Brent Titus on the Throwdown Western Illinois Showdown

Austin Bertolino of Montogomery County reflects on his years raising and showing livestock at county fairs and talks about his family’s success in the ring over the years. Spotlighting county fairs going on this week in Illinois, including the Bond County Fair in Greenville.

Devin Bollman Illinois Beef Association, talks IBA events and activities at the upcoming Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

More with the Dorsey's of Madison County on their family operation.

Bobby Dowson Illinois Department of Agriculture Marketing, talks about hosting last week’s Mexico Cattle Buyers Mission to Illinois.

We learn about the family heritage with Stacy Spaulding at the McLean County Fair.

Claire Dorsey of Madison County, talks about taking home a big win from last week’s American Junior Simmental National Classic in Tulsa, and the road she traveled with her heifer, DAT.

The Dorsey family of Madison County talks about the years of hard work on the farm and in the show ring, yielding success for the family and the farm.

Part two- Katie Weitekamp Brown of Montgomery County- Illinois pig farmer, Secretary of the Illinois Pork Producers.

Spotlight on Another one to watch in Illinois Ag- Katie Weitekamp Brown, Montgomery County farmer, Illinois Pork Producers Secretary, and most recently, Katie and her husband Ethan were awarded the 2024 Young Leader Achievement winner for Illinois.