RFD Today

Deputy USDA Secrtetary Stephen Vaden and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost from the Farm Progress Show earlier this week. IHSA Friday with Sam Knox and Pigskin Pickins' with Kim, DeLoss, & Rita.  

Farm Progress Show conversations with longtime ag broadcaster Max Armstrong, Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan, and Mitch Heisler with Wyffels Hybrids.  Also, an update from Ron Estes with Valent.   

Richland Community College's role with Farm Progress Show.   Kent Brown with John Deere Operations Center PRO Service.   Bruce Young from Young Trucking.  Kurt Maertens with BASF talks fungicides.  

A visit with new Illinois Extension Director Matthew Vann.   Local government update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford talks Farm Progress Show weather. 

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Josh Sullivan provides a CropWatcher report from Christian County.  Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses trade.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

A visit to Hunter Haven Farms in Pearl City with U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse.   Coverage of Half Century of Progress Show in Rantoul. Jack Jungmann from University of Illinois FarmHouse Fraternity details an antique tractor raffle with tickets available during next week's Farm Progress Show.  

An ag education update from FCAE District 2 Program Advisor Jenny Wold.   Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy Abigail Peterson discusses ISA's role at next week's Farm Progress Show.  Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps the numbers from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand at the Illinois Department of Agricultu...

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan recaps his recent conversations with legislators.  An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation's Class of 2027. Learning about OSF HealthCare's new mobile pregnancy and postpartum care unit.

Don Schaefer with Springfield, Illinois based Mid-West Truckers Association discusses trucking industry headlines.  Izzy Estrada details her experience as a DeKalb County Farm Bureau Ag Literacy summer intern. Talking weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.  

Conversations with U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Nikki Budzinski.   CropWatcher update from Edgar County with Matt Ehlers. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  DeKalb County producer and American Soybean Association board member Ryan Frieders highlights an ASA event in Mt. Zion scheduled for the Monday prior to the Farm Progress Show. Ashton Greer from the Historic Fischer Theatre in Danville previews this weekend's "FischerFest: Th...

Celebrating the Illinois State Fair with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello and Deputy Director Kristi Jones.  Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.   Logan Karcher with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition highlights September Grazing School events. Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. 

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides the latest information on pest pressures throughout Illinois. Alex Kostenko and Carson Markley from the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in Chicago discuss their work in Illinois.  Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Learning about the Gibbons family farm in Jersey County, which has been honored as an Illinois sesquicentennial farm.   Talking ag policy with Illinois Congressman and House Ag Committee member Eric Sorensen.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the Farm Progress Show...

Catching up with Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt. Ken Reinhardt with a CropWatcher report from Mercer County.  University of Illinois College of ACES Dean German Bollero talks new academic year. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Agronomist Kevin Gale with AgriGold provides an update on the corn and soybean crop in his territory.   Tucker Kennedy with Ameren Illinois discusses summer electric bills.  

Dr. Bianca Pruitt of Will County is a recipient of the Illinois Farm Bureau Nurse Practitioner Scholarship. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson provides information on wasps.   Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her presence at the Illinois State Fair.  Timothy Thompson from Valent discusses progress and condition of the corn crop. 

Dr. David Kopsell, Professor of Horticulture at Illinois State University highlights The Vertical Farm at ISU. The legacy of late Madison County farmer Gene Daiber and his gift to the IAA Foundation.   

Julie Hewitt with the Illinois NREC and Jo Daviess County producer Nathan Koester discusss the importance of Illinois Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field days. Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Ashley Beutke highlights a Member Exclusive NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Experience taking place Sept. 7, 2025. Jack Ratcliffe talks Boone County Fair. DTN weather risk communicator Teresa Well...

State Rep. Tony McCombie celebrates Sweetcorn Appreciation Day.  AJ Tackett provides a CropWatcher report from Fayette County.   Lynn Gipson from the Amateur Trapshooting Association highlights the Grand American at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.   John Howell, Illinois Wheat Association President.   Brian Titus highlights "The Throwdown-A Western Illinois Showdown" this Saturday at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville. Madison County Fair livestock exhibitor Mallory Hemann. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Excellence in Agriculture award winner Kate Huffman from Henry County.  Talking county fair traditions with Terry Leitschuh with the Madison County Fair.  Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights two Illinois authors who will have a presence at the Illinois State Fair.  

WIU ag student Logan Kearns discusses his experience at the American Society of Animal Science meeting in Florida earlier this summer.  Mark Litteken details his six-acre research plot at his Clinton County Farm.  Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo with a final push for speakers for next January's Everything Local Conference in Springfield.  

Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark previews the 2025 Illinois State Fair. An update from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.   Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details a cooler weather pattern.  

John Schoen from the Madison County Youth Livestock Auction where over $300,000 was generated for exhibitors.   Daniel Herriott provides a CropWatcher report from Champaign County. North Carolina no-tiller Russell Hedrick speaks at a Clinton County Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field day.  Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.