RFD Today

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine breaks down the energy bill approved by the Illinois General Assembly during the fall veto session.   Seth Laurence at RFD Radio Network affiliate WEZC talks IHSA playoff football. Pigskin Pickins' w...

Hunter Shike from Unity High School in Tolono details his participation with a 4-H livestock judging team from Illinois that won the 4-H division at the American Royal in Kansas City last month.  Monthly visit with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.  Farmer Rock Katschnig discusses his relationship with Pioneer.   

Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet winner Gracie Murphy. Monthly chat with Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Specialist Rachel Brown. Paul Wappel at the Illinois Department of Transportation cautions about deer-vehicle collisions. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses overwintering potted plants.  

Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty. Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027 fellow Andy Vigna.  Learning about the Martin family of Logan County receiving an award from PepsiCo. Weather talk with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.  

Coverage of U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, a member of the House Ag Committee, visiting the Ogle County farm of Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan. Pioneer agronomy segment with Scott Eversgerd.  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.  Grace Murphy of Macomb reflects on her time as a state and national FFA officer as she heads to the National FFA Convention.   Marlon Eilts with COUNTRY Financial discusses COUNTRY's "Sport Your School" promotion with the IHSA.   Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Rad...

Brian Knifong with Nutrien Ag Solutions discusses Nutrien's presence at the National FFA Convention.  Alexa Skirmont with Precision Conservation Management highlights PCM's relationship with IL Corn.   Illinois Farm Bureau local government update from Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.  Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Pioneer Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn.

Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center highlights Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention. Montgomery County Farm Bureau manager Katie Wilson provides a Manager-to-Manager segment with St. Clair County Farm Bureau manager Allyson Lauzon. Blake Miller with Syngenta discusses managing fertilizer robbing weeds. Monthly segment with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom Administrator of the Year Karen Jones from St. Mary's Grade School in Pontiac.  Managing weeds with Liam Vincent from BASF.   Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.  

Retiring National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider reflects on his time in office.   Pioneer agronomy segment with Brad Mason. Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Kyle Maxwell discusses Ameren Illinois' avian protection program.  50 years in the broadcast booth for Scott Allen at RFD Radio Network affiliate WSJD in Mt. Carmel. Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and Rita.  

Learning about the 19x1950 family farm in Woodford County and Farm Family Foods in Benson from Corrie Scott.   Allison Johnson highlights the Joliet Junior College Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter.   COUNTRY Financial's Jim Jacobs discusses a historical marker recognizing the 100th anniversary of COUNTRY and the Illinois Agricultural Association. 

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses the impacts of the federal government shutdown.  Fall agritourism updates from Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development.  Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Z-series soybeans.  

Talking Clean Transportation Standard legislation filed in Springfield with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Raney and Noelle Neef. Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses lactose free dairy foods. Weather update from DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.  

Talking archery and firearm deer hunting seasons with Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.  Joe Camp previews a new market week.   

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.   Monthly visit with the State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.   Longtime IHSA football official Jason Foy discusses the enjoyment of Friday night lights.  Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Rita, and Jim.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses low water levels on Mississippi River and harvest transportation safety reminders.  Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights Cyber Security Awareness Month.   Talking fall agritourism with Rader Family Farms in Normal.  

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides October update. Tom Heinold with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District discusses low Mississippi River levels downriver. Pioneer field agronomist Brad Mason talks Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn.  

Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center previews the National FFA Convention later this month.   Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Deputy Director of Cemetery and Funeral Oversight Denise Bullocks discusses the Cemetery Relief Fund Grant program.   Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg. Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Ot...

Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.  Jeremiah Jones provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.  Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Kelly O'Connor from Herscher High School in Kankakee County. 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. Among the talking points federal government shutdown and impact on potential farm aid package.   Pioneer agronomy segment with Brad Mason discussing Z series soybeans. Author Chris Ballard on his book documenting the 1971 Macon High School baseball team. Pigskin Pickins' with...

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. Stephanie Bogart at Midwest Dairy promotes two upcoming webinars. Alex Paul and Janella Neary discuss their roles with the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team.  

Jennifer Tirey with IL Pork highlights National Pork Month.  Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation talks harvest road safety. Karen Stallman promotes the Farm Family Resource Initiative. Kimel 4-H Club in Mercer County celebrating 100 years.

Discussing the financial impact of county fairs with David Grindle from the International Association of Fairs and Expos.   Illinois Beef Association segment with IBA President Shannon Welsh. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick provides weather update.  

Celebrating National 4-H Week with Kevin Carey from Illinois 4-H. Fall Pioneer agronomy segment with Crystal Williams. Highlighting the Kaskaskia College Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter with Rachel Donoho. Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.