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.