State Fair Memory Monday features a 2019 conversation with Rodney & Brea Knittel. The father and daughter talk about the great year for Brea and entire family in Springfield.

Pike County Auctioneer, Brian Curless, talks about his life and passion for agriculture & livestock.

Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities & Livestock, talks about the continued concern about the tight hay supply and poor pasture conditions, despite recent rains around the state. Bunting also talks about the upcoming Dairy Tech Tour sponsored by the Illinois Milk Producers Association.

Devin Bollman, Illinois Beef Association Communications & Membership Manager, talks about the upcoming EDGE Conference and the Illinois State Fair.

David & Nick Jakobs, Jakobs Bros. Cattle in Whiteside County, were this year’s Commercial Beef Producers of the year for the Illinois Beef Association. The father son team talk about their rich history in this country, and continuing a family legacy of working hard and giving back to the community.

Countdown to the 2023 Illinois State Fair! Each Monday between now and the State Fair, the Livestock Report will feature an Illinois State Fair Memory. Today we go back to 2016 and feature an interview with the Meeker family of Logan County.

Henry County Fair Swine Superintendent on the increased numbers at this year’s fair. They had 250 head exhibited.

Part 2 of a discussion on what Illinois farmers need to know about California’s Prop 12. Brian Duncan VP Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about the cost that would face pig farmers who choose to comply with Prop 12 rules.

Brian Duncan, Ogle County pig farmer and Vice President of the Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the latest on California’s Prop 12, the delay of implementation and a webinar hosted yesterday by The California Department of Food & Ag.

Dave Lidy, Beef & Dairy Specialist Total Livestock Services, talks about helping farmers develop feeding strategies during drought conditions.