The weather is the talk of the week with breaking high records in over 54 years. 

CMAfest under way in Nashville. Paramedics were hard at work, treating over 200 fans with heat-related problems. Roadways in Wisconsin are closed due to the road buckling from the heat. 

Grain traders are keeping a close eye on crop prices with the recent weather. 

Max Armstrong is a legend. Stories for the Heartland is collection of stories from Max's 30 plus years of agricultural travel.