RFD Today
Discussing agricultural policy issues, commodity market trends and more, RFD Today is your deep dive into the most relevant news stories of the day. In this show, hosts Rita Frazer and Jim Taylor interview industry decision-makers throughout the state, providing reaction to and analysis of the challenges and opportunities affecting your farm. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast. If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact radio@ilfb.org.
Episodes
April 24, 2025 • 53 mins
Monthly check-in with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
Illinois Corn Marketing Board member Terry Smith provides an update.
Andrea Duncan with Carlinville Tourism gives us a history lesson on the Macoupin County Courthouse.
Learning about Pivot Energy with Nate Mendez, Illinois territory manager.
Illinois Corn Marketing Board member Terry Smith provides an update.
Andrea Duncan with Carlinville Tourism gives us a history lesson on the Macoupin County Courthouse.
Learning about Pivot Energy with Nate Mendez, Illinois territory manager.
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April 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses a number of issues, including Family Farm Preservation Act and trade.
Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.
Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr promotes a Livestock Fitting Clinic.
Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker provides an update along the I-80 corridor in northern Illinois.
Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.
Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr promotes a Livestock Fitting Clinic.
Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker provides an update along the I-80 corridor in northern Illinois.
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April 22, 2025 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely takes a deep dive into the "2025 Tax Debate".
A chat with Cook County Farm Bureau leadership--President Janet McCabe and Vice President Gerry Kopping.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps spring weather thus far and discusses the outlook for the remainder of April and all of May.
A chat with Cook County Farm Bureau leadership--President Janet McCabe and Vice President Gerry Kopping.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps spring weather thus far and discusses the outlook for the remainder of April and all of May.
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April 21, 2025 • 53 mins
Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team members Alex Paul and Janella Neary highlight the strength of 4-H across the state.
Joel Barickman provides a CropWatcher report from Livingston County.
Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs historian David Engelbrecht talks the importance of county fairs in Illinois.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Joel Barickman provides a CropWatcher report from Livingston County.
Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs historian David Engelbrecht talks the importance of county fairs in Illinois.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
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April 18, 2025 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides his latest "Seven with Kevin" segment.
An update from American Farmland Trust.
A local effort in Golconda to refurbish an 1887 building into a community center.
We meet Jersey-Greene County Farm Bureau Manager Macey Wellhausen.
An update from American Farmland Trust.
A local effort in Golconda to refurbish an 1887 building into a community center.
We meet Jersey-Greene County Farm Bureau Manager Macey Wellhausen.
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April 17, 2025 • 53 mins
We visit with western Illinois native Jon DeClerck. He is being honored by the Texas Tech Department of Animal and Food Sciences Hall of Fame, earning the Graduate of Distinction with Advanced Degree Award.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes the Market Maker local foods directory.
Bryan Thomas, Specialty Crops Portfolio Manager at Bayer Crop Science discusses grain sorghum ...
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes the Market Maker local foods directory.
Bryan Thomas, Specialty Crops Portfolio Manager at Bayer Crop Science discusses grain sorghum ...
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April 16, 2025 • 53 mins
District 3 FCAE Program Advisor Allie Bode provides an Illinois ag education update.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs with some reminders for Financial Literacy Month.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses steps in changing your self-care routine.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from southern Illinois with Jeremiah Jones.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs with some reminders for Financial Literacy Month.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses steps in changing your self-care routine.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from southern Illinois with Jeremiah Jones.
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April 15, 2025 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow recaps his 29th Illinois Ag Legislative Day.
CropWatcher Ken Taake provides an update from Pulaski County in southern Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg discusses Nutrient Stewardship Field Days and pollinator grants.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks more rain in the forecast for the remainder of Apr...
CropWatcher Ken Taake provides an update from Pulaski County in southern Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg discusses Nutrient Stewardship Field Days and pollinator grants.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks more rain in the forecast for the remainder of Apr...
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April 14, 2025 • 53 mins
Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for April, Isabella Bunting from Dwight Township High School.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for April, Isabella Bunting from Dwight Township High School.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
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April 11, 2025 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan recaps Ag Legislative Day in Springfield.
IFB Associate Director of Transportation & Infrastructure Rodney Knittel with some reminders as spring planting ramps up.
Monthly visit with U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson.
IFB Associate Director of Transportation & Infrastructure Rodney Knittel with some reminders as spring planting ramps up.
Monthly visit with U-of-I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson.
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April 10, 2025 • 53 mins
Coverage of Illinois Ag Legislative Day in Springfield.
Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne talks ag education line item.
State Senators Andrew Chesney and Doris Turner highlight the Family Farm Preservation Act.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis recaps the day.
Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne talks ag education line item.
State Senators Andrew Chesney and Doris Turner highlight the Family Farm Preservation Act.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis recaps the day.
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April 9, 2025 • 53 mins
Sean Park, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, on the impact of dollar stores in rural communities.
CHS Agronomist Kurt Lahr discusses two products.
Kevin Raber, Wabash County, on the heavy rains experienced in southern Illinois last week.
CHS Agronomist Kurt Lahr discusses two products.
Kevin Raber, Wabash County, on the heavy rains experienced in southern Illinois last week.
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April 8, 2025 • 53 mins
A discussion on UTV/ATV safety with Roger Goines from the Illinois State Police and Kristin Huls from the U-of-I Extension.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson provides spring consumer engagement updates at the county farm bureau level.
Meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather recaps last week's heavy rains in southern Illinois.
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson provides spring consumer engagement updates at the county farm bureau level.
Meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather recaps last week's heavy rains in southern Illinois.
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April 7, 2025 • 53 mins
Dr. David Winchester from the City of Hope Cancer Center discusses skin cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.
Meteorologist Justin Gibbs from the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY talks rain totals in southern Illinois following last week's storm system.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Meteorologist Justin Gibbs from the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY talks rain totals in southern Illinois following last week's storm system.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
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April 4, 2025 • 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses her recent visit with the St. Clair County Farm Bureau.
Talking Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation with Program Director Mellisa McMillan and Class of 2025 fellow Jean Brokish.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses her recent visit with the St. Clair County Farm Bureau.
Talking Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation with Program Director Mellisa McMillan and Class of 2025 fellow Jean Brokish.
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April 3, 2025 • 53 mins
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks food assistance and access following a check presentation in a Chicago neighborhood earlier this week.
FarmWeekNow's Rhiannon Branch details weather conditions in southern Illinois and previews the CropWatcher season.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides says landowners continue to hear from wind and solar developers.
IFB Director of Commodit...
FarmWeekNow's Rhiannon Branch details weather conditions in southern Illinois and previews the CropWatcher season.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine provides says landowners continue to hear from wind and solar developers.
IFB Director of Commodit...
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April 2, 2025 • 53 mins
We learn about Looking for Lincoln and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area with Executive Director Sarah Watson, Executive Director and Program Manager Heather Feezor.
An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.
Previewing the Midwest Horse Fair with Teri Giannetti.
An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.
Previewing the Midwest Horse Fair with Teri Giannetti.
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April 1, 2025 • 53 mins
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides an update.
Reminders from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association as spring planting season gets underway.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says southern Illinois can expect plenty of rain this week.
Reminders from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association as spring planting season gets underway.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says southern Illinois can expect plenty of rain this week.
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March 31, 2025 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse recaps last week's Leader to Washington program.
Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown talks spring planting season.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown talks spring planting season.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
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