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Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, discusses a failure to move the Farm Bill through markup as SNAP program error rates keep a few key Democratic votes withheld. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye provides further reports on a failed attempt to advance a Senate Farm Bill. State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark previews food v...

Ag Democrats were withholding their must-have votes ahead of today’s farm bill markup, unwilling to show their cards perhaps until the last minute. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois farmers Chad & Stacy Schutz talk abotu receiving the Illinois Beef Association Commercial Producer of the Year. Joy Howard and Nathan Wellendorf, second place winners in a agr...

The senate is rushing to pass stopgap funding and advance farm legislation this week, before it leaves town for a long summer recess. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Nathan Joehl, St. Isadore FFA, talks about working with his parents on Greene Fields Farm. Ben Field, Technical Sales Representative at Precision Planting, talks about an upcoming product release that a...

Senate Ag Chair John Boozman holds fast to Thursday Farm Bill markup schedule, relying on uncertain Democratic support and the yet-to-return McConnell. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. A preview of the latest Taking Stalk podcast, a conversation with Edgar County farmer Tara Duzan Barrett. Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about the impact of crop ratings. Naomi...

Senate Ag Chair John Boozman late Friday announced a last-minute farm bill markup just before the senate’s long summer recess. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye has details. Dereke Dunkirk, President of the Illinois Livestock Development Group, talks about the organization's involvement in the Illinois State Fair. Madison Wozniak, Technical Service Rep at FMC, discusses Southern...

Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Government Affairs & Commodities, takes  a look at what's happening in D.C. and breaks down the massive reconciliation package. Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in Gilman. WMAY Springfield Affiliate Steve Bridge reports on state legislation requiring cell phone and device bans in school...

Year-round E15 still faces a steep road as the midterm elections near. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Effingham County Fair Board member, Daryl Gressel, talks about why he believes their fair is the best in the state. Big drops in grain and soybean futures happen for the second time in a week, Jacob Kleinberg, Roach Ag, talks about what that means. Freese Notis Met...

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson looks ahead to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Marlon Eilts, Country Financial Respresentative from Pontiac, discusses the range of operations he works with from his office. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye covers a possible Farm Bill markup from the Senate Ag Committee. Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at th...

Farm production costs were mixed last year, but not in 2026. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. FarmWeek CropWatcher Doug Uphoff reports from Shelby County. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello previews state fairs just around the corner. Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau, is ready for Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, dis...

US Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer came under fire on tariffs, USMCA and ag trade during a recent Senate Finance hearing. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Mark Litteken, president of the Clinton County Farm Bureau, discusses the IFB President’s Conference and county activities. Megan Dwyer, Illinois Corn Director of Conservation & Nutrient Stewardship talks Cover C...

Kevin Semlow Executive Director Gov't Affairs & Commodities talks about the latest from D.C. including the House passed reconciliation bill Mark Litteken Clinton County Farm Bureau President celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Clinton County Fair  Kerry Forgerty, Incobrasa, talks about the growth at the soybean crushing facility in Gillman Steve Bridge State House Report on House ethics issues...

Matt Kaye Reports-Republicans will continue to lack a majority on the Senate Ag Committee likely into September, further delyaing action on a farm bill and other GOP efforts. Rebecca Clark Illinois State Fair Manager previews the Illinois State Fair Jesus Ortega USDA Rural Development State Director talks funding that is paving the way for a downstate infrastructure progject Matt Westgerdes, ISPFM...

John Baranick-DTN Ag Meteorologist talks Illinois temperature swings to finish July & August John Heiser-Faciliting Coordination in Ag Education-advises those in the ag industry who want to teach may want to explore an education license with stipulations  ELS Conference is July 29 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield Angie Setzer-Consus Ag Marketing advising farmers to sell the ral...

-Matt Kaye RFD Washington correspondent-The timeline for Senate Ag to mark up a farm bill before the summer break is fading with still no sign of a mark-up date. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chairman John Boozman, & Senator Chuck Grassley -FarmWeek CropWatcher Gary Steward reports from Stark County -County Fair preview for the week -Weekly USDA crop numbers -Dennis Michelsen WITY rain chances and ai...

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the latest from D.C. on the budget farmwork and follow-on bill for Iran war and US farm aid. Kaye talks with House Budget Committee Chair Jody Arrington and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Cliff Schuette Clinton County Farmer, President of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, talks about the success of the Heart of America Grazing Conference an...

Kevin Semlow, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, catches up on everything Washington, DC. Shalene Reeves, MidCo Commodities, joins the program to discuss unrest in the Black Sea region and associated changes in wheat markets. John Heiser, District 1 Program Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE), talks about filling o...

The Senate Finance Committee advanced to the full senate for confirmation 5 of the president’s nominees to the US International Trade Commission key in handling fertilizer tariffs. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine recaps work from the Resolutions Committee with RFD Radio's Collin Schopp and FarmWeek's Tammie Sloup. Rich...

Republicans are moving quickly to fill committee vacancies after the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, though one seat key for year-round E15, remains in question. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson previews this week's meeting of the resolutions committee. FarmWeek CropWatcher Stephanie Liefer checks in from Randolph County....

Senator Lindsey Graham’s death and Senator Mitch McConnell’s medical absence complicates the legislative path to passing year-round E15 legislation. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Hear from fifth generation farmers running an independent grocery store and online food hub in Benson, Illinois in a clip from this week's episode of the Taking Stalk podcast. USDA Meteor...

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson reports back from the America Farm Bureau Federation's Council of Presidents meeting in Washington. Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodities Analytics and Consulting, takes a look at dropping supplies and strong demand for a market day and a WASDE report that turned out friendlier than expected. Cyle Dickens, Meteorologist at KWQC in the Quad Cities, discusses w...

A long-time Ag senator predicts a new farm bill won’t happen until after the November midterm elections. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Shelby County farmer Curt Rinker talks about grazing lessons and his farm tour next week. Caleb Miller, Associate Product Manager of Ammonia and Ammonia Sulfate Specialty Products, talks about the way the year has gone for ammonia an...

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses rules aimed at keeping the threat of New World Screwworm outside of state borders. Dr. Gretchen Kuck, National Corn Growers Association economist, explains the results of a study examining the contribution of corn growers to the US economy. Bella Evans, last year's Morgan County Fair Queen, discusses the duties of the role. Frees...

USDA crop acreage reporting is finally entering the modern era, starting with a new pilot for spring planted crops. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Stephanie Porter discusses a cancer diagnosis & Dr. Singh, City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, has advice for farmers for screening and monitoring skin in clips from the Taking Stalk podcast. Michael Langemeier, Purd...

Bill Graff, State Executive Director for teh  USDA FSA, talks about the process for disaster declaration process and the resources available to those in impacted counties. Jim McCormick, AgMarket. Net, joins the program to discuss an up start for soybeans and grain markets, possibly due to a combination of "many strings coming together." Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early...

Logan Karcher, Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, previews the Heart of America Grazing Conference coming up in mid-July. Aaron Maher, Grain Merchandiser at River Valley CoOp, talks about his role on the Peoria County Farm Bureau board and takes a look at the markets. Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.