An update from Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension Beef Specialist.

Travis Meteer on the upcoming Orr Beef Day.

Thad Tharp of Warren Co. Chair of the Illinois Beef Checkoff Division, talks about the Illinois Beef Quality Showcase

Thad Tharp of Warren Co. Chair of the Illinois Beef Checkoff Division, talks about the Illinois Beef Quality Showcase.

Making it to the Coliseum” Cole Knittel of McClean County talks about his first time in the Parade of Champions at the Illinois State Fair.

Molly and Maggie McCalla Part two- Despite health challenges the family pushes on to be an active part of the ag community and serve as mentors for others.

Maggie & Molly McCalla of Madison County talk about being a part of the ag community and working through health issues and keeping an attitude of gratitude.

Alaina Dinderman of Stephenson County from the Junior Dairy Show at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield as she was named Supreme Champion Showman.  Dinderman talks about her success in the ring this year, her work on the family dairy and her plans for college and career.

Liam Stewart on his successful Illinois State Fair in the Limousin show.

We hear from the Riley Family of Grundy County.  Their son, Chace, exhibited the Grand Champion Land of Lincoln Steer at the Illinois State Fair.  The steer was sold for a record $65,000 in the Governor's Sale of Champions.