We hear from the University of Illinois Extension's Jennifer McCaffrey as she explains the EATS program -- Equitable Access Toward Sustainable Systems. It’s funded through the Local Food Purchasing Assistance program, and administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
We also get an update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and talk weather with meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides an update on proposed CO2 pipeline projects impacting Illinois.
Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer discusses the challenge of securing adequate truck parking.
Crop Watcher Kevin Raber of Wabash County gives a report.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

We highlight the Broomcorn Festival in Arcola and the Sandwich Fair on Friday's show.
We also celebrate the career of esteemed ag broadcaster Max Armstrong.
We finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

We chat with one the Conservation Farm Family of the Year recipients, Bill Gartner from Lawrence County.
Pioneer Agronomist Emily Huber checks in with conditions from the Galesburg and Peoria areas.
Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daughery highlights a Sept. 19 conference in Bloomington.
Also, bonus content from last week's Farm Progress Show with Josh Stoller from Precision Planting.

We meet the Imhoffs from Jackson County, one of the AISWCD Farm Families of the Year. Illinois Farm Bureau's Tasha Bunting updates us on Livestock and Dairy Programs and we hear from Illinois Ag Leaders Program Coordinator Mellisa McMillan. Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension Educator talks to us about preparing plants for fall.

We hear from Illinois Congressman Mike Bost, a member of the U.S. House Ag Committee.
We catch up with two Illinois FFA officers--Treasurer Ben Bremmer and Reporter Cooper Nelson.
We get a crop report from Mercer County Crop Watcher Ken Reinhardt.
We talk weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

We recognize a Centennial Farm in Montgomery County with the Beeler family.
We talk agritourism with Vern Stade in McHenry County.
We visit with House Ag Committee member and Western Illinois Congressman Eric Sorenson.
We preview a new market week with Eric Ralph from Commstock Investments.

We talk to Geoff Cooper, Renewable Fuels Association and Jon Rosenstiel Illinois Corn Marketing Board. We hear from COUNTRY Financial CEO Jim Jacobs from the Farm Progress Show. Conclude with Pigskin Pickins!

Farm Progress Show coverage is highlighted in today's show including a conversation with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.
We also hear from Grant Hamer with Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association and Julie Hewitt with Illinois N-REC highlight the Illinois Ag Retail Survey.
We also check in with Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a member of the House Ag Committee.

We hear from Illinois Soybean Association chair Ron Kindred at the Farm Progress Show.
Clint Chaffer, Asgrow brand manager discusses the "Success Starts Here Experience" at the Farm Progress Show.
Scott Kaye, VP of Ag Solutions for BASF, talks about his role at this year's Farm Progress Show.
We get an update from Illinois Specialty Growers chair Randy Graham.