We visit with new National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider from the Franklin FFA Chapter and a former Illinois FFA President.
We meet Malachi Cliff from the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter, which is just in its second year.
Pam Monetti provides an update on USDA Rural Development programs.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

The show kicks off with a Seven with Kevin, Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides us an update on issues.
Jim Taylor continues his coverage from the National FFA Convention, including visits with Jay Solomonson from the Illinois State University Department of Agriculture and Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences FFA Chapter President Bernard Baltimore.
Jim, Rita, and DeLoss finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Coverage of the National FFA Convention as we visit with former Peotone FFA member Mark Jones, now staffing the Joliet Junior College booth.  
Monthly segment with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown on mental health issues.  
We visit with the new President of the National Corn Growers Association, Kenny Hartman from Waterloo.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate talks rural development grants.

Highlighting our great Illinois FFA chapters heading into the National FFA Convention including chats with Neoga, Streator, Cambridge, and Goreville chapters. 
Emily Huber provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from the Peoria area.

We talk ag and farm safety with farm safety specialist Amy Rademaker. 
We preview the National FFA Convention with the Prairie Central agriculture communications team. 
State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses October and fall weather stats.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse details the work in front of Congress post election.
Josh Sullivan provides a CropWatcher report from Christian County.
Ty Steffen from the Newark FFA Chapter is a American Star Farmer finalist at this week's National FFA Convention. 
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring election and other updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 
Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development talks fall agritourism season.
We highlight the Kaskaskia College Collegiate Farm Bureau.  
DeLoss, Rita, and Jim finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'. 

Former Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider discusses his National FFA officer candidacy. 
We hear from Streator FFA member Andres Salcido, who is competing in Spanish Creed Speaking at the National FFA Convention next week. 
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides a monthly update. 

Illinois FFA Center Associate Director of Student Recognition Sean Welch highlights Illinois' involvement at next week's National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.  
We highlight Marion County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Meggan Hiestand.
Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment along the Interstate 80 corridor.

Karen Stallman highlights the Farm Family Resource Initiative and 833-FARM-SOS.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Coordinator Jacey Yahne talks consumer trends and consumer engagement grants. 
Trish Steckenrider with the Greater Metropolis CVB promotes the Fort Massac Encampment this weekend at the Fort Massac State Park.
John Baranick, DTN ag meteorologist details more October dry weather.