Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Bjerga

Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

The Mauston School District picked up one of Wisconsin's Farm-to-School grants, and it's moving their locally grown food effort forward.  Charitee Seebecker finds out what's happening with school coordinator, Jacqui Peyer.Craig Trnka is the CEO of the World Championship Blacksmiths, LLC. He explains how blacksmithing has evolved and gives us perspective into the life of a blacksmith. USDA is implementing new testing requirements for dairy cattle crossing state lines.  It's all about monitoring HPAI in the dairy population. Stephanie Hoff gets the details from Alan Bjerga, from the National Milk Producers Federation.Meet Cierra Essock, one of the six finalists for the Alice in Dairyland position.  Essock is currently an agriculture instructor at Hustisford.  Pam Jahnke visits with her. Bryce Windecker, broker analyst with EverAg, gives Pam Jahnke perspective on how the market's reacting to the USDA announcement, and where the appetite is for cheese and butter.  He says the volatility in the Class III milk market has gotten some attention for cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported. Specifically, the cows will get tested for Influenza A viruses which include the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The federal order starts on Monday. Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National MilkProducers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that's changing.

The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National MilkProducers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that's changing.

Thursday's AOA began with Economist Matt Clark of Terrain to discuss the health of the rural economy more broadly as summer 2023 approaches. Alan Bjerga, SVP of Communications at the National Milk Producers Federation next explained the dairy industries goal by updating the Federal Milk Marketing Orders for the first time in over 20 years. Dr. Jim Mintert, Director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University joined us for an update on the Ag Economy Barometer. Dennis Smith of Archer Financial Services closed out the show with a look at the pullback in the cattle industry.

AOA ended the month of February with Casey Seymour of Moving Iron LLC, who discussed the ag equipment market and what his dealer connections are expecting in 2023. In segment 2, Ethan Lane, VP of Government Affairs with NCBA discussed the Brazilian BSE case and how the US should be responding. In segment 3, Alan Bjerga, Senior VP Communications with the National Milk Producers Federation explained the FDA's recent guidelines on the labeling of milk and alternative "milk" products not made from dairy and how it's a step in the right direction. DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing ended the show with a discussion of the soybean market's Tuesday collapse.  

IFB President Richard Guebert talks AFBF annual meeting including Illinois policy adoption. Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement manager Gracie Pierson highlights the “We are the 96” ad campaign involving the Illinois Farm Families Coalition. Montgomery Farm Bureau Manager Katie Wilson introduces us to Carroll County Farm Bureau Manager Chas Heeren in her Manager to Manager segment. Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation chats ag policy with a new Congress being seated.

National Milk Producers Federation's Alan Bjerga talks about the existing myths that plant-based dairy products are going to put conventional dairy out of business and why it will never happen.

National Milk Producers Federation's Alan Bjerga talks about the existing myths that plant-based dairy products are going to put conventional dairy out of business and why it will never happen.

National Milk Producers Federation Vice President, Alan Bjerga shares his thoughts on plant-based drinks claiming to be milk.

National Milk Producers Federation Vice President, Alan Bjerga shares his thoughts on plant-based drinks claiming to be milk.

We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel in Wednesday's show. We talk garden clean-up with U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson. We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson. Alan Bjerga checks in from the National Milk Producers Federation. And we finish the show with a segment from the Illinois Soybean Association.

Wednesday show features a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel. He discusses the Illinois Harvest Permit. We talk dairy numbers with Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation. We get a regular update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We talk Supreme Court arguments concerning California's Prop 12 with American Farm Bureau Federation's Travis Cushman and finish the show checking in with Grant Hamer of Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up, and milk drinking is down, but that's changing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plant-based beverages are not milk and, according to National Milk Producers Federation Sr. Vice President Alan Bjerga, dairy milk is still going strong.

Plant-based beverages are not milk and, according to National Milk Producers Federation Sr. Vice President Alan Bjerga, dairy milk is still going strong.

Alan Bjerga, SVP of Communications at the National Milk Producers Federation, discusses the complexities of addressing concerns for dairy farmers across the country, both in the Farm Bill and through other policy. The 2023 Farm Bill will be Alan Bjerga's 5th Farm Bill, and he has been working in the agriculture industry his entire career. This podcast isn't financial, legal, or medical advice, but we do discuss how we might invest our resources in systems and policies for a healthier society. If you'd like to learn more about today's topic and other public policy issues, check out the website: TheJusticePodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bobby-stroup/support

Thursday's show includes a conversation with Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation. We learn about a youth livestock auction in Mercer County. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins checks in to discuss an atrazine proposal from the EPA. We finish the show with content from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

We talk broadband issues with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs. We celebrate World Milk Day with Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation. And we finish the show recognizing two IAA Foundation scholarship recipients.

Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis joins the show today. He discusses E-15 summer use and a piece of legislation he is introducing involving pesticide regulations. Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel talks transportation issues and we get a monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. The National Milk Producer Federation's Alan Bjerga tells us about a dairy quiz. The show finishes with a Pioneer agronomy update.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, talks about priorities the organization's board will undertake this week.

Wednesday's show features a talk with Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation. Alan details the NMPF's board agenda this week. We also learn about Golden Prairie Popcorn, an exhibitor at last weekend's Illinois Product Expo. We chat with Brock Tarr, an FFA adviser and ag teacher from Newton High School. Katie Wilson wraps up the show featuring a manager to manager segment, highlighting Kendall/Grundy County.

Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation joins the show to talk about about NMPF submitting comments to the EPA regarding the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. We hear from BASF's Robby Upton as he talks supply chain issues. Illinois Farm Bureau's Gracie Pierson provides a consumer engagement update. We finish the show with University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi promoting a Mental Health First Aid program.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation talks about labeling standards around milk alternatives like soy and almond milk. Julie Hewitt, Executive Director Illinois NREC, talks fertilizer availability and pricing and how her association is involved. Julie Tomlinson, Energy Sales with South Central FS facility that received storm damage in last Friday's storms. Dr. Aaron Hager U of I Extension Weed Scientist on the latest news on Dicamba resistance in Illinois.

Rodney Knittel, Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, talks about the Federal Infrastructure package and what it means for Illinois, Knittel also talks about upcoming UCR registration deadline coming up for 2022 and gave early details for the 2022 Rules for the Road IFB Programs. Brent Clark of Saline River Farms describes the hope for a new pork and beef processing plant being built by a solid group of farmers and business partners in Williamson County. Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, talks about global food standards and food labeling and previews the NMPF's upcoming annual meeting. Jenny Ring Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers shares details of the final four in the IHSA Pork and Pigskin Championship, Pork Power update for November and a grant program for 4-H and FFA groups.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation. They talk about 2020 Milk Consumption numbers.Trucking with Rodney Knittel, Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, talks harvest and rural road safety. He also addresses supply chain issues – specifically the need for truck drivers.Ted Ufkes, COO Professional Swine Management talks pork exports and demand. #BlueJacketsonRFDRadio highlights with Tolono Unity FFA Members Olivia Shike and Marie Baxley.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation talks about Federal Milk Marketing and Exports. Alan covers the upcoming World Dairy Expo in late September/early October. Dr. Paul Walker, President Illinois Beef Association talks about the importance of Local Beef associations and membership in IBA. Rodney Knittel, Assistant Director of Transportation, and Infrastructure with Illinois Farm Bureau, talks trucking and transportation issues important as harvest ramps up.Highlight of FFA Members #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio. Max Griffey, Sycamore FFA member, talks with Jim Taylor about being a National Proficiency Finalist in Ag Mechanics.

Conversation with Congressman Darin LaHood on the Real and Human Infrastructure Bills, IDNR Director Colleen Callahan covers State Fairs from Springfield-to DuQuoin, camping in Illinois, IRAP-Illinois Recreational Access Program, Hunting seasons and fall. Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation shares information on needed federal support to dairy farmers. Markets with Karl Setzer.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, talks about the dairy industry's place in climate policy conversation.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, talks about the dairy industry's place in climate policy, infrastructure and other federal policy issues.Bill Bodine, Directory of Business and Regulatory Affairs, shares Illinois Farm Bureau's involvement in the broadband issue and actions being taken to improve access in rural areas.Rodney Knittel, Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, talks about training programs for drivers of all experience levels, current issues in transportation and what drivers need to know ahead of the upcoming harvest season.Sydney Miller from Fayette County shares information about her participation in the Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Veterinary Education Training program.State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks about ratings received by the state in reflection of improved financial standings and the COVID vaccine lottery and other activities his office is involved in this summer.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation shares information on trade opportunities for high quality US dairy products coming out of COVID-19.

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, on EPA's announcement of reversing current rules regarding navigable waters and what the process will be for potential new rulemaking.Lauren also discusses a webinar series hosted by the International Soil Carbon Network that will highlight a scientific approach on what Carbon Trading is and what the options are available to Farmers.State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides information on programs added or enhanced through the recently concluded General Assembly Session. Programs highlighted are the Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, improvements to the Unclaimed Property Program, and the cream of the crop photo contest.Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation shares information on trade opportunities for high quality US dairy products coming out of COVID-19. Infrastructure legislation and how that impacts agriculture and dairy was also highlighted.Weather with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, on environmental legislation that improves the good work already being done by dairy farmers and port congestion and its impact on dairy exports.

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation in Washington, D.C. updates on the current events and policy of the Dairy industry.For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

This podcast features a conversation with Rita Frazer and Alan Bjerga with National Milk Producers.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Soy Transportation Coalition Ex. Dir. Mike Steenhoek gives an update on grain transportation, NMPF’s Alan Bjerga update efforts to get FDA to enforce labeling laws and NCBA CEO Colin Woodall addresses differences in the beef industry over ways to address concerns with cattle markets.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture AFBF’s Dave Salmonsen explains the recent WTO ruling against the US over tariffs on China, Kerns & Associates economist Steve Meyer updates the issues impacting the pork market, Stone X chief economist Arlan Suderman gives his harvest market outlook and NMPF’s Alan Bjerga outlines a new web page of resource material for producers dealing with natural disasters.

Alan Bjerga, with the National Milk Producers Federation, joins the conversation to chat about Senate and House moooves regarding important ag bills.For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Host Rita Frazer and DeLoss Jahnke enjoy a visit with Richard Guebert, President of Illinois Farm Bureau, Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois, and Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Association.For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

This podcast brings an update on the Illinois Beef Association meeting in July. IBA's Jill Johnson joins Rita Frazer to chat about social distancing rules at the meeting, election news, and policy information.DeLoss Jahnke will also check-in with Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President of Communication at The National Milk Producers Federation.For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

A conversation with Alan Bjerga

Rita talks with Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers Federation.

Questions about the supply chains for many products have come to light during recent days. Alan Bjerga of the National Milk Producers Federation talks about how the dairy industry is working to answer some of those questions.

Rita talks with Alan Bjerga from NMPF about Dairy and D.C.

Rita talks dairy issues with Alan Bjerga, and weather with Dan Hicks at Freese-Noits Weather.

Rita talks with Ellyn Ferguson of Congressional Quietly, and Alan Bjerga. DeLoss speaks with Travis Mateer.

Rita talks USMCA and DMC program for 2020 with Alan Bjerga of the Nation Milk Producers Federation.

A preview from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City, plus Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Producers.

Rita talks with Ted Ufkes CFO Professional Swine Management about October Pork Month, pig numbers and prices. As well as Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation about trade. Also, we look at harvest progress in different parts of the state; Mark Holbrook at Western Grain Marketing, where many of their customers have been delayed by rain, and Mike Wilson of Wabash Valley FS, where farmer’s have been hitting it hard for three weeks.

Rita talks with Alan Bjerga with National Milk Producers Federation about key issues effecting dairy farmers, trade and the DMC Dairy Margin Coverage program . Also joining Rita U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Illinois representative of the 14th Congressional District as well as Bill Bodine Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs.

In this edition of “Best of RFD,” we’ll highlight the most important news of the week, including an interview with Alan Bjerga, the new Senior Vice President of Communications for the National Milk Producers Federation, about the dairy industry and more.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey discusses prevent plant acres and MFP details, INTL FC Stone economist Arlan Suderman gives his market outlook and Alan Bjerga with NMPF discusses a new dairy initiative by Chobani.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture CPA Paul Neiffer gives a tax update, Tom Sleight, President & CEO of the US Grains Council explains the impact of the government shutdown on marketing programs and Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation discusses labeling of imitation dairy products.      

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Jarrod Sutton with the National Pork Board discusses new information on consumer eating habits, Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation reviews survey results on consumer reaction to imitation dairy products and OFW attorney Gary Baise explains a recent court decision on an Iowa ag law.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Dave Juday with World Perspectives discusses the latest numbers showing the value of meat exports, Alan Bjerga with National Milk Producers Federation gives the dairy industry's naughty and nice list for food companies using milk labels and trade analyst Paul Drazek discusses recent China purchases.

Dr. Ellen Wald, energy analyst and President of Transversal Consulting, to discuss why Saudi Aramco is pursuing the Sabic deal in place of an IPO, and what this means for the kingdom. Alan Bjerga, agriculture reporter for Bloomberg, on what the world will eat in the next decade.  Bob Mintz, former federal prosecutor and Partner at McCarter & English, on what constitutes a campaign election violation, and what the risks are for President Trump. George Schultze, head of Schultze Asset Management, discusses the distressed equities and debt markets, including Tesla and opportunities in coal.  Hosted by Lisa Abramowicz and Pimm Fox. 

Clive Crook, Bloomberg Opinion Editor, on outlook for Theresa May and Brexit, following the departure of top Brexiter Boris Johnson.Robert Lawrence, Professor of International Trade and Investment at Harvard Kennedy School and former economic advisor to President Bill Clinton, on the global supply chain and whether trade globalization be undone at this point. Alan Bjerga, agriculture reporter for Bloomberg, on how U.S. soybean farmers are being impacted by trade wars. Josh Lohmeier, Head of US Investment Grade Credit at Aviva Investors, on the impact of recent M&A deals and how investors can navigate the corporate credit landscape. 

Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co. and a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on the factors that will make U.S. housing even less affordable. Mike McGlone, Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Alan Bjerga, Bloomberg agriculture reporter, on the perfect storm hitting agriculture commodities. Karen Ubelhart, Industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on GE's divestiture plans.Elliot Weissbluth, Founder and CEO of HighTower, on their recent acquisitions, wealth management and fiduciary investing.

Ricardo Hausmann, Harvard economist and Former Minister of Planning for Venezuela, discusses Venezuela’s elections and economic outlook.Alan Bjerga, agriculture reporter for Bloomberg, on how the agriculture sector is hurting from GOP policies on trade, NAFTA, and the rejection of farm legislation in the House.Leigh Curyer, CEO of uranium mining company NexGen Energy, on how Russia may countersanction uranium, and the outlook for nuclear energy. Travis Briggs, CEO of ROBO Global, on investing in robotics, automation and AI.

Marian Harkin, European Union Parliament Member representing Ireland, discusses Brexit and the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Jennifer Bartashus, Senior U.S. Food Retail Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Alan Bjerga, Bloomberg agriculture reporter, on Walmart: farming drones and e-commerce whistle blower.Chuck Lieberman, Bloomberg Prophet and Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner Advisors Capital Management LLC, on more bad news for the MLP sector. Dr. Eric Cole, CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting, and former Technical Director for the C.I.A. who served on the Cybersecurity Commission for President Obama, discusses the Russian hack on US critical infrastructure.

In this week’s episode, Steve talks with Alan Bjerga, agricultural reporter at Bloomberg News. Steve and Alan discuss the changing landscape of American agriculture, and Alan provides his perspective on the state of agriculture news reporting in the U.S.

Alan Bjerga, an agriculture reporter at Bloomberg, says Hurricane Irma threatens $1.2 billion of Florida crops. Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, talks about how hurricanes like Harvey and Irma impact retail. Shira Ovide, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, discusses news that Amazon is shopping for a second U.S. headquarters with as many as 50,000 employees. Finally, Marvin Loh, a senior global markets strategist at BNY Mellon, talks about central banks and risk asset response to geopolitics.

As part of Infrastructure Week 2017, Bloomberg gathered federal and local leaders in Washington DC for a conversation on the critical challenges facing cities and states around the country. David Gura spoke with Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty & Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. Amy Morris and Alan Bjerga spoke with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.

As part of Infrastructure Week 2017, Bloomberg gathered federal and local leaders in Washington DC for a conversation on the critical challenges facing cities and states around the country. David Gura spoke with Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty & Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. Amy Morris and Alan Bjerga spoke with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Henry Meyer, a politics reporter for Bloomberg in Moscow, discusses the Kremlin's growing fears that a meaningful detente with the U.S. may not be achieved. John Augustine, CIO of Huntington Bank, discusses the Fed, the economy and investing under a Donald Trump administration. Jonathan Bernstein, a columnist for Bloomberg View, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why hundreds of still-empty staff positions could cause Trump's administration to struggle. Finally, Alan Bjerga, co-host of Bloomberg Radio's "Politics Policy and Power," discusses Sonny Perdue being nominated for agriculture secretary, key issues for the agriculture sector and Steven Mnuchin's confirmation hearing.