RFD Today- May 26, 2021 - a podcast by Illinois Farm Bureau

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau provides commentary on state and national issues. Livestock issues ranging from the disparity in the livestock industry, status of second round of CFAP payments to swine producers, line speeds in processing plants were covered. The proposed redistricting maps for Illinois Legislative Districts wraps up the discussion. Brad Zwilling, VP of data analysis, FBFM discusses grain land farmland ownership, farmland prices and cash rent or crop share agreements for the last 5 years and ways to get young farmers involved. Crystal Williams, Pioneer Agronomist provides an update from NE Illinois. Grant Hammer, Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Illinois and Brenda McMillan Cass County Administrative Coordinator highlight programs in that part of the state.

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