While Washington politicians are mired in farm bill politics, producers are focused on their everyday needs, RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Sounds and results from the Illinois State Fair Parade of Champions, Kashen Ellerbrock of Henry County talks about his Grand Champion Steer and Hunter Shike of Champaign County talks about his Grand Champion Barrow & Land of Lincoln Grand Champion Barrow. Recap of the weekly crop conditions and progress report. Farmweek Cropwatcher Brent Corners, Jefferson County. Craig Kilby, Beck’s Hybrids, on if the Canadian smoke will affect IL crops.