Livestock Report

Part three from the Hartman Dairy. Joann and her son, Kenny Hartman Jr., talk about their famous bull that is known around the world and the statue of Glendell Arlinda Chief that is still graces the entrance to their farm.

Part two of a conversation with Joann Hartman of Monroe County on her life as a dairy farmer and in the board room for the National Holstein Association.

Joann Hartman, the first female president of the National Holstein Association, and an Illinois farmer that has made a tremendous impact in the dairy industry.

Part two with the Lidy family feeding cattle in Clinton County. Today RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer talks with Dave Lidy about taking advantage of every opportunity for reducing the cost of feed and shares the story of how recently they were able to utilize wheat from a storm damaged grain bin.

RFD Radio Network's Rita Frazer begins a three-part series with the Lidy family who feed cattle in Clinton & Fayette Co.’s and are kings of recycling!

Toni Dunker, Advance Trading on impacts of a declining hog market while the cattle market is skyrocketing.

Toni Dunker, Advance Trading on impacts of a declining hog market while the cattle market is skyrocketing.

Kevin Good, Cattle Fax, talks about Fridays USDA Cattle-on-Feed & Inventory Report and how it reflects on the market and Dr. Paul Walker President of the Illinois Beef Association talks about the importance of IBA membership.

More with Larry Martin as the family celebrates his 80th birthday. He reflects on the importance of livestock to his family.

Martin Auction Service 75th anniversary and Larry Martin’s 80th Birthday. Rita Frazer shares a story that includes years of customer service and a commitment to family and livestock.

Farmweek's Dan Grant talks today with Robert “Rocky” Hackman of Menard County about his run with twin calves on his farm!

Part two with Amanda Radke. Today she talks about her support for the All-American Beef Battalion and her recent appointment to the National Ag Campaign Advisory Council.

Part 1 with Amanda Radke. Radke is a fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell, SD, who speaks to farmers and ranchers across the country. In today’s livestock report, Radke talks about the importance of speaking the truth about agriculture.

Part two of a conversation with Chad Leman, President of the Illinois Pork Producers. In today’s report Leman talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about planting activity and pig prices

Chad Leman President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about the ‘Illinois Pork Producers Resource Guide to Establishing Your International Worker’. The guide is available at www.ilpork.com .

Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers, talks about issues facing pig farmers, a recent trip to D.C. and new information about the Producers Resource Guide now available to help producers with labor issues on their farm.

Tasha Bunting, Associate Director IFB Commodities & Livestock talks about updates in proposed changes in animal ID/tagging for cattle and bison, the Illinois black vulture depredation permit program and the IVET application process for students heading to Vet School.

Mike Bever, Tillamook Creamery Executive VP of Operations, talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about Tillamook’s purchase of the former Prairie Farms Ice Cream Plant in Decatur.

Livestock Report- From the Country Financial Studio- Lana Shovlin Director of Communications for the Illinois Pork Producers Association talks Easter Ham with RFD’s Rita Frazer

Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks with RFD’s Rita Frazer about spring programs for pig farmers, including opportunity with the Illinois Tree Buffer Initiative

Dr. Paul Walker President of the Illinois Beef Association Part 2- Walker visits with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about the strong investment in youth and young leaders across the state.

Dr. Paul Walker President of the Illinois Beef Association talks about the importance of membership and the busy spring legislative session in Springfield.

Tasha Bunting Associate Director Commodities and Livestock Illinois Farm Bureau talks about proposals for changes in livestock operations including the official tagging system for cattle & bison from visual to electronic & visual and the proposal to strengthen ‘the product of the U.S.’ label.

Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Dusty Oedekoven, chief veterinarian with the National Pork Board, on containing foreign animal disease to protect export markets.

Dr. Dusty Oedekoven chief veterinarian with the National Pork Board on containing foreign animal disease.