomery provides a crop report in the final weeks of the growing season and seed selection for the 2022 growing season.
Dan Grant shares a conversation from the Illinois Wheat Forum.
DuQuoin State Fair conversation with Shelby McCray.
Weather with Dan Hix, Freese Notis weather.

Rita visits with Matt Jungmann with Farm Progress Show to talk about the upcoming show and the impact the mask mandate and weather will have on it. Madison Bruns, Shelby County Farm Bureau manager talks to Rita about an upcoming Stream Conservation and MBP field day on September 9. Rita talks with Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about the US Swine Health Improvement Plan, CFAP 2 Payments and plans for the DuQuoin State Fair. Markets with Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities with Illinois Farm Bureau reports on the Infrastructure Bills - REAL and Human, the Illinois General Assembly special session on 8/31 taking into consideration legislative measures related to the legislative redistricting plan. In the second segment he covers CFAP final funds available for pork and poultry producers and Illinois Harvest Permits. Cheryl DeMent from DeWitt County was recently honored by the Horseman’s Council. She shares her involvement with the council and in the ag industry. Country Music Star Lee Brice meets with Jim Taylor to talk about his upcoming concert at the Farm Progress Show.