About this episode

The episode features discussions on agricultural regulations, economic contributions of corn growers, county fair duties, and a weather forecast.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses rules aimed at keeping the threat of New World Screwworm outside of state borders. Dr. Gretchen Kuck, National Corn Growers Association economist, explains the results of a study examining the contribution of corn growers to the US economy. Bella Evans, last year's Morgan County Fair Queen, discusses the duties of the role. Freese Notis meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

People in this episode

Guests: Jerry Costello, Dr. Gretchen Kuck, Bella Evans, Paul Otto

Topics covered

• agriculture
• economy
• corn growers
• New World Screwworm
• weather forecast
• county fair

Keywords

• New World Screwworm
• corn growers
• Illinois agriculture
• economy
• weather forecast
• Morgan County Fair

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Illinois Department of Agriculture, National Corn Growers Association

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