We get an update from Torey Colburn from American Farmland Trust.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs steps in for his monthly visit and discusses his "Cream of the Crop" Illinois State Fair photo contest.
We highlight the Whiteside County Fair with fair board member Brian Oostenryk.
Julie Hewitt at Illinois N-REC previews the organization's role at the Farm Progress Show later this month.

We have Illinois State Fair coverage featuring conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo, , St. Louis Dairy Council's Monica Nyman, and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski from Illinois' 13th Congressional District.
We wrap up the show talking ag weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer provides an update, including the issue of adequate truck parking along interstates.
Rita Frazer has coverage from Master Showmanship at the Illinois State Fair.
We get a Crop Watcher update from Brent Corners in Jefferson County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.

IDOA Director Jerry Costello previews the Illinois State Fair.
We recap a DeKalb Asgrow field day in Jersey County.
Steve Willard of the Kendall Grundy Young Leader Committee highlghts their "Farming for the Community" project.

Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides several reminders.
Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty discusses the group's presence at the Illinois State Fair.
We highlight the Carroll County Fair with Julie Ebersole and Brian Witt.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses an Ameren Illinois transmission line project.
Illinois Wheat Association's Megan Dieken recaps some of the group's recent events. .
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights nutrient stewardship field days.
Paul Otto--Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist talks wet conditions during August.

Herscher School District supt. Rich Decman details a $9.8 million EPA grant for EV buses.
We get a Crop Watcher report from Ron Moore in Warren County.
Commstock Investment's Joe Camp previews a new market week.

Gordie Siebring, an Iowa-born Ukraine farmer, provides an update on farming in Ukraine during the conflict with Russia.
We also meet three more summer Illinois Farm Bureau interns--Sophia Wegeng, Broid Voight, and Olivia Messerges.

We hear from Nashville recording artist and Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, who will perform in historic Bishop Hill this weekend.
Mellisa McMillan provides an update on the 2025 Illinois Ag LEadership Foundation class, which begins work later this month.
Betty DeFord previews this weekend's Redneck Fishin' Tournament in Bath.
We talk to some participants from the Jr. Horse Show at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.