Prairie Farmer Master Farmer Class 2024-Lou Lamoreux-Lanark, Illinois

Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs & Food Systems, talks about the details of the Avian Flu detection in U.S. dairy herds.

Dr. Steve Meyer, Ever Ag, talks more about the U.S. pig business. Meyer talks herd health, this weeks Hogs & Pigs Report and factors that could change the price outlook later this year.

Dr. Steve Meyer Ever Ag, talks about the spring pig markets and potential impact from Tyson’s recent plant closure announcement.

Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau, on the Black Vulture Depridation permit process.

Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers, talked with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about a special fly-in to DC this week. Tirey along with her pork producer leaders, traveled to Washington and were able to talk with legislators about the potential impact of Prop 12 on the industry, and made another push for assistance in a farm bill moved this spring.

Part 2 with an Illinois farmer taking donations to Texas to help farmers there who suffered from the wildfires in February. Montgomery County farmer, Dominic Ruppert talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about why he wants to help ranchers several states away this spring.

Part 1 with an Illinois farmer taking donations to Texas to help farmers there who suffered from the wildfires in February. Montgomery County farmer, Dominic Ruppert talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer about why he wants to help ranchers several states away this spring.

Devin Bollman, Communications & Membership Manager, Illinois Beef Association talks about the Illinois Junior Beef Association Points Show Program for 2024.

Lana Shovlin, Illinois Pork Producers talks about the on-line pork merchandise store and the Illinois Pork Scholarships now available through the IPPA.