Livestock Report

Derek Dunkirk mid-Illinois pork producer is the new President of the Illinois Livestock Development Group. Dunkirk spoke with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about the opportunity to serve in the new role and about the pig business so far in 2023. RFD Illinois

Dr. Barry Pollard American Angus Association spoke with RFD’s Rita Frazer about his life as a neurosurgeon, a cattleman and the owner of several John Deere dealerships.

Wyoming farmer and Rancher, Mark Eisele is now President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Eisele spoke with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about the beef industry, membership and his best day on the ranch.

Andy & Sarah Lenkaitis, Dairy Farmers in Kane County, talk about their farm operation.

Dr. Robert Easter Honorary Master Farmer and livestock industry leader and farmer advocate.

Toni Dunker Advanced Trading talks about the hog market and next week’s Hogs & Pigs report

Curt Strode Fulton County Prairie Farmer Master, talks about his family, cattle, and service to the community.

Ron Moore of Warren County, ’23 Prairie Farmer Master Farmer. Ron talks about the family grain & livestock farm, family, and the future.

Rita Frazer talks with Blake Hadden, a young farmer & cattleman, who is happy to be a part of the family farm in Morgan County.

Robert Easter, Honorary Master Farmer 2023, on his life in the Illinois livestock industry and serving farmers and the University of Illinois.

Coverage of the National Pork Forum with DeLoss Jahnke as he talks with Kara Belke-Ungerman, VP Nutrition Health with National Pork Board, about pork’s nutritional benefits and how they’re using checkoff dollars to spread the word.

Josh St. Peters Executive Vice President Illinois Beef Association spoke to members at the Prairie Beef Association annual appreciation dinner in Clinton over the weekend. St. Peters gave updates on important state ag bills that made it out of the House and are heading to the Senate in Springfield.

Rita Frazer talks with Marcia Cooper & Larry Martin with the Prairie Beef Association at their Saturday night Appreciation Supper in Clinton. Prairie Beef was formed in 2016 and serves Macon, DeWitt and Piatt County through education and promotion.

Illinois Pork Producers, Executive Director of Illinois Pork Producers, and Chad Leman, President IPPA, highlight topics discussed at the Pork Industry Forum.

Tasha Bunting highlights proposed federal legislation that has potential to impact livestock production.

Mark Hartrich, Hartrich meats in St. Marie, IL talks about the schedule for 2023 and the demand for quality meats.

Lana Shovlin Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers talks about IPPA involvement at the National Pork Forum in Orlando this week, previews the Spring Fly-in to D.C. and the opening of the Illinois Tree Buffer Grant program for 2023.

Rita Frazer talks with Rick Howerton, Lighting by H&H, an Illinois based company represented at the Illinois Beef Expo in Springfield. He talks working with the farming community across the state.

Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association talks about the successful numbers and results from the Illinois Beef Expo.

TJ Curtin of T.J. Curtin Farms in Blue Mound with his children Will & Nora at the Illinois Beef Expo in Springfield last weekend. The family talks about memories made and success in the cattle business in Illinois.

Jeff Edwards Quality Systems Manager McDonald’s talks about the great partnership between McDonald’s and Agriculture.

Bond County Dairyman Kyle Johnson talks about the storm that hit their farm last week outside of Greenville. Major wind wiped out buildings and power, but the dairy cows and the parlor never missed a beat.

Tyler Schleich Warren County farmer and Territory Sales Manager Kent Feeds talks about his involvement in Illinois Farm Bureau, Tri-County Cattle & Illinois Beef Association.

Travis Meteer U of I Extension Beef Extension Specialist and IPT Sale Manager talks numbers from yesterday’s sale & more details about the cattle business in Illinois.

Devin Bollman Communications & Membership Manager Illinois Beef Association talks about the busy month for IBA and Josh St. Peters Executive VP IBA talks more about the schedule of events for The Illinois Beef Expo this weekend in Springfield.