Clay Sundberg of LaSalle County continues his work in the livestock industry and following his spring college graduation is busy with a summer internship with Boviteq. Clay talks with Rita from Madison Wisconsin and shares highlights from the road.

Devin Bollman, Illinois Beef Association talks about the upcoming EDGE Conference for Junior Beef Association Members and involvement at the Illinois State Fair.

Tasha Bunting Associate Director Livestock & Dairy Illinois Farm Bureau talk with Rita about the Dairy Working Group meeting in Washington D.C. last month, the 2023 Farm Bill and the upcoming IL Dairy Tech Tour.

Shelbi McCray of Bond County is a member of the Team Purebred Junior Board and reports on last week’s Junior Nationals held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Rita Frazer catches up with Gordie Siebring in the Ukraine for an update on conditions and the outlook for livestock.

Jim Taylor talks with Eric Mittenthal, National Hot Dog and Sausage Council about the American Connection.

Lizzie Schafer Taylorville FFA reports from Ireland and visits with teammate Drew Mickey about their livestock judging team and recent success at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland.

Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development Group talks preparations for Independence Day Grilling!

Rita Frazer visits with Lizzie Schafer, Taylorville FFA member, about traveling to Scotland for the Royal Highland Livestock Show and summer livestock shows.

Rita talks with Waylon Paulek a member of the Taylorville FFA Livestock Judging Team in Scotland competing in the Royal Highland Show. Waylon and teammate Drew Mickey took first place at the WORLD contest.