RFD Today

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs of Commodities Kevin Semlow provides reaction to Thursday's Senate Ag Committee vote on the Farm Bill.  Monthly visit with University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson.  IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Gary Grohovena of the Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO).  

Recapping the second academic year of the "Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month program." Nominations are now open for the third academic year at farmweeknow.com/activelyengaged. 

Monthly visit with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.   Olivia Hoots from the Illinois Beef Association and Gage Marinelli from the Illinois Pork Producers Association discuss Illinois State Fair plans.    Dereke Dunkirk details his role with the Illinois Livestock Development Group.

Cass County farmer David Wessel details his role on the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council.  An update from Casey Kula with American Farmland Trust.   DTN ag meteorologist Teresa Wells provides a weather update.  

Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses UTV and ATV topics.  Bob Myers promotes the 12th annual DeKalb County Barn Tour. Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" update.   Recapping the Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me in Coach" promotion at Thursday's Cards vs. Cubs game at Busch Stadium.  IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Maroa-Forsyth head football coach Josh Jostes.

Dr. Ashley Belle, a University of Illinois Extension Environmental Quality Extension Specialist discusses an Illinois Household Food Waste Survey. Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard in Malta and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association highlights the ISGA Farm Stand at the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson covers a number of topics and issues.  Previewing the Grand American championships taking place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta with Randy Moeller, Executive Director of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. 

Chad Schimpf, operations safety supervisor for Ameren Illinois discusses generator/rooftop backfeed installation and safety. “Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” segment features Greta Hall from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. Illinois State Climatologist Trant Ford talks dew point, state weather outlook, and July weather data. 

Mark Litteken discusses his service to agriculture serving as Clinton County Farm Bureau President and on the Clinton County Fair Board.  Kaitlyn Dozler, Virtual Fence Program Manager at the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture, highlights the latest in virtual fencing. Edgar County farmer Tara Barrett-Duzan is helping organize a fundraiser called “Ride to Beat Cancer”. Joe C...

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his “Seven with Kevin” segment. Monthly visit with IL Corn features Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship Megan Dwyer. IHSA Friday Friday Friday highlights the Basketball Museum of Illinois and Executive Director Jason Ronai.

Previewing the Illinois State Fair with State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Scot Loyd with Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Oral History project highlights the “Tumultuous 2020” collection.

Talking county fairs with Craig McCoy of the Fulton County Fair and Doug Telford from the Marion County Fair. John Heiser, District Program 1 Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education highlights ag teacher conferences this summer.  

Visiting with retired Seneca High School ag teacher Jeff Maierhofer, who received the Distinguished Service Award at last month’s Illinois FFA Convention.  USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega discusses the Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply or FIELDS program. He also highlights a couple of rural development projects in Nashville and Galena.       DTN a...

Previewing the Farm Progress Show with National Events Director Matt Jungmann. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses legislation strengthening regulatory oversight of crematories. Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes volunteer opportunities for the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand during the Illinois State Fair. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segme...

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Excellence in Agriculture Award winner Blake Lanphier from Cook County.  Monthly visit with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.  New World Screwworm update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award winners Austin and Marti Schriner from Carroll County.   New Illinois FFA State Treasurer Lane Perry.   Scot Loyd highlights the Illinois Statecraft section at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses the Water Resources Development A...

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights July Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today segment features Quinton Huelsmann from the Clinton County Young Leaders. Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  Meteorologist Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather discusses the remaining July weather outlook. 

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson recaps his recent trip to Washington D.C. for the American Farm Bureau Federation Council of Presidents meeting.   Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.   Joe Camp at Comm-Stock Investments previews a new market week.  

Jon Griffel from Macoupin County, a winner in the Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me In Coach" promotion, will throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals vs. Cubs game a Busch Stadium on July 30. Eric Muller from Lake County details his experience with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Dave Nanninga of the Illinois High School Glory Days webs...

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.   Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on paying the state's bills.   Farm Progress Show National Events Director Matt Jungmann on his involvement in the Mercer County Fair. 

Update from State FSA Director Bill Graff. Illinois Ag In The Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights summer activities. Amir Sadeghpour, SIU professor of soil fertility, previews the SIU Nutrient Research Field Day on July 14. 

Mark Denzler from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association highlights the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame.  William Shannon from the St. Clair County Historical Society previews "The Language of Liberty" event at the Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site.  DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks remainder of July weather outlook.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow provides information on Young Leader District Discussion Meets this summer.   U-of-I Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson discusses harvesting garden vegetables.   Darlene Knipe tells the story of Market Maker, an online local foods directory.   Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.