In today's report, Rita talks with Mike Hamilton, of Madison County, about this year’s hay crop and his expectations for their weekly hay auctions that begin later this fall. Hamilton also talks about his Black Hereford cattle and the growing interest in that breed.

On today's RFD Livestock Report, RFD's Rita Frazer talks with the Illinois Beef Association about upcoming meetings. Annie Schoetmer, Programs & Services Manager at the IBA, explains the details of the Cattlemen Connect Education Series.

Travis Meteer, U of I beef extension specialist, talks about the upcoming Orr Research Beef Field Day. The event is set for September 11.

Growing up on a livestock farm-Part 2 with Eric Hodel of Woodford County

Rita speaks with Eric Hodel about growing up on a Woodford County livestock farm.

Lauren Wolter of Clinton County, President Illinois 4-H Livestock Ambassador and Miss American Angus talks about the State Fairs in Illinois and the livestock connection. Plus Jr. Heifer Show results from Du Quoin State Fair.

Liam Steward of Taylorville, talks about his success at this year’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield and being named Herdsman of the Year for the Limousin Show.

Part 2- The hoof trimmer- Nick Pingsterhaus of Clinton County, talks about the importance of animal care and the gifts of working in the livestock industry in Illinois.

Travis Meteer on work with the Grazing Land Coalition

Part 1-Nick Pingsterhaus of Clinton County, working as a hoof trimmer in the dairy industry.