RFD Today

Dale Himstedt & Jamie Sample detail an effort called "Grain for the Cure" in Christian County.   Learning about Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions from Kyle King, Head of Digital Farming for BASF. IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Shawn Skinner, head football coach at St. Joseph Ogden High School plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss & Rita.   

Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs.  Morgan Cauble, Midwest Watershed Specialist for American Farmland Trust provides program updates. Meeting Wayne and White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson. Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition for Illinois Association FFA details Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month.  

Previewing Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition at Illinois Association FFA. "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment includes details of the 2027 Young Leader Conference with Parry Harlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator.   Ryan Murphy, Vice President of Marketing & Communication for Prairie Fa...

Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Macie Willis from Greenview High School in Menard County.   Nora Beeler from the St. Isidore FFA Chapter discusses her preparation for Creed Speaking at the National FFA Convention.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

Jennifer Russell, Executive Director and Jenny Buttaccio, Communications Director with the Illinois Lyme Association discuss tick population, prevention and awareness, Asian longhorned tick, and Alpha-gal syndrome.  Illinois Ag In the Classroom Education Director Kevin Daugherty recaps 2025/26 academic year numbers.  Joe Camp with CommStock Investments previews a new market week.     

Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT) president Maggie McCalla from Staunton discusses ag education line item.  Conversation from last month's Farm Progress Show with Wen Carter from AMVAC.  IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Meridian High School football coach Kyle Sparks plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss & Rita.  

Talking fall agritourism season with Jenna Spychal from Jonamac Orchard and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association.   Highlighting RFD Radio Network affiliate WGFA in Watseka and the station's 65th anniversary with Stacey Smith and Sam Martin.  

Highlighting October Pork Month with Jackie Burgener, Director of Community Relations and Content Development for the Illinois Pork Producers Association. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate promotes IFB's rural development grant program.   Student Kelsey Olson previews an open house this weekend at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Introducing the new Executive Director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council Corey Lacey. Mike Wilson with Wabash Valley Service Company details an 11 year effort to deliver meals to farmers during harvest season.   Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks heavy rain and severe storm potential this week.  

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra discusses immunization guidance heading into flu season.   Shawn Schukar, President of Ameren Transmission, talks harvest safety involving both overhead and underground power lines.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.   State FSA Director Bill Graff and Joan Hammann, Chief Program Specialist, discuss ARC and PLC adjustments.   IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Heyworth High School head football coach Scott Godfrey plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLo...

USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega details several projects and programs.  Learning about the latest in grain monitoring and grain management technology from Adam Weiss, CEO at OPI.   Jennifer Randolph-Bollinger, Natural Resources Coordinator for Giant City State Park in Jackson County highlights the park's 100th anniversary coming up in 2027.   

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks a myriad of issues in his regular visit, including diesel and fertilizer prices.   Scott Loyd, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Oral History Manager, highlights the People of Faith collection.    Scott Heiberger, Communications Manager at National Farm Medicine Center, promotes National Farm Safety and Health Month.  

Illinois Corn Marketing Board update from VP Terry Smith of Adams County.  "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment features University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter and members Alexis Nall, Kayley Gerlach, Aubrey Wall and Avery Pope. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford reviews September weather data and talks October and November outlooks.  

Talking college town affordability with Western Illinois University Vice President of Student Success Justin Schuch. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development recaps the volume at the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand during the 2026 Illinois State Fair.   Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow talks Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill vote in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.  Monthly visit with American Farmland Trust. IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Wilmington High School head football coach Jeff Reents plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita & DeLoss.  

University of Illinois Professor of Soil Science Andrew Margenot discusses his work with the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council.   Morgan Lewis with Western Community Public Transportation discusses rural transit.  

An update on the spotted lanternfly from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.  Wrapping up the 2026 Illinois county fair season with Jeff Rabenort from the Okawville Wheat Festival. Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  

An update on the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.   Kurt Maertens with BASF discusses crop protection products during the Farm Progress Show earlier this month.  DTN Weather Risk Communicator Teresa Wells says northern Illinois is forecast to receive heavy rain this week while southern Illinois will experience heat.   

Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.   Bob Eschbach with the Ottawa Center for the Arts details historic preservation efforts at two former church buildings.   Highlighting Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for September, Adalyn Solomonson from El Paso Gridley High School.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.