Livestock Report

In today's report Rita talks with Prairie Farms leadership about the new farmer incentive program being rolled out this month. Guests include Bond County dairy farmer Frank Doll, President of Prairie Farms board of directors and Matt McClelland, VP and CEO Prairie Farms Dairy. 

In today's report Rita talks with Jennifer Tirey about the great things happening at the Illinois Pork Producers and the October Pork Month promotions.

In today's report, Rita talks with Josh St. Peters Executive VP Illinois Beef Association about the Illinois Beef Quality Showcase. 

In today's report, Rita talks with Josh St. Peters at the Illinois Beef Association about the EID Electronic Identification requirements & 840 tags available to producers through the Illinois Department of Agriculture.  

In today's report, Rita talks with Kelly O'Connor of Kankakee County as she was named an All-American at World Dairy Expo this week in Madison, Wisconsin. O'Connor was a part of the Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging team that competed this year and she placed 24th overall in Jerseys. 

In today's report, more results from World Dairy Expo as Rita talks with Rod Stoll who served as an announcer and an assistant superintendent at the show in Madison this week. 

In today's report, Rita talks with Rod Stoll who served as announcer and a World Dairy Expo Assistant Superintendent this week in Madison, Wisconsin.

In today's report, Rita talks with Christian Lovell of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition about the mission of the IGLC and opportunities for farmers.

In today's report, Rita talks with Alaina Dinderman of Stephenson. Dinderman achieved great success this summer at the Illinois State Fair and will be showing next week at the World Dairy Expo in Madison. 

In today's report, Rita talks with Tim Thompson Vice Chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board about key partnerships and corn checkoff investments for the livestock industry. 

In today's report, Rita talks with Alex & Dustin Hartke in Effingham County about their third-generation farm and the benefits of raising grain & livestock in Illinois.

In today's RFD Livestock Report, Rita talks with Dr. Teresa Steckler U of I Beef Extension Educator for an update on the Asian Longhorned Tick. 

In today's RFD Livestock Report, Rita talks with Malcolm & Susan Head of Blue Mound about their cattle and grain farm and the four generations of their family that love the land & livestock. 

In today's report Rita talks with Dr. Teresa Steckler, U of I beef extension specialist, for an update on the Asian longhorned tick and Steckler offers advice for farmers working with cattle on pasture.

Mike Borgic with the Illinois Pork Producers talks with Rita about the Rollover Training coming up next month in Monmouth.

Taylor Jakobs loved the opportunity to attend the Illinois Beef Association annual meeting this summer with her dad, Nick. Taylor and Nick spoke with RFD Radio's Rita Frazer about life on their Whiteside County farm and about Taylor's dream of opening a restaurant and being able to serve beef from Jakobs Brothers Farms. 

Third year veterinary student Justin Huff promotes University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine open house on Sunday, October 6.  

In today's RFD Livestock Report, DeLoss Jahnke shares his interview with Toni Dunker @ Advanced Trading in Quincy as they talk livestock markets and 2024 farm economics.  

In today's report Rita talks with Rachel Brown, licensed professional counselor, about how to manage anger while doing stressful jobs around the farm. 

In today's report Rita talks with Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director of the Illinois Pork Producers, as Jennifer guides her farmer leaders in Washington D.C. this week. IPPA is a part of a larger coalition of national groups representing the nations pig farmers, pushing for a farm bill and a possible resolution to Californias's Prop 12. 

Part two today with Mike Hamilton of Madison County, as he shares the story of how he and his wife Julie got started in the Black Hereford cattle business..   

In today's report, Rita talks with Mike Hamilton, of Madison County, about this year’s hay crop and his expectations for their weekly hay auctions that begin later this fall. Hamilton also talks about his Black Hereford cattle and the growing interest in that breed.  

On today's RFD Livestock Report, RFD's Rita Frazer talks with the Illinois Beef Association about upcoming meetings. Annie Schoetmer, Programs & Services Manager at the IBA, explains the details of the Cattlemen Connect Education Series. 

Travis Meteer, U of I beef extension specialist, talks about the upcoming Orr Research Beef Field Day. The event is set for September 11.