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Agribusiness News with Colleen Callahan

The World’s Greatest Farming Area Listens to Colleen Callahan on WGFA

colleencallahan1As a member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Colleen Callahan was born and raised on the farm in Iroquois County, Colleen is a national spokesperson for agribusiness interests and Illiana farmers in the WGFA listening area on 94.1 WGFA. As a past President of the NAFB, WGFA Agribusiness director Colleen Callahan has received the 2005 Friend of Agriculture Award, the 2005 IL Farm Bureau Eagle Award for Excellence and is the WEEK-TV’S 25 Women in Leadership Award recipient in 2004. Colleen has been an active member of the NAFB for over 30 years.

Colleen Callahan grew up with and at WGFA and has returned as the Voice of Agriculture in Illiana for the 19 counties served by WGFA Radio. WGFA programs an unmatched daily schedule of local, state and national farm programming. Our broadcast day is packed with the critical information local agriculture professionals need to make sound business decisions, including the latest agricultural news, local market prices, and comprehensive local weather forecasts, rain gauge reports, and severe weather coverage.

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Ag Programming Highlights on 94.1 WGFA

5AM

  • Farming America/National Farm Report
  • Ag Weather
  • Agribusiness
  • RFD’s Illinois Livestock Reports with Rita Fraiser

6AM

  • Almanac of American Agriculture
  • Colleen’s Agri Business Report – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Illini Farm Report
  • Ag Calandar
  • Colleen’s Farm Focus – Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Soybean Reports with Rita Frasier

7-9AM and throughout the day

  • Pollen Reports
  • Soil, Moisture and other weather info
  • Local News, Weather, Sports, Regional/Local Items
  • Colleen’s Ag Connection

9AM

  • Opening Markets for Grain and Livestock
  • 10:40, 11:20, 12:30, 1:50 Market Reports plus Closing Grain/Livestock Reports

10AM

  • AgriTalk on AM 1360

NOON HOUR

  • Colleen’s Agri Business Reports – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Colleen’s Ag Connection on Thursdays
  • Other News, Weather and Ag Related Reports.
  • RFD Noon Block on AM 1360

AFTERNOON
News/Weather/Sports/Markets Spread Throughout

Agribusiness Update 2010 2 8 Part 2

February 7, 2010

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Approximately 1,300 producers, exhibitors and guests attended the 2010 Illinois Pork Expo last week in Peoria.  The Expo was sponsored by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and included several changes to improve the show and make it more relevant to pork producers.  Colleen Callahan has the report.

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 8 Part 1

February 7, 2010

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The USDA’s announcement to regroup on the decision to institute a National Animal Identification System has met with mixed reviews.  One farm policy research group, the Wisconsin-based Cornucopia Institute applauds the decision.  The National Pork Producers Council agrees with the need for a system.  Colleen Callahan has more [...]

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 5 Part 2

February 3, 2010

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The EPA Regulations Confirm Ethanol’s Environmental Superiority Over Gasoline.  While the National Corn Growers Association says it agrees with THAT, it disagrees on the EPA’s thought process.  Colleen Callahan explains. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 5 Part 1

February 3, 2010

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The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the final rule for implementing the Renewable Fuels Standard.  What does the Renewable Fuels Industry say about it?  For or against?  Colleen Callahan has the answer

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 3 Part 2

February 3, 2010

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Farmland cash rents are steady for this coming crop year.  Colleen Callahan has the details. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 3 Part 1

February 3, 2010

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It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday, but the entire season has been SUPER for Indiana students because of a partnership between the Indiana corn and soybean checkoffs and the Indianapolis Colts.  Colleen Callahan explains.

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 1 Part 2

February 1, 2010

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With increased public attention surrounding the use of antibiotics by farmers and the potential impact on public health, Illinois pork producers are providing information to aid the public discussion on a safe U.S. food supply.  Colleen Callahan has the details of the announcement.

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Agribusiness Update 2010 2 1 Part 1

January 31, 2010

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The “Best of Show” goes to a local young man in a national livestock competition.  Colleen Callahan tells us who, how and what. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 29 Part 2

January 27, 2010

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In its January 2010 issue, Farm Industry News unveiled its annual Award winners. All of the new products appeared in the magazine during the past 12 months and were selected, based on the reader’s interest.  Colleen Callahan shares the “Top 10 List.” 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 29 Part 1

January 27, 2010

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 29 Part 1
Why do Farmers Farm?  Is it because they inherited the land?  Or because Dad or Grandpa expects it?  Colleen Callahan reports on a survey that provides the answers.  

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 27 Part 2

January 24, 2010

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Remember Bio Town USA in Reynolds, Indiana?  Well Reynolds remains, but Bio Town almost wasn’t.  But Colleen Callahan has an update on the efforts by the Town Board President who says Bio Town USA will become a reality. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 27 Part 1

January 24, 2010

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Smithfield Foods is closing its Sioux City Hog Processing Facility.  Colleen Callahan has the details. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 25 Part 2

January 24, 2010

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“2, 4, 6, 8, who needs another trait?”  That’s the question posed in this week’s Corn Belt Update, by Iowa State agronomist Roger Elmore.  Colleen Callahan explains his reference to multi-“traited” corn. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 25 Part 1

January 24, 2010

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The National Soybean Research Laboratory, headquartered at the University of Illinois, is assisting with a significant effort to help the survivors of the Haitian earthquake.  Colleen Callahan has the details. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 2

January 21, 2010

Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 2
The biodiesel industry has all but shut down.  Why?  Colleen Callahan explains.
 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 1

January 21, 2010

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 22 Part 1
According to AgriMarketing, Monsanto has announced it will continue to cooperate with the U.S. Department of Justice.  Colleen Callahan explains. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 20 Part 2

January 19, 2010

Agribusiness Update 2010 1 20 Part 2
Scientists are questioning Farm Bureau’s climate stance.  Colleen Callahan shares the story from AgriPulse. 

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Agribusiness Update 2010 1 20 Part 1

January 19, 2010

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Agriculture in Afghanistan is completely different than agriculture in the United States.  But Colleen Callahan reports on the emphasis that the USDA is placing on production in that region. 

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Agribusiness Update Part 2

January 17, 2010

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Where are market prices headed?  One ag economist weights in with his opinion…following last week’s USDA Crop Production Report.  Colleen Callahan reports.
 

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