We talk rail safety with Aisha Jackson of the Illinois Commerce Commission, who also promotes Operation Lifesaver.
Illinois Specialty Growers Association chairman discusses a strong start to the fall agri-tourism season.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford provides a weather update.

We visit with Ameren Illinois' Kyle Maxwell about the International Lineman's Rodeo coming up next month in Kansas.
Dan Meinhart of Jasper County provides a Crop Watcher report.
Joe Camp of Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

Author Kate Hannigan is on the show today highlighting her book, "Josephine and the Dishwashing Machine", which tells the story of the dishwasher being invented in Shelbyville, IL.
We also hear from Todd Steinacher, Syngenta Product Agronomist.
Friday's show finishes with Pigskin Pickins'.

Thursday's show includes our monthly visit with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert.
We talk fall agri-tourism with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Jeff Adkisson with the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois highlights National farm Safety and Health Week.
SIU Med School Registered Dieteician Charlyn Fargo discusses ways to stretch your food dollar.

Wednesday's show features a monthly update with American Farmland Trust.
We learn about the Think LINK program from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government and Politcal Engagement Ryan Whitehouse.
Megan Coy with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education details National Teach Ag Day and other events.
We highlight the Hamilton Primary School Festival in Jersey County.

Tuesday's show features an update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
COUNTRY Financial Medical Director Jeffrey Hoschek talks harvest safety.
Jeffrey Price with CN Railroad Police highlights National Rail Safety Week.
DTN ag meteorolologist John Baranick discusses low water levels on the Mississippi River.

Kevin McArtor discusses his "We are the 96" corn maze at Jonamac Orchard in Malta.
Doug Uphoff provides a Crop Watcher report from Shelby County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi discusses Suicide Prevention Week and details what help is available for farmers.
We highlight the Wesclin FFA Chapter, which is headed to a regional crop scouting competition in Nebraska.
We wrap up the show with Pigkin Pickins.

We break down the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which takes effect Jan. 1 in Illinois, with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of State Legislation Mark Raney.
We talk heart health during harvest season with Matt Janus, who serves as an exercise physiologist for OSF Healthcare.

Johnny Reel of Congerville discusses the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship.
Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel offers several safety reminders with harvest season underway. Lana Shovlin with the Illinois Pork Producers Association provides an update.