Rita Frazer receives a Crop Watcher report from Dave Hankammer in St. Clair County and update from Illinois Pork Producers Executive Director Jennifer Tirey on IPPA’s plans for the Illinois State Fair and a webinar for pork producers on August 10 to prepare for African Swine Fever. Raelynn Parmely, Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager, shares information on watershed planning meetings and field days. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs shares information on the State’s Credit Rating and plans for the Illinois State Fair. Kevin Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association shares an update on the upcoming MAGIE Show, August 24 and 25 and Anhydrous Training in September. Weather with Dan Hix, Freeze Notis weather.