Livingston County Pig Farmer, Stan Blunier, talked with Farm Week’s Dan Grant about a fire that recently took one of their pig barns. The miracle of the story was that thanks to the quick response of local fire departments, neighbors, and friends, most of the pigs that had been housed in the barn, were saved.

Scott Halpin State FSA Director and Wendy Mueller CRP Compliance Director talk about current drought conditions and what it will it take for CRP acres to be released to emergency haying and grazing.

Mike Hamilton, Madison County Ag-Hay Auction, talks about the drought that has moved across the country from the west, and today’s hay supplies and prices.

Travis Meteer, U of I Beef Extension Specialist, talks drought & dry conditions and offers advice to cattle producers who must manage poorer pasture conditions and lower hay supplies.

Part two Dr. Rebecca Klopp Dairy Calf Specialist Purina Animal Nutrition talks more about the importance of early life calf nutrition.

Dr. Rebecca Klopp Purina Calf & Heifer Specialist talks about the importance of early life nutrition.

Elmwood Park High School teacher and coach Seth Swanson is the winner of the Undeniably Dairy and IHSA Cheese Pull Contest, which is all about making the best grilled cheese sandwich.

St. Louis Dairy Council's Monica Nyman highlights the Mobile Dairy Classroom project.

Part two-Paige Lemenager of Hudson, this year’s Illinois Beef Association Junior Member of the Year. Today Paige talks about her education and her family’s success in the show ring.

Paige Lemenager of Hudson, this year’s Illinois Beef Association Junior Member of the Year, talks about her life in the beef industry.