RFD Today

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides his "Seven with Kevin" segment highlighting local, state, and national issues.  We meet McHenry County Farm Bureau manager Dan Volkers.  An update from American Farmland Trust's Kris Reynolds.  DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins. 

Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development discusses IFB annual meeting prep and the Everything Local Conference. Darin Copeland highlights more recognition that Prairie Farms Dairy recently received.  IDNR's Dan Skinner previews the opening weekend on firearm deer season in Illinois.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and IFB Vice President Evan Hultine preview upcoming Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting in Chicago. We hear from two new employees at the Illinois Pork Producers Association--Mikayla Schaefer, Director of Marketing and Jackie Wible, Director of Community Relations and Content Development. DeKalb Asgrow technical agronomist Randy Niver provides an update...

University of Illinois Extension Climate Specialist Duane Friend discusses an Ag Climate Tools Workshop coming up in December on campus.  Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow and Illinois Farm Bureau Youth and Collegiate Farm Bureau Coordinator Taylor Hartke provide updates.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks winter outlook. 

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides an update. We hear about the Agribusiness program at Illinois College in Jacksonville from Jeff Galle.  We learn about Magnolia Land Partners from Mike Glester, Director of Operations & Nikki Palella, Analyst.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Coverage of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting in Kansas City, including conversations with Eric Wilson of Wyffels Hybrids and Gail Stratman with FMC. Paul Wappel with the Illinois Department of Transportation discusses deer/vehicle crash numbers.  DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel shares some information on United Carriers Registration (UCR). Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson discusses some consumer enegagement opportunities coming up in Chicago starting this weekend.  We discuss an original edition Gettysburg Address on display starting Friday at the Ab...

We get an update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2025 with Program Director Mellisa McMillan and fellow Jill Carlson. Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement. Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from the I-80 corridor.  

Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Associations details what the election results mean for the trucking industry.  We visit with Illinois State University Department of Agriculture students who were staffing the booth at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.   We interview the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for November Max Main from ROWVA High School.   Fre...

A Veterans Day themed show with Veterans Steve Archer of Chicago, Chris Gould of Maple Park, and John Klink of DeKalb County all highlighted. Plus, we preview a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides his "Seven with Kevin" segment. Western Illinois University ag student Mckayla Jennings discusses her experience staffing the WIU booth at the National FFA Convention.  Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine reminds landowners to contact JULIE before doing exc...

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides reaction to 2024 election results.   Midwest Program Specialist Marlee Giacometti discusses various American Farmland Trust programs.  We learn about the Monmouth College Educational Farm and a pumpkin smashing event this weekend from biology professor Eric Engstrom.  Devin Bollman with the Illi...

Monmouth College Political Science professor Robin Johnson provides day after election analysis.  Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards. Scott Eversgerd provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.   

We highlight the Cambridge Middle School FFA chapter as they were recognized last month at National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.   We visit with Evan King from Koch Agronomic Services.  IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson discusses the organization exploring a state series in trap shooting.   DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details an active weather pattern for November.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow with his "Seven with Kevin" segment as he discusses Tuesday's Election Day.   We highlight the Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet with Adam Loker, Derek Sample, Gracie Murphy, and Ben Bremmer. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias provides the latest update with his office. Commstock Investment...

KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association provides information leading into the fall fertilizer season.   Agronomist Todd Steinacher talks harvest results.  Amanda Bryden with the Illinois State Museum discusses a oral history project involving Route 66. DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'. 

Coverage of Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller's Barn Hall in Seaton, Illinois where we also hear from Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine and board member Jeff Kirwan along with IFB Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse. Jeff Adkisson provides an update from the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois with plenty of grain moving this fall. University of Illinois Extension...

"Future of Illinois Farm Bureau" segment featuring IFB's Mark Gebhards and Lyndsey Ramsey. We highlight the Champaign County Ag-in-the-Classroom program with coordinator Sarah Kaper.   Pioneer agronomy segment with Jeremiah Jones.  

We discuss the national recognition that the Bushnell-Prairie City FFA Alumni Chapter received last week at the National FFA Convention with member Curt Rigg.   Darin Copeland provides a Prairie Farms Dairy update. University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant Professor Sara Connolly highlights the school's booth at last week's National FFA Convention.   Freese-Notis Weather mete...

We visit with new National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider from the Franklin FFA Chapter and a former Illinois FFA President. We meet Malachi Cliff from the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter, which is just in its second year. Pam Monetti provides an update on USDA Rural Development programs. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

The show kicks off with a Seven with Kevin, Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities provides us an update on issues. Jim Taylor continues his coverage from the National FFA Convention, including visits with Jay Solomonson from the Illinois State University Department of Agriculture and Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences FFA Chapter President Bernard Balti...

Coverage of the National FFA Convention as we visit with former Peotone FFA member Mark Jones, now staffing the Joliet Junior College booth.   Monthly segment with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown on mental health issues.   We visit with the new President of the National Corn Growers Association, Kenny Hartman from Waterloo. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government R...

Highlighting our great Illinois FFA chapters heading into the National FFA Convention including chats with Neoga, Streator, Cambridge, and Goreville chapters.  Emily Huber provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from the Peoria area. 

We talk ag and farm safety with farm safety specialist Amy Rademaker.  We preview the National FFA Convention with the Prairie Central agriculture communications team.  State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses October and fall weather stats.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse details the work in front of Congress post election. Josh Sullivan provides a CropWatcher report from Christian County. Ty Steffen from the Newark FFA Chapter is a American Star Farmer finalist at this week's National FFA Convention.  Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.