Livestock Report
Rita Frazer and the RFD Radio network provide a daily update on the Livestock Industry as a vital part of the state's agriculture sector. This is the daily radio program repurposed as a podcast.
Episodes
May 3, 2024 • 4 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau's Tasha Bunting with the latest on HPAI.
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May 2, 2024 • 4 mins
IAA Foundation Scholarship Distinguished Scholar Justin Huff, Second year Vet student
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April 30, 2024 • 4 mins
Dr. Mark Ernst, IDOA State Veterinarian on the monitoring H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle and the new requirements that went to effect yesterday, April 29, that mandates testing of for interstate movement of dairy cattle as well as mandatory reporting of positive results to limit the spread of the disease.
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April 29, 2024 • 4 mins
Taylorville’s Lizzie Schafer talked with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer at the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture at Joliet Junior College on Friday about the lessons learned in FFA and the opportunity open to young people in the livestock industry.
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April 26, 2024 • 4 mins
Part 2 with Alan Bjerga National Milk Federation-talking through the USDA announcement this week that will mandate testing of dairy cattle prior to interstate movement , to protect livestock from the further spread of HPAI in the dairy herd.
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April 25, 2024 • 4 mins
Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producer Federation, with the latest on HPAI in the dairy industry, along with information on USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announcement made yesterday that would require mandatory testing for interstate movement of dairy cattle in the U.S.
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April 23, 2024 • 4 mins
Jill Brokaw, Sustainability Coordinator National Pork Board, talks about environmental successes for the pork industry on Earth Day 2024.
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April 22, 2024 • 4 mins
Amanda Radke, farmer, and beef ambassador with an Earth Day message for cattle producers
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April 18, 2024 • 4 mins
Part 2 with Corey Scott, new CEO Midwest Dairy Association.
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April 17, 2024 • 4 mins
Meet the new Midwest Dairy CEO, Corey Scott
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April 15, 2024 • 4 mins
April is a special month for the Martin family in Clinton, celebrating the anniversary of Martin Auction Service (76 years) in 2024. Larry Martin and is daughter Lucy Martin Nord talk about the family connection to hard work, farm, family & livestock.
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April 12, 2024 • 4 mins
Jennifer Tirey, Exec. Director Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the spring fly-in to Washington D.C for the pork industry, talking about a federal solution to Prop 12, TN Visa support and trade. Tirey also worked at the state capitol this week to get Illinois Bacon Day on the books for May 1, 2024.
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April 11, 2024 • 4 mins
Dr. Jim Lowe details the research being done to find answers on the impact of bird flu on dairy cows
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April 10, 2024 • 4 mins
Dr. Jim Lowe with the latest updates on bird flu in dairy herds and information on research going on to help find answers for the rest of the livestock industry.
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April 9, 2024 • 4 mins
Dairy farmer, Lorilee Schultz of Orangeville, talks about her Grandmother Kaye Miller & her impact on their family and their dairy. Miller passed away Saturday at the age of 89. Schultz also works to recognize the contributions of female dairy farmers and encourages more women to become involved in ag leadership.
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April 8, 2024 • 4 mins
More with Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois professor. He talks with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer for an update on bird flu in dairy herds.
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