Conversation with Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock Programs. They discuss the return of county fairs and livestock shows, safety precautions being taken and the fact that many shows are experiencing record number entries and participants.

Don Parrish, Senior Director of Regulatory Relations with AFBF, reflects on his 33-year career upon retirement and the issues and successes he’s been involved with. Specifically, Waters of the US, that has recently resurfaced and the impact to livestock production.

Betty Haynes, Illinois Beef Association on Beef Quality Assurance training sessions and the EDGE conference being held this summer.

Eric Mittenthal, National Hot Dog and Sausage Council on the council’s plans for National Hot Dog Day on July 21 and the search for a Hot Dog Ambassador.

Eric Mittenthal, President National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, talks about his job promoting Hot Dogs and Sausages and the Independence Day connection.

Allen Kollmann, Illinois Pork Producers Association President, talks about current and improved hog prices and events for youth involved in the industry.

Morgan Jones, Illinois Farm Bureau Youth Department Summer Intern, gives a preview of the Master Showmanship Contest on August 13 at the Illinois State Fair.

Dave Fischer, retired Extension Dairy Educator on the recent honor of being recognized with the Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Leadership award.

Alan Kollmann, President Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about current issues and events in the pork industry and the association.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities comments on the initial steps taken by the Senate Ag Committee to investigate livestock price transparency and movement by the USDA to assist local processing facilities.