Tag: livestock

ILLINOIS FARMERS SO FAR AVOIDING NEED TO EUTHANIZE EXCESS LIVESTOCK

Some meat processing plants have become hot spots for COVID-19 infections, leading to some shutdowns and a glut of livestock that is ready for harvest. The fear is that farmers … Read More

Ag After Hours: The Future of Meat

Join us Feb. 6 at the McLean County Farm Bureau building in Bloomington from  for an Ag After Hours. Our guest speakers will be Dr. Justin Rickard, Illinois State University … Read More

Certified Livestock Manager Training – Springfield

In Illinois, livestock producers with more than 300 animal units must be trained and certified in manure handling procedures. University of Illinois Extension will offer training workshops including two in … Read More

Certified Livestock Manager Training – Springfield

In Illinois, livestock producers with more than 300 animal units must be trained and certified in manure handling procedures. University of Illinois Extension will offer training workshops including two in … Read More

IL Swine Day 2019 – African Swine Fever

What happens if African Swine Fever spreads to the U.S.? Illinois? Your farm? Prepare for the worst case scenario at Illinois Swine Day December 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 … Read More