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GOP Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to cast the winning Farm Bill vote in the Senate Ag committee after returning from an extended hospital stay following a fall and pneumonia. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Torey Colburn, Midwest Conservation Agronomist with American Farmland Trust, discusses the ADM regenerations program and the enrollment process.Clayton Charles, FS Grain, takes a look at a significant amount of support under the market.Scott Jensen, lead financial planning consultant for County's advanced markets team, discusses oil prices, inflation and markets.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

The USDA's latest beef import forecast is less than expected after presidential orders on tariff free beef imports. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.FarmWeek CropWatcher Brent Clair, Adams County in Western Illinois, joins the program to discuss a slow roll into harvest and ideal growing conditions.Rachel Brown, mental health specialist at Illinois Farm SOS, suggests farmers set their own hours for the harvest season.Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing in Effingham, checks in from just by the railroad tracks as corn starts heading out of the area and harvest kicks off.Matt Reardon, atmospheric scientist at Nutrien, discusses a brief blast of fall weather before a return to summer temperatures.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello discusses harvest safety and Illinois grain tours.Brendan Marshall, West Central FS, discusses the "pinch test" for corn.Lawrence Kane, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, talks about the impact and planning for last week's market losses.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early-morning forecast.

Kevin Semlow, executive director of governmental affairs at the Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses the upcoming Leaders to Washington event and a possible look at the Farm Bill.Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello remembers the 9/11 tragedy and the importance of remembrance and national unity.Mark Miller, senior manager of phosphate and potash for Growmark, discusses a growth of availability of imports from around the world.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Dairy is again at the center of trade war escalation with Canada. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Katie Brown, Illinois Pork Producers Association President, discusses the start of harvest season and recaps the organization's activity at the state fair.Susan Stroud, No Bull Ag, joins the program to take a look at mid week markets.Scott Sims, Western Grain Marketing, discusses new corn coming in and the effects on the market. He notes old corn is still coming in as well.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.

The fate of the farm bill ahead of the midterm elections rests with the expected return next week of Senator Mitch McConnell, out for months after a fall and mild pneumonia.  RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Thad Tharp discusses the outcome of the 26-27 Beef Quality Showcase.A preview of the final Breaking Down Biologicals with University of Illinois Extension assistant research professor Connor Sible. Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

USDA’s latest farm income projections for this year are mixed. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Ryan Tate, Illinois Farm Bureau associate director of local government, previews a new year of Rural Development Grant projects.Kevin Lighty, meteorologist at WCIA in Champaign, talks about wild swings of weather between dry heat and rain over the last few weeks.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Hear from 96-year old John White, Jr. in Kane County, as he reflects on his career, farming and his life in the farm bureau as a preview of this week's episode of the Taking Stalk podcast.Doug Cropp, Premier CoOp, discusses weather's impact on yields and a year he describes as "just slightly down."Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

USDA researchers are developing a new strain of New World Screwworm sterile male flies to boost eradication efforts. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Glen Smith talks data centers from the Farm Progress show in Boone, Iowa.Terry Johnston, Farm Rescue, spreads the word about his organization from the Farm Progress show.Tim Abel, fuel at Growmark, discusses the impact of high diesel prices.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Amid industry criticism for allowing more imported beef into the US, President Trump and USDA are making a pre-election push to rebuild the cattle herd and boost processing competition. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Illinois Farm Bureau associate director of commodities and livestock programs Tasha Bunting discusses an IFB call to action asking Washington to reconsider moves on imported beef.Michael Langemeier, Purdue CME Group, joins the program to discuss the latest monthly Ag Barometer.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

The US House has passed and sent to the president stopgap funding to keep the lights on at USDA and other departments until December 11th. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau executive director of government affairs and commodities, shares details on a new call to action to voice concerns about beef import decisions.US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Pivot Bio CEO Chris Abbott announce the Pivot Pathways program at Farm Progress 2026. Rob McDade, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief strategy officer at COUNTRY Financial, talks about the company's recent AM Best rating.

The House votes today on a Senate-passed bill to keep USDA and other departments operating into the new fiscal year, RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Crop Watcher Melissa Williams in White County discusses starting harvest and a switch to white corn.Luke Davison discusses the history of the DuQuoin state fair.USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses heat indexes and a super El Nino.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses his concerns for the beef industry, in the wake of a Joslin plant closure and the announcement of lifted beef tariffs.Congress returns in September with unfinished Farm Bill business. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Luke Worrell, Worrell Land Services, takes a look at the ISPFMRA mid-year land values snapshot.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.  

Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses the Illinois Farm Bureau's engagement with livestock issues, including beef imports.The US takes a major step towards dealing with a lack of dometically produced fertilizer. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Previewing the Farm Progress Show with National Events Director Matt Jungmann.Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford provides a timeline for this year's record outbreak of tornadoes in Illinois.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Despite controversy over the president’s trade policy, USDA trade chief Luke Lindberg says the administration’s overseas efforts are paying off for agriculture. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.James McCormick, Randolph county farmer, chats from the field just ahead of harvest.Matthew Kruse, Commstock Investments, covers an up day for markets.Covering the latest numbers from the Creighton Rural Mainstreet Index.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says the US and Canada need to get back to the negotiating table for the good of US farmers, while parting with presidential efforts to import beef. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondend Matt Kaye reports.University of Illinois Beef Extension's Travis Meteer works to digest what import announcements mean for a struggling beef industry.Cory Ritter, Macon County farmer and FarmWeek CropWatcher, says Central Illinois is still a few weeks out from harvest.Jim McCormick, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AgMarket.Net, joins the program to discuss "great August weather," a winning streak on December corn and impacts from friendly WASDE numbers and less friendly Pro Farmer tour numbers.Agrigold Field Agronomist Bret Leahr discusses how the year's crop conditions are looking.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

US farm exports face possible retaliatory Canadian tariffs after talks between the two nations collapsed, triggering 50 percent US duties on many Canadian exports including farm goods. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Dennis Neuhaus, Washington County, discusses his role as president of Growmark.Mark Hobrock, The Andersons, discusses crop outlooks and takes a look at the start of a new market week.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Deadline approaches for farmers to make changes to their new base acres under last year's tax bill. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Jon Griffel, Macoupin County grain and cattle producer, digests the news impacting beef throughout the state and the country.Jake Fidler, Fairview Livestock Auction, discusses the first Packer Day sale after a Tyson plant closes in Joslin.Cyle Dickens, Meteorologist at KWQC-TV in the Quad Cities, discusses what happens when a storm sits in one place and dumps torrential rain.Mary Lou Krueger, former Sangamon County 4H'er, discusses memories of Building 29 from its former site on the Illinois State fairgrounds.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

IFB's Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities, discusses work at town hall meetings and talking with legislators about key issues during a recess in DC.Marion Calmer, independent farm researcher and CEO of Calmer Corn Heads, discusses best practices from the Strip Till Conference.RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye says a return to Congress by Mitch McConnell may not be enough to advace the Farm Bill.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Hayden Geisler, 2026 Illinois Champion Auctioneer, talks with RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke about his achievements at the State Fair.Auctioneers Tony Wisely, 2022 State Champion, and Bray Hanson, a young auctioneer working towards a championship.Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities, part of Zaner Ag Hedge, takes a look at markets from the trail of the Pro Farmer Tour.CME Group's John Ricci talks about new projects from the group at the state fair's Sale of Champions.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the early morning forecast.

Page Durham, Madison County Farm Bureau Manager, talks field conditions where farmers prepare to roll with harvest the second week of September.Josh St. Peters, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Beef Association, talks about exhibitors at the State Fair.Ryker Beckmier, Christian County, talks about his experience showing sheep at the Illinois State Fair.Gale Engel, a member from Kinmundy does custom silage chopping across a few counties, he reports yields have been impressive so far.Michael Biethman, Gateway FS, describes preperations for harvest, as some corn starts to come in.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Dale Hadden, livestock and grain farmer from Morgan County, talks about his connection to the fair system and the Illinois Farm Bureau.Dr. Matt Montgomery,  Becks Hybrid's Agronomy Education Lead talks about Red Crown Rot appearing in soybean fields around the state.Courtney Sandidge, Mason County CropWatcher, gives an update from West Central Illinois.Rhiannon Branch, FarmWeek Commodities Editor, talks about her history as a RFD Radio Network Intern and receiving the 4-H Young Alumni Award.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses fairground improvements and the closing of an Illinois Tyson plant from the State Fair.Scott Halpin, Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau Chief of Harness Racing, talks about reworking the racing schedule after inclement weather.Hear from winners of the State Fair Master Showmanship competition.Marty Kirbach, Jersey County Fair Board, is recognized for 50 years of service.Freese Notis Metorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks about farmers' challenges with input prices and fertilizer from the State Fair.Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about what it means to not get a Farm Bill to the finish line before the August recess.Illinois State FSA Director Bill Graff talks important upcoming deadlines.Midwest Dairy's Kendra Anderson talks about the effort involved in bringing the butter cow to fair week.Farm Stand Manager Phil Wright, Specialty Growers, talks about his role at the fair and what it entails.Tom Moore, Jersey County Fair, talks about what goes into running a county fair.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello prepares for the opening of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.Clayton Pope, Clayton Pope Commodities, chats on midweek markets.USDA's Risk Management Agency is giving farmers more time to pay their crop insurance premiums. RFD Radio Network's Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson held a Farm Talk Tuesday in DeKalb County. Berkeley Boehne served as host farmer at his Shabbona operation. RFD Radio Network's Jim Taylor reports from the event.Among those in attendance, a newcomer at the Cook County Farm Bureau, just seven days on the job is Harrison Albright, Director of Governmental Affairs and Engagement.RFD Radio Network's DeLoss Jahnke prepares for WASDE report day with Joe Camp, Commstock Investments.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant with Country Financial's Advanced Markets Team, talks about the CME Group's Fed Watch tool and other personal finance topics.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.

The partisan divide over the Senate farm bill proved too much to overcome, even for Democratic amendments with bipartisan support. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Genny Six, Morgan County, discusses 4-H memories ahead of the State Fair.Bill Christ, COUNTRY Financial, talks about a career serving agriculture.Corey Ritter, FarmWeek CropWatcher from Macon County, discusses crop conditions from the Strip Till Conference.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Election politics may have made it impossible to advance a senate farm bill last week. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Thad Tharp, Chair of the Beef Quality Showcase program, reports on this year's showcase results.Jeff Martin, Logan County Farmer, talks about being inducted into the Strip Till Conference's hall of fame.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.

Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses a failure to move the Farm Bill through markup as SNAP program error rates keep a few key Democratic votes withheld.RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye provides further reports on a failed attempt to advance a Senate Farm Bill.State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark previews food vendor preparations for the Illinois State Fair.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Ag Democrats were withholding their must-have votes ahead of today’s farm bill markup, unwilling to show their cards perhaps until the last minute. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Illinois farmers Chad & Stacy Schutz talk abotu receiving the Illinois Beef Association Commercial Producer of the Year.Joy Howard and Nathan Wellendorf, second place winners in a agricultural engineers robotics and design competition, talk about how they got started in robotics.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.

The senate is rushing to pass stopgap funding and advance farm legislation this week, before it leaves town for a long summer recess. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Nathan Joehl, St. Isadore FFA, talks about working with his parents on Greene Fields Farm.Ben Field, Technical Sales Representative at Precision Planting, talks about an upcoming product release that aims to align every seed of corn exactly right in planting.Michael Langemeier, Purdue CME Group, discusses an Ag Economy Barometer that's up for the first time in three months.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Senate Ag Chair John Boozman holds fast to Thursday Farm Bill markup schedule, relying on uncertain Democratic support and the yet-to-return McConnell. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.A preview of the latest Taking Stalk podcast, a conversation with Edgar County farmer Tara Duzan Barrett.Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about the impact of crop ratings.Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss the after effects of steady showers throughout the weekend and the unexpected movements on Monday.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Senate Ag Chair John Boozman late Friday announced a last-minute farm bill markup just before the senate’s long summer recess. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye has details.Dereke Dunkirk, President of the Illinois Livestock Development Group, talks about the organization's involvement in the Illinois State Fair.Madison Wozniak, Technical Service Rep at FMC, discusses Southern Rust and other disease pressure on the year's crop.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Government Affairs & Commodities, takes  a look at what's happening in D.C. and breaks down the massive reconciliation package.Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in Gilman.WMAY Springfield Affiliate Steve Bridge reports on state legislation requiring cell phone and device bans in schools.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your early morning forecast.

Year-round E15 still faces a steep road as the midterm elections near. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Effingham County Fair Board member, Daryl Gressel, talks about why he believes their fair is the best in the state.Big drops in grain and soybean futures happen for the second time in a week, Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, talks about what that means.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson looks ahead to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.Marlon Eilts, Country Financial Respresentative from Pontiac, discusses the range of operations he works with from his office.RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye covers a possible Farm Bill markup from the Senate Ag Committee.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Farm production costs were mixed last year, but not in 2026. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.FarmWeek CropWatcher Doug Uphoff reports from Shelby County.Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello previews state fairs just around the corner.Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau, is ready for Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair.Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, discusses a "bloody Monday" for grain and cattle futures.Lance Ruppert, Market Development and Proprietary Portfolios at Growmark, talks about new launches.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer came under fire on tariffs, USMCA and ag trade during a recent Senate Finance hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Mark Litteken, president of the Clinton County Farm Bureau, discusses the IFB President’s Conference and county activities.Megan Dwyer, Illinois Corn Director of Conservation & Nutrient Stewardship talks Cover Crop Coupons for Illinois Corn Growers.Henry County's Kate Huffman discusses Farm Safety, as chair of the county farm bureau's safety committee.David Kohli, Ford & Young Futures, talks market lows and highs from last week.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto takes a look at the early morning forecast.

Kevin Semlow Executive Director Gov't Affairs & Commodities talks about the latest from D.C. including the House passed reconciliation billMark Litteken Clinton County Farm Bureau President celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Clinton County Fair Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in GillmanSteve Bridge State House Report on House ethics issuesProfit Watch Energy- anyhydrous less than 1000 for the first time in 17 weeks 

Matt Kaye Reports-Republicans will continue to lack a majority on the Senate Ag Committee likely into September, further delyaing action on a farm bill and other GOP efforts.Rebecca Clark Illinois State Fair Manager previews the Illinois State FairJesus Ortega USDA Rural Development State Director talks funding that is paving the way for a downstate infrastructure progjectMatt Westgerdes, ISPFMRA, on land management survery; 7 to 10 recent homeowners thought rates would've dropped by now, buyers with ARMs owe twice what they would on a fixed  

John Baranick-DTN Ag Meteorologist talks Illinois temperature swings to finish July & AugustJohn Heiser-Faciliting Coordination in Ag Education-advises those in the ag industry who want to teach may want to explore an education license with stipulations ELS Conference is July 29 at Lincoln Land Community College in SpringfieldAngie Setzer-Consus Ag Marketing advising farmers to sell the rallySenator Chuck Grassley- says he's worried about E-15-from Matt Kaye in D.C.

-Matt Kaye RFD Washington correspondent-The timeline for Senate Ag to mark up a farm bill before the summer break is fading with still no sign of a mark-up date. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chairman John Boozman, & Senator Chuck Grassley-FarmWeek CropWatcher Gary Steward reports from Stark County-County Fair preview for the week-Weekly USDA crop numbers-Dennis Michelsen WITY rain chances and air quality-Curt Strubhar Advanced Trading on soybean optimism

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the latest from D.C. on the budget farmwork and follow-on bill for Iran war and US farm aid. Kaye talks with House Budget Committee Chair Jody Arrington and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.Cliff Schuette Clinton County Farmer, President of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, talks about the success of the Heart of America Grazing Conference and recognizes Ed Ballard for organizing the first conference in 2002.Brian Henrichs Clinton County Dairy Farmer from the 2026 Illinois Milk Producers Dairy Tech TourDarren Frye Water Street Solutions talks market optimism  

Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, catches up on everything Washington, DC.Shalene Reeves, MidCo Commodities, joins the program to discuss unrest in the Black Sea region and associated changes in wheat markets.John Heiser, District 1 Program Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE), talks about filling openings for ag teachers as a new school year draws nearer.RFD Radio Network Summer Intern Johnna Fulcher reports from the first of a series of Farm Talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the early morning forecast.

The Senate Finance Committee advanced to the full senate for confirmation 5 of the president’s nominees to the US International Trade Commission key in handling fertilizer tariffs. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine recaps work from the Resolutions Committee with RFD Radio's Collin Schopp and FarmWeek's Tammie Sloup.Rich Nelson, Allendale Inc., covers a market day where the Russia/Ukraine conflict impacts prices.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Republicans are moving quickly to fill committee vacancies after the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, though one seat key for year-round E15, remains in question. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson previews this week's meeting of the resolutions committee.FarmWeek CropWatcher Stephanie Liefer checks in from Randolph County.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant with Country Financial's Advanced Markets teams, breaks down a snapshot of the year so far, as well as discussing the potential for futher interest rate hikes.Laura Hastert, White Fence Farm, discusses being an iconic Illinois dining destination along the original historic Route 66, home of their proclaimed best chicken.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Senator Lindsey Graham’s death and Senator Mitch McConnell’s medical absence complicates the legislative path to passing year-round E15 legislation. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Hear from fifth generation farmers running an independent grocery store and online food hub in Benson, Illinois in a clip from this week's episode of the Taking Stalk podcast.USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey checks in from DC to take a look at the week's forecast here in Illinois and talk extreme heat in the Northern United States.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson reports back from the America Farm Bureau Federation's Council of Presidents meeting in Washington.Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodities Analytics and Consulting, takes a look at dropping supplies and strong demand for a market day and a WASDE report that turned out friendlier than expected.Cyle Dickens, Meteorologist at KWQC in the Quad Cities, discusses what could be the strongest El Nino in years.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

A long-time Ag senator predicts a new farm bill won’t happen until after the November midterm elections. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Shelby County farmer Curt Rinker talks about grazing lessons and his farm tour next week.Caleb Miller, Associate Product Manager of Ammonia and Ammonia Sulfate Specialty Products, talks about the way the year has gone for ammonia and what the difference has been in costs as the year has progressed.Details on new artificial intelligence regulation signed into law this week in Springfield from affiliate WMAY reporter Steve Bridge.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses rules aimed at keeping the threat of New World Screwworm outside of state borders.Dr. Gretchen Kuck, National Corn Growers Association economist, explains the results of a study examining the contribution of corn growers to the US economy.Bella Evans, last year's Morgan County Fair Queen, discusses the duties of the role.Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.