Fall update with Al Lyman, Henry County grain and cattle farmer. Lyman is also a member of the National Beef Promotion Operating Committee and reports on that committee work this fall.

Tasha Bunting, Associate Director of Commodities and Livestock Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the day in court for the American Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers as the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the constitutionality of Prop 12 a California animal welfare law.

Delana Erbsen of Lanark, IL tells us about her projects that lead her to being a finalist for the Animal Systems Proficiency at the upcoming National FFA Conference.

Rita Frazer talks with Illinois farmer Al Lyman, Illinois Beef Producers Association Member of the Year.

Bradley Wolter President and CEO of the Maschhoffs from the Fanter family pig barn open house in Mason County. Wolter talks about the partnership between row crop and livestock farmers and about today’s sustainable production methods.

Coverage of the Josh & Abbie Fanter Pig Barn Open House. Rita talks with Josh & Abbie Fanter and Bradley Wolter President and CEO of The Maschhoffs about the great opportunity to celebrate the pig business and the good and ‘green’ things going on in Agriculture today.

Part two with Jason Propst Swine Specialist FS Total Livestock Services talks about career opportunities in the pork industry.

Jason Propst Swine Specialist with FS Total Livestock Services talks about harvest, pork promotion and October Pork Month.

Dr. Bob Easter, Past President University of Illinois, talks about the critical role livestock plays in domestic and international circles.

DeLoss Jahnke talks with Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation about the cargo issue for exports with Asian trading partners.