Livestock Report

Lorilee Schultz, Stephenson County dairy farmer talks about her life as a young dairy farmer and managing family & farm.

Jill Brokaw, retiring board director from the Illinois Pork Producers Association, reflects on her service.

Jay Riddel, Sparland IL on his family dispersal sale.

Joe Schuele, USMEF, U.S. Meat Export Federation talks about beef exports & the new RAP, Regional Ag Promotion program from USDA.

More with the IPPA Family of the year, the Burgener family of Moweaqua

IPPA Family of the year, the Burgener family of Moweaqua

Cheryl Walsh, Pork Producer from Peoria County, the newly elected President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

The Illinois Pork Expo and IPPA annual meeting underway today at the BOS Center, and Chad Leman ends his year as President of the Illinois Pork Producers. Leman talks about the year and his hopes for the future.

Dr. David Newman VP Market, National Pork Board talks about working to promote pork around the world. Newman says taste & flavor are still #1 for pork customers.

Dr. David Newman VP Market Growth for the National Pork Board talk about his work with the pork check-off program and promoting product around the country and the world. Newman will be a keynote next week at the Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield.

Welcome to the meltdown and the mud for cattle farmers in Illinois. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist.

Minnesota dairy farmer, Dave Brutcher talked with DeLoss Jahnke on the CommStock Brazil Farmland Tour after a visit to the 34th largest dairy in Brazil.

Part two Dr. David Newman, Sr VP of Market Growth National Pork Board, talk about the focus to market pork around the country. Newman will be talking to Illinois farmers at the Illinois Pork Expo next week in Springfield.

David Newman, Sr. VP of Market Growth with the National Pork Board, talks about the work being done to market pork during the extremely challenging times for pig farmers across the country. Newman will be a keynote speaker next week in Springfield at the Illinois Pork Expo.

Natalie Evans the newly crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen talks about the role livestock plays in her life.

Elsie Nord of Clinton talks about the work that went into receiving her American FFA Degree.

Part two with Chad Leman. He talks about his year as President of the Illinois Pork Producers and the upcoming Illinois Pork Expo and Annual IPA Meeting.

Chad Leman, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the livestock farming 365 days a year, including in freezing below zero conditions.

Tony Graves, Illinois Milk Producers Association representative on the Illinois Livestock Development Group, talks with Rita Frazer about his invovlement and updates us on his farm.

Illinois Beef Association update. Devin Bollman talks about opportunity for members through youth scholarships, membership renewal and cattle events this winter.

IFB President Brian Duncan talks labor, specifically how it impact the livestock industry.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan talks about California’s Prop 12 taking full effect on January 1, and the concern across the country about implications on the pig business and all of agriculture

Mike Love, Morgan Meat Market and the IAMP President, on bringing value to local customers when prices fluxate rapidly.

We revisit a conversation with Illinois Youth, meeting Owen Pree the Exhibitor of the Champion Meat Pen at the Illinois State Fair. Also meet his brother Sam that helped with this success.

Jennifer Smith, IAA Foundation outlines the opening of scholarship applications.