China 2009 MST

Hua Xia Dairy Farm

The IFB Market Study Tour to China will visit the Hua Xia Dairy Farm on March 4th.  Recently, a TV crew from America's Heartland - a public TV series that showcases agriculture - visited the farm.  The reporter is Jason Shoultz.

Illinois Farm Bureau and GROWMARK underwrite the broadcast of America's Heartland on PBS affiliates across Downstate Illinois. Check your local listings for broadcast times on your local PBS station.

A look at the Chinese swine industry

Dr. Lawrence Firkins from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine spoke recently at the Illinois Pork Expo in Peoria on the Chinese pork industry.   Dr. Firkins also spoke with RFD Radio's Tricia Braid Terry, who will be on the upcoming Market Study Tour to China.

We have available Dr. Firkin's Powerpoint presentation to the Illinois Pork Expo, plus the interview with RFD Radio.

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Download Dr Larry Firkins U of I