RFD Today

We talk National Farm Safety and Health Week and longtime farm safety specialist Amy Rademaker at Carle Foundation Hospital. We get an update from Kevin Daugherty with Ag in the Classroom. Jeff Guilander from Jersey County provides a CropWatcher report. And we finish the show talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.

Monday’s show features a regular visit from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan. We get an update from Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation. We highlight Illinois Central College’s industry immersion event. And we finish the show previewing a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

Friday's show features a conversation with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association. We highlight this weekend's 61st Annual Working Farm Show near Geneseo. We learn about a gift from the Illinois Soybean Association to IAA Foundation and we get an update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. Plus Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim & Rita.

Thursday's show features regular contributor Mark Gebhards, who serves as Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. Plus Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks 2022 Illinois Grain Tour and Farm Safety & Health Week. We hear from Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association’s new Outreach Agronomist. We also learn about the Illinois Deer Donat...

We talk harvest safety with Illinois Farm Bureau assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel. We learn about the resources and services available for disabled farmers through the AgrAbility program. We highlight WIU’s Ag Day event at this Saturday’s WIU football game. Wednesday’s show wraps up with an update from Landmarks Illinois.