Chad Leman News Today

The Leman family of Eureka, Illinois, is among farmers featured in a commercial to air regionally during Super Bowl 58 on Feb. 11, 2024.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association is leading a call to members of the Illinois congressional delegation for a legislative remedy to state-by-state livestock production requirements.

Farm families from Livingston, Woodford, Knox and Morgan counties will be featured in a new ad during Super Bowl LVIII as part of the "We are the 96%" campaign.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A shakeup on the pork shelves at the grocery store is coming as local pig farmers prepare for the January 1 implementation of a California animal welfare law mandating larger space requirements for pigs, cows and chickens. The fourth largest in the country, Illinois' pork industry contributes nearly $14 billion to [...]

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A shakeup on the pork shelves at the grocery store is coming as local pig farmers prepare for the January 1 implementation of a California animal welfare law mandating larger space requirements for pigs, cows and chickens. The fourth largest in the country, Illinois' pork industry contributes nearly $14 billion to [...]

Pork Power program helps producers donate pork that is processed at local lockers and then donated to those in need.

Illinois Pork Producers Association President Chad Leman talks about ag labor challenges, team roping and Pork Month.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair may have been a little different this year, but it was still a big hit with all those that celebrated

Recipients excel in advocating for agriculture, especially the pork industry.

Four local students are getting financial help with their education, thanks to the Illinois Pork Producers Association. The Association offers several scholarships every year to students who are pursuing a higher education degree at a two or four-year institution and have an interest in the pork industry. Recipients are chosen based on activities, IPPA involvement […]