Livestock Report

Part one of a focus on hard times hitting the pig business. Brian Duncan Ogle County pig farmer, Vice President Illinois Farm Bureau and Phil Borgic of Montgomery County, Past President Illinois & National Pork Producers Association.

Peter Vitaliano, National Milk Producers Federation on low milk prices.

Part two with Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing Illinois Pork Producers. She talks about the marketing efforts for pork and the consumer connection to promote product.

Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing for the Illinois Pork Producers talks about their work to promote pork around the state and the successful campaigns that are reaching consumers in the retail space.

Illinois pig farmer, Cheryl Walsh, President-Elect of the Illinois Pork Producers Association talks about extremely low pig prices at the farm gate and her decision to pull the trigger to donate pork to the Illinois Pork Power Program.

Steve Meyer, Partners for Production Agriculture talks about extremely low pig prices and the poor profitability projections for U.S. pig farmers.

Eric Mittenthal, President of National Hot Dog and Sausage Council talks the tradition of hot dogs at the ballpark.

Eric Mittenthal, President of National Hot Dog and Sausage Council talks unofficial start of summer grilling season.

Prairie Farms Dairy's Darin Copeland talks World Milk Day, June Dairy Month, and the 85th anniversary of Prairie Farms Dairy, which means 85 pallets of milk being donated to food pantries across the Midwest.

May Beef Month* Al and Karen Lyman, Henry County farmers talk about their life together in the cattle industry and the benefits of IBA membership and service to the industry.

Part two-Dr. Olivia Genther-Schroeder Purina Animal Nutrition Senior Manager Dairy Feed Research & Development talks more about the growing trend to feeding dairy-beef cross calves and making the most of the first 12 weeks of life.

Rita Frazer has coverage from the Purina Animal Nutrition, speaking with researcher Olivia Genther-Schroeder.

RFD Livestock Report is with Peter Vitalliano with National Milk Producers Federation discussing lower milk prices and poor margins.

More with Travis Mateer with University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist talks about increased interest and growth in the beef industry. Also shares information on a new research project taking place at the Orr Beef Research Center.

Travis Mateer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist, shares an update on cattle prices, pasture and feed conditions.

Chad Leman, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the impact of California’s Prop 12 and the implications for Illinois pig farmers.

Dr. Katherine Bradley, Purina Dairy Research Scientist, talks about getting research to product and talks gut-health research & the future.

Jeff Gebke, Purina Dairy Nutritionist in Clinton County talks about his commitment to dairy farmers and Midwest dairy farms.

Laura Tavera, Dairy Nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition, talks about Purina’s program to help dairy farmers train and retain farm labor and talent.

Dr. Alex Tebbe, Dairy Technical Specialist & Consultant with Purina, shares his Illinois background and career path.

Paige Van Dyke, Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, talks with RFD Radio’s Jim Taylor about her year of service and her livestock activities in College.

Part 2 of a conversation with Thad Tharp in Monmouth, District 14 Director Illinois Beef Checkoff. Thad talks with RFD’s Rita Frazer about the benefits of being involved and investing in the industry.

Thad Tharp, Dist. 14 Director Illinois Beef Checkoff, talks about his cattle farm near Monmouth.

Rita Frazer chats with Illinois Pork Producers Association District 1 Director Jill Brokaw of Mercer County at the first ever Illinois Bacon Day at the state capital this week.

Livingston County Pig Farmer, Kent Blunier from the Illinois State Capitol yesterday as Illinois Pork Producers Association celebrated Illinois Bacon Day.