May Beef Month* Al and Karen Lyman, Henry County farmers talk about their life together in the cattle industry and the benefits of IBA membership and service to the industry.

Part two-Dr. Olivia Genther-Schroeder Purina Animal Nutrition Senior Manager Dairy Feed Research & Development talks more about the growing trend to feeding dairy-beef cross calves and making the most of the first 12 weeks of life.

Rita Frazer has coverage from the Purina Animal Nutrition, speaking with researcher Olivia Genther-Schroeder.

RFD Livestock Report is with Peter Vitalliano with National Milk Producers Federation discussing lower milk prices and poor margins.

More with Travis Mateer with University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist talks about increased interest and growth in the beef industry. Also shares information on a new research project taking place at the Orr Beef Research Center.

Travis Mateer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist, shares an update on cattle prices, pasture and feed conditions.

Chad Leman, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the impact of California’s Prop 12 and the implications for Illinois pig farmers.

Dr. Katherine Bradley, Purina Dairy Research Scientist, talks about getting research to product and talks gut-health research & the future.

Jeff Gebke, Purina Dairy Nutritionist in Clinton County talks about his commitment to dairy farmers and Midwest dairy farms.

Laura Tavera, Dairy Nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition, talks about Purina’s program to help dairy farmers train and retain farm labor and talent.