Livestock Report

Part two with Jason Propst Swine Specialist FS Total Livestock Services talks about career opportunities in the pork industry.

Jason Propst Swine Specialist with FS Total Livestock Services talks about harvest, pork promotion and October Pork Month.

Dr. Bob Easter, Past President University of Illinois, talks about the critical role livestock plays in domestic and international circles.

DeLoss Jahnke talks with Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation about the cargo issue for exports with Asian trading partners.

Josh Fanter Mason County Farmer, along with his family invite neighbors, community members and fellow pork producers to an Open House for their new pigs barn October 5 near Kilbourne.

Mason County Farmer Josh Fanter talks about his entrance into hog farming.

Ivan Dozier, State Conservation NRCS, talks about conservation programs available through the inflation reduction act.

Part two with Dan Jennings, University of Illinois Extension Livestock Specialist & 4-H Livestock Ambassador Coordinator, talks about the wonderful group of young people that serve the industry this year.

Dan Jennings U of I Extension Livestock Specialist and 4-H Livestock Ambassador Coordinator talks about the young people across the state that support the industry and work to promote livestock

Grant Grebner Ag Instructor Illinois Central College talks about opportunities for young people in agriculture and the growing ag program at ICC.

Jennifer Tirey Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers talks about the fall fly-in to Washington D.C. for pork producers.

Part two with Dr. Dan Shike, University of Illinoit talks more about the late Dr. Doug Parrett, the famous bronzed steer Broadus White Socks and the revitalization of the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion.

Dr. Dan Shike, U of I Animal Sciences, tells the story of a very special steer, Broadus White Socks, and the bronzed replica of Broadus that is now a part of the revitalized Stock Pavilion at the University of Illinois

Part two of a conversation with Blane Olson, Logan County grain and livestock farmer. He talks about the success of their pig barn that was built a year ago the opportunity it provides for the future

Rita Frazer visits with Blane Olson, a Logan County farmer who celebrates the one year anniversary for the new pig barn on their farm. The 2,400 head wean to finish barn has added work & lots of opportunity.

AFBF Economist Bernt Nelson talks about the impact of HPAI on turkey supply and prices.

Dr. Bob Easter Past President and Colleges of ACES Dean University of Illinois talks about the need for the livestock industry and the advantages of the circulatory process that livestock provides in nature.

Rita Frazer visits with University of Illinois Vector Ecology Associate Scientist Dr. Holly Tuten about the threat of the Asian longhorned tick and Dr. Teresa Steckler--University of Illinois extension beef specialist also joins the conversation.

Rita Frazer visits with Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodities & Livestock Programs.

Dr. Doug Parrett remembered with reaction from Dr. Robert Easter, Past President University of Illinois & former student and beef producer T.J. Curtin.

Rita Frazer visits with University of Illinois Vector Ecology Associate Scientist Dr. Holly Tuten about the threat of the Asian longhorned tick and Dr. Teresa Steckler--University of Illinois extension beef specialist also joins the conversation.

Rita Frazer talks with TJ Curtin in Blue Mound about the cattle show season and lessons learned in the ring for his children.

We hear about the Red Hill volleyball team as they win the IHSA, Midwest Dairy and Undeniably Dairy TikTok Challenge.

Lana Shovlin, Director of Communications w/Illinois Pork Producers Assn. Highlights Illinois State Fair success and grants and promotions being offered to assist now that school is back in session.

Trevor Maiers, Adams County Beef producer, shares details on the second barn being finished on his farm.