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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...
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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.
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If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact radio@ilfb.org.
Episodes & Posts
Episodes
Posts
16 MAY 2025 · Seven with Kevin featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.Â
Monthly update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. Â
IL Corn's Megan Dwyer testifies before Senate Ag Committee. Â
Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association brings attention to Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Â
15 MAY 2025 · Matt Lynch gives a report on lack of planting progress in Edwards County.Â
Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Manager-to-Manager segment features retiring Adams County Farm Bureau Manager Shawn Valter and his replacement Annabelle Schaffnit.Â
Galesburg FFA Vice President Payton Crist talks growth in their membership numbers.Â
14 MAY 2025 · Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg details IFB pollinator grants.Â
U of I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks spring gardening.Â
IFB Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides a monthly update.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from Emily Huber. Â
13 MAY 2025 · Covering U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson's visit to Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan's Ogle County farm. Jackson, of Chicago, is a member of the House Ag Committee.
Galesburg FFA Alumni Chapter President Ben Yeutson details the effort to grow numbers within the Galesburg FFA Chapter.Â
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says after a warm-up this week temperatures will fall back below normal to finish May. Â
13 MAY 2025 · Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association details a truck inspection blitz this week.
Larry Hummel provides a CropWatcher report from Lee County.Â
We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Natalie Pratt from Amboy High School. Â
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. Â
9 MAY 2025 · "Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. Â
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks "Cheesecake Day" and the spirit of bipartisanship. Â
Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership Scholarship recipient Haley Bode. Â
8 MAY 2025 · State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides a May update.Â
Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association talks May Beef Month.
Coverage of Bacon Day at the Illinois State Capitol with the Illinois Pork Producers Association's Jennifer Tirey. Â
7 MAY 2025 · We visit with Chris Schwarz from the Illinois High School Association about the state bass fishing finals moving to Lake Shelbyville.
A Pioneer agronomy segment from western Illinois with Brad Mason.
Checking in with Mary-Thomas Hart, chief counsel for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting "Washington Watch".Â
6 MAY 2025 · We meet the new President and CEO of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Amanda Martin.Â
Talking county fairs with Jack Ratcliffe from the Boone County Fair. Â
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says to expect a dry stretch of weather over the next 7-to-10 days. Â
5 MAY 2025 · Matt and Heather Gritton discuss their Gray Matters Collective Ag Chapter in Henry County. Â
Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County. Â
An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty. Â
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. Â
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...
show more
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.
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If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact radio@ilfb.org.
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