RFD Today

Seven with Kevin featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Monthly update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.   IL Corn's Megan Dwyer testifies before Senate Ag Committee.   Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association brings attention to Lyme Disease Awareness Month.  

Matt Lynch gives a report on lack of planting progress in Edwards County.  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.  Galesburg FFA Vice President Payton Crist talks growth in their membership numbers. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg details IFB pollinator grants.  U of I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks spring gardening.  IFB Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides a monthly update. A Pioneer agronomy segment from Emily Huber.  

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.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says after a warm-up this week temperatures will fall back belo...

Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association details a truck inspection blitz this week. Larry Hummel provides a CropWatcher report from Lee County.  We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Natalie Pratt from Amboy High School.   Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities.   Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks "Cheesecake Day" and the spirit of bipartisanship.   Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership Scholarship recipient Haley Bode.  

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides a May update.  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.  

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". 

We meet the new President and CEO of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Amanda Martin.  Talking county fairs with Jack Ratcliffe from the Boone County Fair.   DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says to expect a dry stretch of weather over the next 7-to-10 days.  

Matt and Heather Gritton discuss their Gray Matters Collective Ag Chapter in Henry County.   Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County.   An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.   Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

A power packed Illinois Farm Bureau show with Kevin Semlow, Bill Bodine, Taylor Hartke, Lori Jackson, and Ashley Beutke. 

Celebrating 100 years of RFD Radio Network affiliate WJBC in Bloomington with Scott Miller. State Master Gardener Coordinator Candice Anderson highlights regional celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program.  Learning about Pivot Energy from Illinois territory manager Nate Mendez.  

Lynn Weis with the Farm Family Resource Initiative discusses next month's Rural Mental Health Summit at the Agricenter in Bloomington.  Crystal Williams provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from northern Illinois.  The Illinois What Association promotes the Southern Illinois Wheat Tour.  

Jenna Spychal talks Jonamac Orchard and Illinois Specialty Growers Association.   Reaction to the Illinois Wheat Checkoff referendum being approved.   Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather discusses dry weather potential in May.  

Jennifer Smith discusses IAA Foundation scholarship awards. Jimmy Ayers provides a CropWatcher report from Sangamon County.  State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark details a "100 Days Out" event.   Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Monthly check-in with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.   Illinois Corn Marketing Board member Terry Smith provides an update.   Andrea Duncan with Carlinville Tourism gives us a history lesson on the Macoupin County Courthouse.   Learning about Pivot Energy with Nate Mendez, Illinois territory manager.  

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses a number of issues, including Family Farm Preservation Act and trade.    Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.   Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr promotes a Livestock Fitting Clinic.   Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker provides an update along the I-80 corridor in northern Illinois. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely takes a deep dive into the "2025 Tax Debate".  A chat with Cook County Farm Bureau leadership--President Janet McCabe and Vice President Gerry Kopping.  Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps spring weather thus far and discusses the outlook for the remainder of April and all of May.    

Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team members Alex Paul and Janella Neary highlight the strength of 4-H across the state.    Joel Barickman provides a CropWatcher report from Livingston County.   Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs historian David Engelbrecht talks the importance of county fairs in Illinois.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides his latest "Seven with Kevin" segment.   An update from American Farmland Trust. A local effort in Golconda to refurbish an 1887 building into a community center.   We meet Jersey-Greene County Farm Bureau Manager Macey Wellhausen.

We visit with western Illinois native Jon DeClerck. He is being honored by the Texas Tech Department of Animal and Food Sciences Hall of Fame, earning the Graduate of Distinction with Advanced Degree Award. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes the Market Maker local foods directory.  Bryan Thomas, Specialty Crops Portfolio Manager at Bayer C...

District 3 FCAE Program Advisor Allie Bode provides an Illinois ag education update.  Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs with some reminders for Financial Literacy Month.   Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses steps in changing your self-care routine.  A Pioneer agronomy segment from southern Illinois with Jeremiah Jones. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow recaps his 29th Illinois Ag Legislative Day. CropWatcher Ken Taake provides an update from Pulaski County in southern Illinois.  Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg discusses Nutrient Stewardship Field Days and pollinator grants.   DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks more rain in...

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. Update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association.  Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for April, Isabella Bunting from Dwight Township High School. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.