RFD Today

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Highlighting Saturday's National Trails Day with Thomas Hintz, Site Superintendent at Lincoln Trail State Park in Randolph County.   IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features IHSA Assistant Executive Director Sam Knox. 

Talking skin cancer and melanoma awareness and education with Dr. Robert McWilliams from the OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute.   Jason Duensing previews this weekend's Fort de Chartres Rendezvous in Randolph County.  Channel Technical Agronomist Kevin Rothzen discusses corn rootworm and The Watch program.  

Recapping the spring legislative session with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis.  Scot Loyd at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's Oral History Project highlights circus history in Petersburg and The Second City in Chicago.  

Illinois Association FFA Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next week's Illinois FFA Convention and discusses the new host site for the convention beginning in 2028. DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick breaks down the June weather outlook for Illinois.  

Visiting with Morris Community High School's Hydrogen Car Team, as they get set to depart for the 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix World Finals in Switzerland later this month.  Monthly update from IL Corn. Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow following the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield.  Highlighting May Mental Health Awareness Month with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.  IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features longtime Peoria Notre Dame coach Dan Gray, who's been named an honorary referee for this...

Talking history and mission of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council with chairman Don Guinnip.   Highlighting National Beef Month with Olivia Hoots from the Illinois Beef Association. Monthly update from Angie Doucette with American Farmland Trust.  

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen visits the Henry County farm of Brian Corkill, where the two discuss conservation practices.  Abigail Peterson, Director of Agronomy for the Illinois Soybean Association highlights field trials across the state this summer and promotes ISA's Summer Field Day. 

Jenna Spychal with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association highlights next month's Summer Horticulture Day at Rader Family Farms in Normal.   Tomorrow's Ag Leaders Today segment features Johnna Fulcher with the Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford looks at tornado statistics. 

Val Dolcini, head of public affairs for Syngenta, from a conversation during NAFB Washington Watch last month.   Promoting RFD Radio Network's Vintage Country Memorial Day edition featuring the late CPL Bryant J. Luxmore and his family's barn in rural New Windsor.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow with state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.   Logan County farmer Derek Martin talks conservation practices. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Tim Schweizer from SportsRadio 1450 in Springfield, who began his broadcasting career in 1974.  

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi discusses IDOT's Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate highlights IFB's Code of Country Living document.  Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo previews next month's Summer Horticultu...

Checking in with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.   Jay Bliler discusses his recent commencement speech at Lake Land College. Lane Kreiling recaps his experience with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027. Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra discusses emergency preparedness. Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days scheduled for this summer.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks late May and early June weather.  

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses the Illinois certification and procurement process and how small businesses can get involved in bidding on state contracts. Lauren Schuler details her role as Chief of Staff for the Illinois Farm Bureau President's office.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

Reaction to House passage of E15 vote this week from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.   IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Davis Whitfield from the National Federation of State High School Associations discussing a new online...

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  Patrick Giberson with the United Soybean Board discusses industrial uses for soybeans.   Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses the new MOTUS system being utilized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  

Monthly update from State Ag Pest Survey coordinator Kelly Estes.  Highlighting a special Passport to Illinois keepsake with Gabrielle Lyon from the Illinois America 250 Commission.  

Don Schaefer from Springfield, IL based Mid-West Truckers Association provides latest update on trucking issues, including this week's International Roadcheck. A new monthly segment called "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" highlights the Kane County Young Farmers group.  Monthly visit with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.  Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather says May will feature th...

Illinois State Police Trooper Ryan Wagand offers some safety reccomendations for drivers that find themselves in a dust storm while traveling and other general travel tips. Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for May Haven Cash talks about podcast production and youth entrepreneuership. Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, has a regular Market Monday conversation on crude oil an...

Highlighting IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholar Alexis Nall from Mason County.  University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson talks peonies care. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Jordan Zimmer, a Delevan High School and Illinois Wesleyan University graduate, who was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame last weekend.  

Highlighting IAA Foundation Distinguished Scholars Amanda Niemann from Western Illinois University and Caleb Zwilling from Parkland College.  Dr. Jim Lowe, Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois talks pseudorabies.   Dr. Fred Below, Professor of Crop Physiology at the University of Illinois discusses nitrogen management.  

Dr. John Rinker, who specializes in geriatrics for OSF HealthCare, discusses lifespan vs. health span. Scot Loyd highlights the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum's oral history collection.  A conversation from last week's NAFB Washington Watch event with Alan Tank, an ag and food entrepreneur, investor and farmer.

USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega. Ag education update from FCAE District 3 Program Advisor Allie Bode. Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights Summer Ag Institutes and summer reading recommendations.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks May weather.    

Erika Holst from the Illinois State Museum highlights the "Land of Stories" project, which coincides with America's 250th.   Celebrating the IAA Foundation scholarship program and the Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership Scholar Caleb Seboldt from Monroe County.   Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalab County.   Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.