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.

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.