Podcasts by RFD Illinois

RFD Illinois December 13, 2023 from 2023-12-13T15:00:59

RFD Illinois December 12, 2023 from 2023-12-12T14:04:54

Dry Weather forecast from USDA's Brad Rippey. Newly elected ASA President Josh Gackel from North Dakota

RFD Illinois December 11, 2023 from 2023-12-11T14:09:09

RFD Illinois December 8, 2023 from 2023-12-08T13:58:30

Farm Bill news from RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye and we meet new IFB Young Leader Chair Jenna Severs. Also learn about Kay Tanks. Company based in Iowa talks about their storage products.

RFD Illinois December 7, 2023 from 2023-12-07T13:23:54

News from DC and IDOA Director Costello talks about the importance of talking about mental health in agriculture and the Illinois Farm Family Resource Initiative. Rachel Brown, mental health profes...

RFD Illinois December 6, 2023 from 2023-12-06T14:38:08

RFD Illinois December 5, 2023 from 2023-12-05T14:00:43

Coverage of the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities, recaps the delegate session and we meet with the newly elected Presiden...

RFD Illinois December 4, 2023 from 2023-12-04T14:00:49

RFD Illinois December 1, 2023 from 2023-12-01T13:38:10

RFD Illinois November 30, 2023 from 2023-11-30T13:31:59

Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talks about issues and policy to be discussed at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Chicago this weekend....

RFD Illinois November 29, 2023 from 2023-11-29T14:30:59

Weather news and RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on further concern over the USMCA. We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert as he prepares his retiring address and reflects on...

RFD Illinois November 28, 2023 from 2023-11-28T14:16:59

RFD Illinois November 27, 2023 from 2023-11-27T14:00:36

Aaron Robinson Benson Hill from Trade Talk 2023 shares information about opportunities for growers in parts of Illinois. Tasha Bunting Executive Director Illinois Milk Producers talk about ...

RFD Illinois November 24, 2023 from 2023-11-24T12:53:09

RFD Illinois November 23, 2023 from 2023-11-24T12:52:07

RFD Illinois November 22, 2023 from 2023-11-22T13:27:36

Hosted by an all star group of farm broadcasters, we hear news from DC, an update on American Farmland Trust's Fall Covers for Spring signup. A weather outlook for December plus market conversation...

RFD Illinois November 21, 2023 from 2023-11-21T13:58:01

RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the January 19th deadline to pass a first batch of annual spending bills, including for USDA. The Madison County Farm Bureau developing a great rur...

RFD Illinois November 20, 2023 from 2023-11-20T13:57:34

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a warning to House Republicans as they work avoid two new shutdown threats early next year in the just enacted stopgap funding and farm bill extension. Gene N...

RFD Illinois November 17, 2023 from 2023-11-17T13:01:47

Matt Kaye reports on the Senate passage of a stop-gap funding bill and extension of the 2018 Farm Bill through September 2024. Illinois Soybean Association Director Scott Gaffner talks about his fa...

RFD Illinois November 16, 2023 from 2023-11-16T13:20:22

From the National Assn. of Farm Broadcasting convention,Drew Lerner, World Weather talks about water level and an update on river transporation from Mike Steehoek, Soy Transportation Coalition.

RFD Illinois November 15, 2023 from 2023-11-15T13:57:58

RFD Illinois November 14, 2023 from 2023-11-14T13:55:15

RFD Illinois November 13, 2023 from 2023-11-13T13:50:15

Retail food and feeding advocates joined the American Farm Bureau recently to press for improvements in any new farm bill. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Raghela Scavuzzo , Associate Direc...

RFD Illinois November 10, 2023 from 2023-11-10T13:35:53

A national and state legislative update with Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Government Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau. Report day recap with market commentary from Brian Splitt, A...

RFD Illinois November 9, 2023 from 2023-11-09T13:19:08

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President and Chair of the Resolutions Committee, Brian Duncan, on the November resolutions committee meeting. From the Kent Quality Beef Cow Calf Forum: a farmer panel wr...

RFD Illinois November 8, 2023 from 2023-11-08T14:34:53

RFD Illinois November 7, 2023 from 2023-11-07T14:13:52

The government is again about to run out of money with a shutdown cliff next week and a farm bill extension hanging in the balance. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Farm Week’s Tammi...

RFD Illinois November 6, 2023 from 2023-11-06T14:05:08

An October weather recap and news from the National FFA Convention held last week.

RFD Illinois November 3, 2023 from 2023-11-03T12:57:43

Future of Farm Bureau with Mark Gebhards IFB Chief Strategy Officer. Dan Pannier, GROWMARK, on Propane supplies. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on SAF leaders asking the Biden Administration ...

RFD Illinois November 2, 2023 from 2023-11-02T12:30:52

President Biden and cabinet members are in the heartland this week for the rural vote, while reporters questioned if Biden’s announced 5 (B) billion in new rural investments adds up. RFD Washington...

RFD Illinois November 1, 2023 from 2023-11-01T13:19:44

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on an avenue for a Farm Bill Extension is through a temporary spending bill, but one Ag Senator says not to expect additional help. Harold Wolle, newly elected N...

RFD Illinois October 31, 2023 from 2023-10-31T14:20:16

A top official for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a likely farm bill extension could be a year or more and include some commodity payment fixes. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Ka...

RFD Illinois October 30, 2023 from 2023-10-30T13:00:32

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the current status of the Farm Bill, Kent Animal Nutrition's Tyler Schleich talks about the Illinois Cow Calf Forum on Nov. 8. Mindy Bunselmeyer, Illlinois F...

RFD Illinois October 27, 2023 from 2023-10-27T12:07:22

Kevin Semlow, IFB Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities, in with an update from Springfield & Washington D.C.. Semlow talks about the new Speaker of the House, Congressman M...

RFD Illinois October 26, 2023 from 2023-10-26T12:13:44

AFBF President Zippy Duvall Congratulates Rep. Johnson on Speaker Election, Matt Kaye reports on the stall in Senate Farm Bill work. Drew Yingling Site Lead Bayer Commercial Soybean Processing Faci...

RFD Illinois October 25, 2023 from 2023-10-25T12:56:37

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s stepping in to help fill the export promotion void left without a new farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Cody Hanold, Hanold Auctioneeri...

RFD Illinois October 24, 2023 from 2023-10-24T12:43:57

RFD Illinois October 23, 2023 from 2023-10-23T15:33:56

RFD Illinois October 20, 2023 from 2023-10-20T13:34:44

Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Kevin Semlow, provides an update on Federal and State issues.Profit Watch Energy with Kreg Ruhl, GROWMARK VP-Crop ...

RFD Illinois October 19, 2023 from 2023-10-19T13:01:41

RFD Illinois October 18, 2023 from 2023-10-18T13:14:42

RFD Illinois October 17, 2023 from 2023-10-17T13:02:41

Coverage of Secretary Vilsack’s visit to Kankakee County yesterday. A recap of the weekly crop numbers. Matt Bennett, Ag Market.Net on harvest progress and sluggish corn market.

RFD Illinois October 16, 2020 from 2023-10-16T12:55:30

Good news for soybean growers as demand for soybean oil for biodiesel has increase, RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.IDOA Director Costello reports on harvest and Josh Maschoff on the potential ...

RFD Illinois October 13, 2023 from 2023-10-13T12:30:45

RFD Illinois October 12, 2023 from 2023-10-12T12:19:50

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the likelihood of a Farm Bill Extension. A view from the cab with FarmWeek's Dan Grant. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Rich Nelson, Allendale, Inc. on soybean marke...

RFD Illinois October 11, 2023 from 2023-10-11T13:49:16

RFD Illinois October 10, 2023 from 2023-10-10T13:06:33

Optimism for a 2023 farm bill has all but evaporated, but there are still ways to boost support for American agriculture, outside the farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
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RFD Illinois October 9, 2023 from 2023-10-09T12:48:16

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the state of limbo the US Congress finds itself in. Illinois Pork Producers Association President Chad Leman provides a harvest update from Woodford County. ...

RFD Illinois October 6, 2023 from 2023-10-06T12:11:50

Chad Leman, President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks about the issues facing the pig business in October 2023 Profit Watch Energy with Dan Engel GROWMARK; Corn price rally with Lawrence Kane,...

RFD Illinois October 5, 2023 from 2023-10-05T12:50:02

RFD Illinois October 4, 2023 from 2023-10-04T12:18:27

Matt Kaye reports on frustration on the lack of progress on the Farm Bill. Farm Broadcaster Jared White shares an update from the field. IFB's Adam Nielsen on farm bill and Michael Langemeier, Pur...

RFD Illinois October 3, 2023 from 2023-10-03T12:48:19

Defeat of the House USDA spending bill last week over farm and abortion issues leaves the bill’s future uncertain, amid continued political chaos in the chamber. RFD Washington correspondent Matt K...

RFD Illinois October 2, 2023 from 2023-10-02T12:57:37

DeLoss recaps news from the weekend and Friday's quarterly grain stocks report. It's World Dairy Expo Week. Rita Frazer visits with Dr. Kevin Dill, director of dairy technical innovation Purina Ani...

RFD Illinois September 29, 2023 from 2023-09-29T12:08:44

Kevin Semlow, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities talks about the looming Gov’t shutdown in Washington & the Farm Bill. Profit Watch Energy features Daniel Munch AFBF on freigh...

RFD Illinois September 28, 2023 from 2023-09-28T12:53:01

Longtime Ag Senator Chuck Grassley now expects the 2018 farm bill will have to be extended for one-year. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Speciali...

RFD Illinois September 27, 2023 from 2023-09-27T12:55:34

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says a government shutdown would be “incredibly disruptive” to millions of Americans, including farmers, USDA staff, and needy families. RFD Washington correspondent Matt...

RFD Illinois September 26, 2023 from 2023-09-26T12:56:48

Hope to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative has all but vanished in the wake of Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odessa and Ukraine’s strike against Russia’s naval fleet in C...

RFD Illinois September 25, 2023 from 2023-09-25T12:23:50

Ethanol news from RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye. The USDA is gathering data about farm labor and Jim Taylor shares details. We hear from Jeff Adkisson, GFAI, with safe reminders for harve...

RFD Illinois September 22, 2023 from 2023-09-22T12:46

Affordable Connectivity Program that provides assistance for Broadband funding is in danger. Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert remembers the Mississippi River flooding ...

RFD Illinois September 21, 2023 from 2023-09-21T13:04:24

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on issues that are hanging up Farm Bill progress in both the House and Senate. Susan Turner, Progressive Ag Foundation, talks the mission of the Foundation. Mark...

RFD Illinois September 20, 2023 from 2023-09-20T13:18:59

House Ag Chair GT Thompson and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at an Axios press event expressed confidence for a farm bill this year but shed no new light on its timing. RFD Washington correspondent Ma...

RFD Illinois September 19, 2023 from 2023-09-19T13:01:59

House GOP moderates and hardliners brokered a short-term spending framework to keep the government open, but the chances in the House are uncertain almost impossible in the Senate. RFD Washington c...

RFD Illinois September 18, 2023 from 2023-09-18T12:41:27

Politics on display as the Farm Bill deadline nears. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports. IDOA Director Costello on Farm Safety and Health Week. Reese Tracy & Corey Frederick, Truckin Sauced BB...

RFD Illinois September 15, 2023 from 2023-09-15T11:48:02

A spending rebellion by House GOP hardliners has stalled the appropriations process in the lower chamber, putting Ag and other programs at risk. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports
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RFD Illinois September 14, 2023 from 2023-09-14T11:28:48

Ag Senator Joni Ernst has some tough words on the administration’s push for electric vehicles including comments by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Rob Schrick S...

RFD Illinois September 13, 2023 from 2023-09-13T12:13:25

The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. R...

RFD Illinois September 12, 2023 from 2023-09-12T12:05:26

The Senate this week plans to advance three annual spending bills, including agriculture, setting the stage for a spending showdown with the House amid a possible October 1st government shutdown. R...

RFD Illinois September 11, 2023 from 2023-09-11T11:48:23

Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow is touting CCC dollars as a viable cushion to help supplement scarce farm bill dollars. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. We learn about a beef barn op...

RFD Illinois September 8, 2032 from 2023-09-08T12:38:45

Report from the field as harvest rolls in Pike County with farmer, Jess Heavner. Profit Watch Energy with Scott Wilson, GROWMARK and Fertilizer Prices with Sam Taylor Rabo Research.

RFD Illinois September 7, 2023 from 2023-09-07T12:53:22

Matt Kaye report on impatience over the lack of Farm Bill progress. Dan Basse, Ag Resources, talks about the positive outlook for the protein markets. Trent Ford on August numbers and a September o...

RFD Illinois September 6, 2023 from 2023-09-06T13:12:16

USDA has cut its Fiscal Year ’24 farm export forecast for all major US foreign markets, including number one, China. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extens...

RFD Illinois September 5, 2023 from 2023-09-05T13:34:32

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a potential ‘September to Remember’ as US lawmakers face daunting differences over spending decisions needed to keep the government open after the fiscal year...

RFD Illinois September 4, 2023 from 2023-09-05T13:14:05

Conversation with IFB President Rich Guebert and VP Brian Duncan and retiring broadcaster Max Armstrong. Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net on markets from the Farm Progress Show. Gary Schnitkey, on the c...

RFD Illinois September 1, 2023 from 2023-09-01T13:03:52

An American Farm Bureau official says the EPA left itself a big opening in its final WOTUS rule to regulate wetlands. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports Steve Bridge with Farm Bill talk...

RFD Illinois August 31, 2023 from 2023-08-31T12:18:16

More from the Farm Progress Show: AFBF President Zippy Duvall,Renewable Fuels Assn. CEO Geoff Cooper, USDA RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger and DTN/Progressive Farmer market analyst Todd Hultman

RFD Illinois August 30, 2023 from 2023-08-30T12:18:58

Coverage from the 2023 Farm Progress Show with comments from Ron Kindred, Chair, Illinois Soybean Assn. Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello, Case IH, Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial and ...

RFD Illinois August 29, 2023 from 2023-08-29T12:15:39

RFD Illinois August 28, 2023 from 2023-08-28T13:03:09

RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the ethanol industry's concerns over the EPA’s Science Advisory Board downplaying the climate benefits of corn ethanol in a recent report. Kurt Aumann, Auma...

RFD Illinois August 25, 2023 from 2023-08-25T12:39:48

Matt Kaye reports on legislative logistics holding up Farm Bill progress. IFB President Rich Guebert talks with Rita Frazer about presence at the upcoming Farm Progress Show. PWE with Dan Basse Ag ...

RFD Illinois August 24, 2023 from 2023-08-24T13:17:12

House Ag Chairman GT Thompson from Congressman Bost’s listening session in Effingham County. Heat talk and cancelations as a result, including the DuQuoin State Fair parade. Rhett Raythe with the 3...

RFD Illinois August 23, 2023 from 2023-08-23T13:08:09

A fall farm bill looks less certain than expected, as House GOP leaders try to head off rebellion from the hard right flank. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Jeff Galle, Coordinator ...

RFD Illinois August 22, 2023 from 2023-08-22T13:20:55

Matt Kaye reports on trade woes in multiple markets. KJ Johnson previews the MAGIE Show this week. The IHSA/IPPA Pork & Pigskin’s challenge kicks off with the start of HS Football season. Recap...

RFD Illinois August 21, 2023 from 2023-08-21T12:48:03

AFBF’s Dave Solmonson on China Tariffs and WTO Compliance. State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes on the final stretch of Insect Pressure. Trent Ford, state climatologist on this week’s heat....

RFD Illinois August 18, 2023 from 2023-08-18T13:16:12

A key senator from the nation’s top pork producing state vows to fight in the farm bill, California Proposition 12 that bans sale of pork in the state from pigs housed in cages or crowded pens wher...

RFD Illinois August 17, 2023 from 2023-08-17T13:40:32

Brian Sager, Junior Livestock Superintendent recaps the Governor’s Sale of Champions. Josh Challand, Roach Ag Marketing, on low corn prices Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial, on mortgage rates.

RFD Illinois August 16, 2023 from 2023-08-16T11:35:27

The recent downgrade of US debt by Fitch rating service risks a bigger spending fight over USDA and other spending bills in September. Matt Kaye reports.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick d...

RFD Illinois August 15, 2023 from 2023-08-15T13:05:05

While Washington politicians are mired in farm bill politics, producers are focused on their everyday needs, RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Sounds and results from the Illinois Sta...

RFD Illinois August 14, 2023 from 2023-08-14T13:00:51

RFD Illinois August 11, 2023 from 2023-08-11T13:04:30

RFD Illinois August 10, 2023 from 2023-08-10T12:34

Jim Jacobs, CEO COUNTRY Financial, talks about 2023 being the largest storm losses in the company history and the COUNTRY Team stepping up to the challenge and serving customers. Illinois Director ...

RFD Illinois August 9, 2023 from 2023-08-09T13:55:11

Josh St. Peters, Executive VP of the Illinois Beef Association from the Illinois State Fair as cattle makes its way to the grounds. Curt Woolfolk, Mosaic, from their Advanced Crop Nutrition Forum ...

RFD Illinois August 8, 2023 from 2023-08-08T13:09:23

Matt Kaye reports on disagreement over the Nutrition Title in the Farm Bill. KJ Johnson, Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association talks about the MAGIE show later this month. Megan Dieken, Illi...

RFD Illinois August 7, 2023 from 2023-08-07T13:26:38

News from Washington DC and Michael Kovach Bayer Head of North American Hybrid Product Development talks what’s coming down the pipeline for DEKALB+Preceon Smart Corn System. Joe Camp, CommS...

RFD Illinois August 4, 2023 from 2023-08-04T12:48

Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian grain export stocks, striking a main inland port across the Danube River from Romania, sending global food prices higher, RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye ...

RFD Illinois August 3, 2023 from 2023-08-03T13:13:20

RFD Matt Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the Ethanol industry’s continued frustration on the lack of action by the EPA on summertime E15 rule. Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan re...

RFD Illinois August 2, 2023 from 2023-08-02T13:12:19

Gordie Siebring talks with RFD’s Rita Frazer from the Ukraine as he gives updates on agriculture in the northern region, the breakup of the Black Sea Grain Deal and bombing near the port of Danube ...

RFD Illinois August 1, 2023 from 2023-08-01T13:12:28

Mark Gebhards highlights his trip last week to the Midwest State Legislative Conference in North Dakota and issues discussed including the Farm Bill, Renewable Energy and WOTUS. Commstock Investmen...

RFD Illinois July 31, 2023 from 2023-07-31T12:50

News from Washington DC and we learn about conservation incentive programs offered by Amerian Farmland Trust and Illinois Corn Growers. Dr. Fred Below, University of Illinois, previews this week's ...

RFD Illinois July 28, 2023 from 2023-07-28T12:00:59

A report from DC on potential involvement in the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal. R...

RFD Illinois July 27, 2023 from 2023-07-27T12:22:50

A senior US Senator says the US should send part of its Navy to the Black Sea to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial grain shipments now threatened by Russia since it pulled out of the Blac...

RFD Illinois July 26, 2023 from 2023-07-26T13:06:53

More news on the situation in Ukraine, and the market reaction. A preview of the Illinois State Fair from Illinois Pork Producers and State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Lance Zimmerman, Rabo Researc...

RFD Illinois July 25, 2023 from 2023-07-25T13:27:27

Scott Halpin, USDA FSA Illinois Exec. Director & Jamie Diebal Conservation Program Specialist give details about Friday’s announcement which allows emergency grazing on CRP acres in Adams, Hanc...

RFD Illinois July 24, 2023 from 2023-07-24T13:40

Russia stepped up its destruction of Ukrainian grain, with attacks on port of Odesa export facilities on the Black Sea and exercises to seize and destroy any nearby grain ships. RFD Washington corr...

RFD Illinois July 21, 2023 from 2023-07-21T12:50:58

Biden officials expressed tentative support for efforts in Congress to restrict ownership of US farmland by foreign adversaries during a hearing of the House Select Committee on US-CCP Competition....

RFD Illinois July 20, 2023 from 2023-07-20T13:31:35

Rita Frazer meets with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards for an update on National Legislative issues. We then learn more about increasing concerns about the situation in Russia and Ukraine and...

RFD Illinois July 19, 2023 from 2023-07-19T14:15:22

Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is reintroducing legislation to target foreign ownership of US farmland by malign actors like China and Russia but aims this year to attach it to the must-pass defense bil...

RFD Illinois July 18, 2023 from 2023-07-18T13:29:44

Russia’s halting the Black Sea Grain deal again threatens global food and fertilizer prices, as the war in Ukraine grinds on. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Dale Shumaker Vice Pre...

RFD Illinois July 17, 2023 from 2023-07-17T12:42:35

China says it won’t cooperate with the Biden Administration on climate change without US concessions, as Biden Climate Envoy John Kerry heads to China for climate talks this week. RFD Washington co...

RFD Illinois July 14, 2023 from 2023-07-14T11:44:10

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello talks about the details of the recent USDA Disaster Declarations for Illinois. Dan Pannier with GROWMARK talks propane. Preview Historic Farm Days in...

RFD Illinois July 13, 2023 from 2023-07-13T13:33:13

Farm Week’s Tim Eggert is covering the Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington Trip & caught up with the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Rich Guebert. RFD Washington Correspondent, Ma...

RFD Illinois July 12, 2023 from 2023-07-12T13:07:36

A report from Washington as new dollars for the next farm bill will be scarce, but one Senator is proposing ways to boost available funds needed to improve commodity and other titles. Erik Fyrwald,...

RFD Illinois July 11, 2023 from 2023-07-11T13:29:01

The House and Senate may be on different farm bill clocks, as the days and hours tick down to a September 30th deadline to replace the expiring law. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. ...

RFD Illinois July 10, 2023 from 2023-07-10T12:56:51

Jason Webster, Lead Agronomist Precision Planting, Pontiac Innovation Center, talks about 2023 research and visitors coming from around the world to the center this summer. Randy Niver, DeKalb Asg...

RFD Illinois July 7, 2023 from 2023-07-07T12:30:06

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks weather, farm bill, and next week’s trip to Washington D.C. Illinois Senator Durbin and Congres...

RFD Illinois July 6, 2023 from 2023-07-06T13:05:07

SNAP payment error and fraud rates have alarmed US lawmakers and further fueled the food stamp spending fight, central to writing the new farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. ...

RFD Illinois July 5, 2023 from 2023-07-05T13:13:58

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye shares commentary from an American Farm Bureau Federation official on the budgeting process to meet producer needs in a ‘no-new-money’ farm bill. Jeff Adkisson Executive...

RFD Illinois July 4, 2023 from 2023-07-04T11:54:46

Montgomery County farmer Tommy Justison is back home to join the family farm. Justison is also committed to public service and the strength of supporting small towns and community, for a healthy a...

RFD Illinois July 3, 2023 from 2023-07-03T13:15:33

Matt Kaye Reports on the Biden Administration not giving up on its WOTUS rule, even after the Supreme Court in May struck down the rule’s power over wetlands. Rod Weinzierl, Illinois Corn Growers A...

RFD Illinois June 30, 2023 from 2023-06-30T13:02:51

Matt Kaye Reports on the sluggish pace of passing the Farm Bill and if an extension might be needed. Senator Dick Durbin with comments on emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground and his thoughts...

RFD Illinois June 29, 2023 from 2023-06-29T13:43:02

Kyle Brase, Madison Co farmer, reports on the wheat harvest that produced the some of the best yields EVER in Illinois. Mike Probst BASF Technical Service Rep talked to farmers at the BASF...

RFD Illinois June 28, 2023 from 2023-06-28T13:19:36

Kip Jacobs UPL talks drought and crop conditions and previews the U of I Weed Science Field Day today on the South Farms. Dave Lidy Beef & Dairy Specialist Total Livestock talks about wo...

RFD Illinois June 27, 2023 from 2023-06-27T14:24:22

Adam Nielsen Director of National Legislation & Policy Development Illinois Farm Bureau spent a week in Washington D.C. this month talking about the Farm Bill & the importance of crop insur...

RFD Illinois June 26, 2023 from 2023-06-26T13:11:48

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards on IFB Call to Action. Scott Halpin, State FSA Director & Wendy Mueller, Chief Compliance Officer talk about rules and regulations for emergency haying and ...

RFD Illinois June 23, 2023 from 2023-06-23T12:07:49

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about potential good news for ag from WOTUS testimony this week and drought conditions. Profit Watch Energy with Josh Linville Stone X. He gives a fertili...

RFD Illinois June 22, 2023 from 2023-06-22T13:36:45

Biofuel groups react to EPA’s finalized renewable fuel volumes for this year through 2025. Mike Hamilton, Madison County Ag- Hay Auction, talks about the drought, tight hay supplies and high prices...

RFD Illinois June 21, 2023 from 2023-06-21T14:20:46

The farm bill clock is ticking, with little sign yet of progress toward writing a new law by the September 30th expiration of the existing farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports....

RFD Illinois June 20, 2023 from 2023-06-20T14:06:32

The biofuel industry and its advocates in Congress are eagerly awaiting the EPA’s final 2023-25 volumes for ethanol and biobased and advanced biodiesel due Wednesday after a 1-week court approved e...

RFD Illinois June 19, 2023 from 2023-06-19T14:03:06

A suddenly changed political environment for budgeting on Capitol Hill is posing new challenges for farm bill writers, already facing a daunting October 1st deadline to complete work on a new bill....

RFD Illinois June 16, 2023 from 2023-06-16T12:47:23

We meet the new Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Franklin and new Illinois FFA Vice President Eric Wisely from Nashville.
Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newlin, Propane Educ...

RFD Illinois June 15, 2023 from 2023-06-15T11:16:18

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebards talks timeline for a new Farm Bill following his trip to Washington D.C. From the Illinois FFA Convention we hear from from Sidney Stiers, the Illinois Star in A...

RFD Illinois June 14, 2023 from 2023-06-14T12:12:03

Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says work on the new farm bill is behind schedule and a 1-year extension of current law may be needed. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Farm Week’s Dan Gran...

RFD Illinois June 13, 2023 from 2023-06-13T11:09:35

Weekly crop numbers and Eric Snodgrass, from Nutrien, on will it rain this week?
USDA’s trade mission to Japan last week pressed Tokyo for ethanol sales as many countries look for new ways to ...

RFD Illinois June 12, 2023 from 2023-06-12T11:24:31

President Biden and the UK’s Rishi Sunak announced a research and investment deal that came up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations. RFD Washington corres...

RFD Illinois June 9, 2023 from 2023-06-09T13:49:33

USDA Under Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor back from leading a trade mission to Japan, defends the administration’s emphasis on the trips over doing market-opening free trade deals. RFD Washingto...

RFD Illinois June 8, 2023 from 2023-06-08T13:29:52

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from Washington D.C. Illinois pig farmers talk about the importance of trade and exports. FarmWeek's Dan Grant reports from World Pork Expo on herd health and pr...

RFD Illinois June 7, 2023 from 2023-06-07T13:21:09

Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the June 12th application cutoff date for Dicamba in Illinois. We hear from Dave Duzan of Lexington who was elected as the new President of the Il...

RFD Illinois June 6, 2023 from 2023-06-06T12:43:51

Illinois Farm Bureau is hosting a small group of visitors representing the National Farmers Union of England & Wales this week. Lyndsey Ramsey, Director of Strategic Engagement Illinois Farm B...

RFD Illinois June 5, 2023 from 2023-06-05T13:08:42

The Biden EPA is still considering including eRINS in its final Renewable Volume rule the agency’s required by court order to issue by the middle of the month. But two Senators are leading the char...

RFD Illinois June 2, 2023 from 2023-06-02T12:05:09

Steve Bridge Statehouse Report, Mark Gebhards celebrates the WOTUS victory last week.
Profit Watch Energy Segment with Heather Thompson GROWMARK/Cooperative Ventures. Also, Info Ag Preview wit...

RFD Illinois June 1, 2023 from 2023-06-01T13:09:45

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau recaps the Illinois General Assembly spring session.
Matt Kaye reports on debt ceiling, we review fert...

RFD Illinois May 31, 2023 from 2023-05-31T12:32:47

The GOP-White House debt limit deal if enacted will have a direct bearing on how much farm bill writers get and how they shape farm policy to meet the growing needs of producers for the next 5-year...

RFD Illinois May 30, 2023 from 2023-05-30T11:16:46

Debt Ceiling updates from the weekend from Washington and RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the debate over Farm Bill funding, Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Com...

RFD Illinois May 29, 2023 from 2023-05-29T11:46:41

As the U.S. red meat industry faces several challenges, exports provided a bright spot as U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) members gathered in Minneapolis last week for the organization’s Spring...

RFD Illinois May 26, 2023 from 2023-05-26T11:16:51

The US Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, has redefined Waters of the US under the Clean Water Act, effectively killing a key pillar of the Biden WOTUS rule. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports...

RFD Illinois May 25, 2023 from 2023-05-25T11:37:59

Ag lawmakers are pushing legislation to help farmers vying for oversubscribed EQIP conservation contracts. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports, & more highlights from The Illinois Wh...

RFD Illinois May 24, 2023 from 2023-05-24T11:26:55

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau talks General Assembly wrapping up spring session, ag bills to watch and federal debt ceiling debate in D.C....

RFD Illinois May 23, 2023 from 2023-05-23T11:41:52

NASS numbers plus Adams County Crop Watcher Brent Clair on “flash drought”.
Wayne Sirles, co-owner/operator of Rendleman Orchards near Alto Pass (Union Co) talks about the spring fruit crop an...

RFD Illinois May 22, 2023 from 2023-05-22T11:33:27

Animal disease preparedness is a ‘must’ for the next farm bill according to livestock industry leaders at a recent farm bill hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.
IFCA's KJ...

RFD Illinois May 19, 2023 from 2023-05-19T12:36:36

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from the Nation's Capital. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on legislative issues at the state and national level. In the weekly Profit Watch Energy S...

RFD Illinois May 18, 2023 from 2023-05-18T13:58:55

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on livestock leaders sharing their concerns before a House Ag Committee meeting. Travis Mateer, U of I Extension Beef Specialist on pasture management. IDOA Dire...

RFD Illinois May 17, 2023 from 2023-05-17T13:02:52

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the impact of California’s Prop 12 for Illinois Pig Farmers. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on concerns that President Biden may be using th...

RFD Illinois May 16, 2023 from 2023-05-16T13:02:41

Matt Kaye reports Ag trade concerns amid continuing uncertainty over input costs, weather, supply chains and the timing of a new farm bill. Pioneer Agronomist Emily Huber chats planting and emerg...

RFD Illinois May 15, 2023 from 2023-05-15T13:36:18

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards updates us on legislative and regulatory issues. A recap of Friday's WASDE report with commentary from Darren Wax, Premier Cooperative.

RFD Illinois May 12, 2023 from 2023-05-12T12:17:43

AFBF Reaction to the Supreme Court decision to uphold Prop 12. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on a House Farm Bill hearing covering free trade deals, nutrition, African Swine Fever, and...

RFD Illinois May 11, 2023 from 2023-05-11T13:26:58

FarmWeek’s Dan Grant visits with Lee CFB President Adam Henkel and RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on coverage from the Senate Confirmation hearing for USDA Undersecretary Nominee Torres-Small....

RFD Illinois May 10, 2023 from 2023-05-10T13:53:11

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing. Comstock Investments Joe Camp explains why there is added significance to Friday’s WASDE report. Freese-Notis Weather’s ...

RFD Illinois May 9, 2023 from 2023-05-09T13:27:22

Matt Kaye reports on President Biden and Congressional leaders meeting today at the White House in hopes of averting US debt default that could crush producers with sky high interest rates. Mark ...

RFD Illinois May 8, 2023 from 2023-05-08T13:00:10

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau shares an update on legislative and regularory issues. Market commentary from Scott Meyer, Ursa Farmers Co-Op a...

RFD Illinois May 5, 2023 from 2023-05-05T11:28:02

Crop Insurers, lenders, and Farm Credit officials told Ag senators crop insurance is the most important farm bill safety net but needs to be improved. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports. Bill B...

RFD Illinois May 4, 2023 from 2023-05-04T13:06:34

Illinois Pork Producers were at the State Capitol yesterday to celebrate the first Illinois Bacon Day and bring attention to the low pig prices at the farm gate and the importance of family farms. ...

RFD Illinois May 3, 2023 from 2023-05-03T13:20:14

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the need for increased farm bill spending to meet soaring input and interest costs, inflation, foreign competition, and disasters, yet the looming debt ceilin...

RFD Illinois May 2, 2023 from 2023-05-02T13:30:29

Matt Kaye reports on the FSA staff shortage discussion before the House Ag Committee. May is Beef Month & Dave Lidy Beef & Dairy Specialist with Total Livestock Services talks about the num...

RFD Illinois May 1, 2023 from 2023-05-01T13:04

Mark Gebhards. Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. Brad Rippey, USDA, shares the news that there ...

RFD Illinois April 28, 2023 from 2023-04-28T13:15:53

A report from Washington DC as EPA’s summertime E15 waiver deadline is Monday. Steve Bridge reports on the state budget discussions amidst Illinois’ improving fiscal health. Profit Watch Energy wit...

RFD Illinois April 27, 2023 from 2023-04-27T13:11:37

A Farm Bill report from Washington DC and Rita Frazer introduces us to two young farmers working this spring in Illinois and planning for the future. Arlan Suderman, Stone X on falling corn market....

RFD Illinois April 26, 2023 from 2023-04-26T13:49:57

A report from Washington DC. Jim Taylor talks with Randy Graham, Curtis Orchard, on the recent cold temperatures and mitigations efforts to protect their crops. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich ...

RFD Illinois April 25, 203 from 2023-04-25T12:38:46

A report from Washington DC as EPA Chief Michael Reagan testified before the House Ag Committee on the Administration’s Biofuels Policies. National Weather Service Senior Service Hydrologist Matt W...

RFD Illinois April 24, 2023 from 2023-04-24T13:19:57

The U.S. says Russia continues to undermine the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a global food lifeline also key for world fertilizer supplies, RFD Washington Correspondent Reports., Ryan Whitehouse Ass...

RFD Illinois April 21, 2023 from 2023-04-21T11:56:49

RFD correspondent Matt Kaye report on the differences on SNAP funding that was on display during a Senate Ag Committee hearing. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on a project with the Ill...

RFD Illinois April 20, 2023 from 2023-04-20T12:56:59

A report from Washington on EPA Administrator's testimony before the House Ag Committee. Illinois Soybean Association's Andrew Larson covers ISA's priorities for the next farm bill. We meet two se...

RFD Illinois April 19, 2023 from 2023-04-19T13:02:44

News from Washington as efforts to veto President Biden’s veto of a resolution disapproving his EPA’s the Waters of the US rule, will likely fail, according to a key Ag Senator. Also in the nation’...

RFD Illinois April 18, 2023 from 2023-04-18T13:07

Reports from the fields, in McLean County with Harry Cooney and in Jersey County Farm Week CropWatcher, Jeff Guilander. Weather and planting progress numbers. Mark Henderson, WIFR TV, on severe cha...

RFD Illinois April 17, 2023 from 2023-04-17T12:45:08

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, on state & national legislation and regulatory issues. Rapid change in the weather. Bryce Baker, Precisi...

RFD Illinois April 14, 2023 from 2023-04-14T13:10:52

News from the Nation's capital on another court win for producers this week on WOTUS, while farmers and ethanol producers anxiously await an EPA decision on summertime E-15 sales. Illinois Director...

RFD Illinois April 13, 2023 from 2023-04-13T13:12:10

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye shares news from the nation's capital. Rita Frazer visits with Woodford County farmer and Presdent of the Illinois Pork Producers Chad Leman on planting activity and low...

RFD Illinois April 12, 2023 from 2023-04-12T13:31:01

Report on summertime sales of E15 and a field and wheat report from Madison County. WASDE reaction from Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net and Ryan Reeverts in Ogle County provides an update field conditi...

RFD Illinois April 11, 2023 from 2023-04-11T13:18:22

News from Washington DC and the Illinois Wheat Association President, Mark Krauz talks southern Illinois wheat conditions and promotes this year's yield contest. We hear from cropwatcher Randy Ande...

RFD Illinois April 10, 2023 from 2023-04-10T12:50:28

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. Maria Boerngen, Illinois State Univeristy on liquidity...

RFD Illinois April 7, 2023 from 2023-04-07T11:46:41

Good Friday show features latest devlopment on the WOTUS issue in Washington plus updates on Farm Bill and USDA appropriations. We also hear about Tillamook Creamery purchasing a former Prairie Far...

RFD Illinois April 6, 2023 from 2023-04-06T13:47:55

John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chair, reports on storm damage and clean up efforts from Tuesday night’s storm. State Climatologist Trent Ford on the severe weather so far this year. Matt Kaye r...

RFD Illinois April 5, 2023 from 2023-04-05T13:23:48

A report from Washington on staffing and technology concerns at USDA offices. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on telling the story of agriculture as part of the appropriations proc...

RFD Illinois April 4, 2023 from 2023-04-04T13:13:23

Don Meyer, Illinois Farm Bureau District 4 director on storm damage on his farm in Lee County. Eric Schmidt EJS Weather on what’s coming. Matt Kaye reports on Ag lawmakers pressing USDA Secretary T...

RFD Illinois April 3, 2023 from 2023-04-03T12:20:55

Recap of Friday’s late afternoon storm system. USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Torres-Small on funds provided in the metro east area for emergency services. Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, c...

RFD Illinois March 31, 2023 from 2023-03-31T12:46:48

Success story of the Allies in Agriculture Program in Cook County.and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton on grocery store infrastructure in Cairo, IL. Matt Kaye report on disagreements on Farm Bill Tit...

RFD Illinois March 30, 2023 from 2023-03-30T12:57:46

Coverage from the Illinois Ag Legislative Day with commentary from IFB President Rich Guebert and House Ag & Conservation Committee Member Charlie Meier from Okawville. Aaron Maher, Rumboldt &a...

RFD Illinois March 29, 2023 from 2023-03-29T13:59:39

Matt Kaye reports on contention over food stamp funding during the latest House Ag farm bill hearing. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau t...

RFD Illinois March 28, 2023 from 2023-03-28T13:28:38

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on NCBA's anti-WOTUS reaction to a Texas federal court’s decision allowing the Biden rule to take effect in 48 states and dismisses EPA’s defense of t...

RFD Illinois March 27, 2023 from 2023-03-27T13:13:30

President Biden’s trade policies, including on agriculture, came under fire at a Senate Finance hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Getting to Know your Illinois Soybean Associ...

RFD Illinois March 23, 2023 from 2023-03-23T13:58:36

A report on the EPA's defense of the December WOTUS Rule, Steve Sterchi SYNGENTA talks about a new research farm in Malta, IL,and Jean Brokish American Farmland Trust talks about Illinois Cover Cr...

RFD Illinois March 22, 2023 from 2023-03-22T13:54:38

Matt Kaye Report on ranking Senate members agreeing on robust funding for the Farm Bill, but disagree on the priorities of where those funds should be spent. Toni Dunker Advanced Trading in Quincy ...

RFD Illinois March 21, 2023 from 2023-03-21T13:09:50

A report on the challenges of writing a farm bill with a tough federal budget environment and declining crop prices. Illinois Director of Ag Costello talks about representing Illinois in Thailand. ...

RFD Illinois March 20, 2023 from 2023-03-20T13:04:29

South American crop update. Matt Kaye report on Secretary Vilsack’s comments on potential for payment limits for producers. Salute to the 2023 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers Curt Strode, David Meiss...

RFD Illinois March 17, 2023 from 2023-03-17T12:56:58

Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation talks about testimony given in the House Revenue Committee on an Estate Tax bill. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello on his time in front of the House...

RFD Illinois March 16, 2023 from 2023-03-16T13:19:37

Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities, Mark Gebhards, talks news from Springfield and the Illinois General Assembly and on the federal level President Bid...

RFD Illinois March 15, 2023 from 2023-03-15T13:39:01

Matt Kaye reports on the challenges of writing a new farm bill. Grant Hammer Executive Director Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts talk about Soil Health Day last week ...

RFD Illinois March 14, 2023 from 2023-03-14T13:13:23

RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the backlash of Brazil's delay in reporting cases of Mad Cow disease. Rita Frazer visits with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers from National Pork For...

RFD Illinois March 13, 2023 from 2023-03-13T12:31:27

RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the US House vote to repeal, on a largely symbolic 227-198 vote, the EPA’s WOTUS rule. The Senate could follow suit as soon as this week. Josh St. Peters Illi...

RFD Illinois March 10, 2023 from 2023-03-10T13:32:42

Scott Walker, Corn Product Marketing Manager with Pioneer/Corteva, shares his family’s long history with Pioneer Seed. Illinois Pork Producers President Chad Leman talks with Rita Frazer about pig ...

RFD Illinois March 9, 2023 from 2023-03-09T14:35:30

A report from Washington on a potential WOTUS repeal. From the Commodity Classic, Rita Frazer talks wit...

RFD Illinois March 8, 2023 from 2023-03-08T14:27:02

A report on the future of the Biden EPA WOTUS Rule. Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about IFB’s Leaders to Washington trip. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello on ...

RFD Illinois March 7, 2023 from 2023-03-07T14:00:50

Matt Kaye reports on Farm Bill funding needs for reference prices that trigger PLC and ARC County payments. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy,Illinois Farm Bureau reports on the Illi...

RFD Illinois March 6, 2023 from 2023-03-06T13:32:35

A report on national security and farm interests. Sounds and conversations from the Illinois Food Products Expo in Springfield featuring Jacky Sambursky Bureau Chief of Marketing & Promotion Il...

RFD Illinois April 19 from 2022-04-19T13:29:48

Commodity groups are starting to focus on the next farm bill, as Congress’ two Ag Committees hold or gear up for hearings on the next five-year farm policy bill. Items like crop insurance, ARC, PLC...

RFD Illinois April 18 from 2022-04-18T12:23:37

President Biden’s infrastructure adviser expects the FCC to make significant progress this year on critical broadband mapping to pinpoint rural areas of greatest need. RFD Washington correspondent ...

RFD Illinois April 15 from 2022-04-15T13:03:22

The Good Friday edition features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards discussing the spring legislative session. We also talk Easter ham and...

RFD Illinois April 14 from 2022-04-14T13:01:12

Matt Kaye talks with Renewable Fuels Association Head Geoff Cooper about President Biden’s decision to allow summertime E15 sales on an emergency basis. Jennifer Tirey Exec Director Illinois Pork P...

RFD Illinois April 13 from 2022-04-13T13:12:45

Matt Kaye reports on the ethanol industry’s response to President Biden’s announcement in Iowa that his administration will restore summertime sales of E15 this summer. Illinois Farm Bureau reactio...

RFD Illinois April 12 from 2022-04-12T13:36:28

Matt Kaye Reports on the US pork industry facing key challenges in production and trade, amid the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and Biden Administration resistance to new free trade deals. Jim Taylo...

RFD Illinois April 11 from 2022-04-11T12:44:26

Jim Taylor talks with Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow about the state budget that was approved early Saturday morning. DeLoss Jahnke visits with Ed Kasper, Kasper Ag Solutions and Todd Steinac...

RFD Illinois April 8 from 2022-04-08T12:53:06

Rita Frazer talks with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau who provides an update on the final days of the Illinois General Assembly session, highlights success with Illinois Anhydrous Ammonia Safe...

RFD Illinois April 7 from 2022-04-07T13:24:51

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the talk of a global food crisis coming this fall amid the war in the Ukraine, the pandemic and weather disasters. Rita Frazer talks with Dr. Matt ...

RFD Illinois April 6 from 2022-04-06T13:02:59

Matt Kaye Reports that The Biden Administration consideration of allowing summertime sale of E15. Matt Montgomery Pioneer Field Agronomist with best advice for farmers going with beans-on-beans thi...

RFD Illinois April 5 from 2022-04-05T13:23:27

project headed up by Zenika ICI seed, chemical and equipment. That was a three-week project and Gordie has been there since. Today he is a farmer and works for a used ag equipment business. He sh...

RFD Illinois April 4 from 2022-04-04T13:07:03

Rita Frazer talks with Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation about the last week of the General Assembly spring session. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Brad Rippey USDA Meteoro...

RFD Illinois April 1 from 2022-04-01T13:25:34

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards talks with Rita Frazer about the good news from the Illinois Senate on the Biodiesel Bill, hope for a wrap up in the General Assembly next Friday and thoughts a...

RFD Illinois March 31 from 2022-03-31T14:32

RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye shares comments from US Trade Representative Katherine Tai as she took on Ag-related issues, including China, USMCA and the war in Ukraine during a hearing be...

RFD Illinois March 30 from 2022-03-30T14:27:37

Matt Kaye reports on the Cattle Price and Transparency Bill that is working its way through the Senate. Jennifer Tirey Exec Director IPPA talks about the Supreme Court taking up Prop 12. Karl Setze...

RFD Illinois March 29 from 2022-03-29T13:36:23

Matt Kaye reports on the impact the Russia/Ukraine war will have on grain exports. Jim Taylor has the first Farm Week Crop Watcher report of the season as he talks with Ken Taake of Pulaski County....

RFD Illinois March 28 from 2022-03-28T13:09:39

Dr. Kim Kidwell. Associate Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives with the University of Illinois and Adrienne DeSutter on Mental Health Initiatives from the Women in Ag Conference h...

RFD Illinois March 25 from 2022-03-25T13:04:02

Rita Frazer talks with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards for an update on state and federal issues. DeLoss Jahnke shares more of his conversation with Scott Wilson, GROWMARK Energy. Matt Kaye ...

RFD Illinois March 24 from 2022-03-24T13:30:35

Live local conference coverage with Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello and Jackie Sambursky Bureau Chief of Marketing IDOA as they discuss the massive focus on local food-one of the only silver...

RFD Illinois March 23 from 2022-03-23T13:41:02

Jim Taylor shares coverage from the Illinois Ag Legislative Day at the State Capital. He talks to FFA President Adam Loker. DeLoss Jahnke Covers the Canadian Pacific Strike and settlement. Matt Ka...

RFD Illinois March 22 from 2022-03-22T13:28:27

House Ag top Republican, Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, spoke about the next farm bill and other issues with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Rock Katschnig Henry County farmer talks about his fami...

RFD Illinois March 21 from 2022-03-21T13:21:37

Illinois farmer leaders and Prairie Farmer Master Farmers 2001, 2019 and 2021 talk about pride in leadership and early field activity across the state. Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mike Doherty talks inf...

RFD Illinois March 18 from 2022-03-18T12:57:34

Rita Frazer visits with the 2022 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers Darryl Brinkmann Clinton County & Doug Schroeder Champaign County. Luke Worrell talks with DeLoss Jahnke about the Land Values report ...

RFD Illinois March 17 from 2022-03-17T13:45:45

Rita Frazer visits with Mark Gebhards, Executive Director IFB Governmental Affairs & Commodities, about the IFB European Union Market Study Tour regarding the reasons behind the trip, the take away...

RFD Illinois March 16 from 2022-03-16T13:49:31

Matt Kaye shares Senator Grassley’s comments on trade. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Programs on the success of Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Growing training.
Jason Plummer, Vice P...

RFD Illinois March 15 from 2022-03-15T13:19:49

Doug Winter, White County, new chair of US Soybean Export Council. Matt Kaye reports on global impacts on fertilizer costs, and the potential domestic solutions. Troy Uphoff and Wayne Rosenthal, NC...

RFD Illinois March 14 from 2022-03-14T12:28:43

Coverage of USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's speech at Commodity Classic. Market discussion with Naomi Bloom, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson and Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net, News on Avian Infl...

RFD Illinois March 11 from 2022-03-11T14:45:11

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello visits with Rita Frazer at the Commodity Classic.
Profit Watch Energy with Curt Dunafin, GROWMARK talks diesel storage. Steve Bridge provides a ...

RFD Illinois March 10 from 2022-03-10T14:17

Rita Frazer visits with Steve Censky, CEO of American Soybean Association talks about issues facing the association at the start of the 2022 Commodity Classic. Jim Taylor talks to Betsy Dirksen Lo...

RFD Illinois March 9 from 2022-03-09T14:27:01

Matt Kaye reports on the impact to already slim farm margins with the news of the embargo of Russian Oil. Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust on the increased use of Cover Crops.
GROWMARK’...

RFD Illinois March 8 from 2022-03-08T14:38:30

Matt Kaye reports on the impact Embargoing Russian oil could have on gas and other energy costs and farm margins. More from Bill Even CEO National Pork Board details priorities ahead of National Po...

RFD Illinois March 7 from 2022-03-07T14:24:42

Matt Kaye Reports on Biofuel and farm groups wrote President Biden to restore year-round sales of 15-percent ethanol-blended gasoline in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. Illinois Cor...

RFD Illinois March 4 from 2022-03-04T13:58:32

FarmWeek’s Ag Policy Editor Tim Eggert reports on the Illinois Farm Bureau Market Study Tour from Europe with commentary from IFB Vice President Brian Duncan. RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye...

RFD Illinois March 3 from 2022-03-03T14:39:48

Matt Kaye reports on cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices, may be gaining some momentum in Congress. Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS talks USDA money for Urb...

RFD Illinois March 2 from 2022-03-02T14:59:39

Matt Kaye reports on the need for more safety nets in the next farm bill brought to surface by inflation war, trade wars and disasters. Jennifer Smith, Development Manager for the IAA Foundation a...

RFD Illinois March 1 from 2022-03-01T14:40:57

Matt Kaye reports on the Inflation Increase from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are already being felt in the grain and energy sectors and could soon affect US growers and consumers. Austin Omer Ill...

RFD Illinois February 28 from 2022-02-28T13:32:02

Matt Kaye reports on the USDA’s 98th Ag Outlook Forum that took place amid the backdrop of Russia’s war on Ukraine and concerns energy prices will continue to soar, putting more focus on alternativ...

RFD Illinois February 25 from 2022-02-25T13:57:49

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau's Governmental Affairs and Commodities Executive Director talks the Russia/Ukraine conflict and on the impact to agriculture. Secretary Vilsack announcements of ...

RFD Illinois February 24 from 2022-02-24T14:26:27

Matt Kaye report on increasing gas prices as the market reacts to the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and the biofuels industry response. Mark Wilson, Stark County Farmer and Chair of the Illinois Corn Ma...

RFD Illinois February 23 from 2022-02-23T14:09:23

Matt Kaye reports on energy and trade challenges amidst tensions with Russia and China.
Rita talks with Alan Kollmann 2021 President of the Illinois Pork Producers from the Illinois Pork Expo....

RFD Illinois February 22 from 2022-02-22T14:22:27

Matt Kaye reports on rising gas and biofuel prices as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate and the response from biofuel leaders to meet demand and keep fuel affordable.
Phil Bradshaw...

RFD Illinois February 21 from 2022-02-21T14:12:16

Rita Frazer visits with Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau celebrates National FFA Week and remembers his FFA Advisors. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist salutes his FF...

RFD Illinois February 18 from 2022-02-18T13:52:30

Rita Frazer talks with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, on the success of the Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference, a review of General Assembly Bills and and update on Input Prices. DeL...

RFD Illinois February 17 from 2022-02-17T14:01:50

Matt Kaye Reports on lessons of US foreign energy dependence, at a time of rising energy prices as a by-product of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Mercer County Farmer and NREC Chair, Jeff Kirwan at t...

RFD Illinois February 16 from 2022-02-16T14:22:01

Jim Taylor provides coverage from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference with a conversation with IFB President Rich Guebert. DeLoss Jahnke covers inflation news and tal...

RFD Illinois February 15 from 2022-02-15T14:18:23

National Cattleman’s Beef Association’s head of international trade Kent Bacus says cattle export numbers, like total Ag exports, hit record levels last year, but trade relations need to be current...

RFD Illinois February 14 from 2022-02-14T13:41:23

Matt Kaye Reports on the Supreme Court's plans to try to clarify what the Clean Water Act means by “Waters of the US,” and whether the EPA and Army Corps have gone too far in regulating wetlands. ...

RFD Illinois February 11 from 2022-02-11T14:15:12

Rita Frazer shares a conversations with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau. They discuss current state and federal legislative issues. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Phil Needham, Needham Ag Tech, abo...

RFD Illinois February 10 from 2022-02-10T15:15:03

WASDE update and commentary from Karl Setzer with AgriVisor. COUNTRY Connection features Ali Gibbs & Mike Huschen Illinois Valley Agency on efforts for Feeding Illinois and a Farm to Food Bank Fun...

RFD Illinois February 9 from 2022-02-09T14:09:16

Matt Kaye reports on criticism of the USDA’s spending in climate-smart commodity pilot projects.
Rita Frazer talks with IDOA Director Costello about Budget Proposals for agriculture projects a...

RFD Illinois February 8 from 2022-02-08T14:06:18

Gregg Doud, Chief ag negotiator in the Trump Administration, talks with DeLoss Jahnke about trade negotiations during his tenure. Doud will be a speaker at next week’s Governmental Affairs Leadersh...

RFD Illinois February 7 from 2022-02-07T15:07:06

Matt Kaye reports on a Midwest US lawmaker has issue with the New York Times over its editorial alleging the beef industry is destroying the planet. Mark Gebhards talks to Rita Frazer on the state...

RFD Illinois February 4 from 2022-02-04T14:14:14

Rita Frazer shares and update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards. DeLoss cover energy supply, demand and prices in Profit Watch Energy. Steve Bridge covers the Governor Pritzker's State of ...

RFD Illinois February 3 from 2022-02-03T13:56:12

Matt Kaye reports on the status of cattle market reform. Matt Witte, Bloomington meats, provides Rita Frazer an update for the small processor. AgriVisor's Karl Setzer talks markets with DeLoss J...

RFD Illinois February 2 from 2022-02-02T14:19:20

Jim Taylor talks with DTN's John Baranick for the latest on winter storm Landon. DeLoss Jahnke talks
Groundhog Day weather and with Steve Pitstick, chair IL Soybean Association. Early morni...

RFD Illinois February 1 from 2022-02-01T15:49:45

Matt Kaye reports on a key window’s narrowing for cattle market reforms as part of an extension of Livestock Mandatory Reporting that expires with a stop-gap federal funding bill on the 18th.
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RFD Illinois January 31 from 2022-01-31T14:00:03

DeLoss Jahnke provides a market recap of the previous week and talks with Dan Hicks, Freese Notis weather, previewing big storm that’s coming mid-late this week. Rita Frazer shares highlights from...

RFD Illinois January 28 from 2022-01-28T14:30:33

Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Crop Agency Manager, starts the show with an update on RMA procedures and deadlines because of the COVID Environment. Matt Kaye reports on the feelings that the USDA and White H...

RFD Illinois January 27 from 2022-01-27T14:26:52

Jim Taylor talks with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos about the importance of lock and dam funding for the upper Mississippi River system. DeLoss talks with Darren Frye, Water Street Solutions about the...

RFD Illinois January 26 from 2022-01-26T14:16:30

DeLoss Jahnke covers of a celebration of Lock and Dam Infrastructure funding in Peoria and Rita Frazer discusses the delay on Prop 12 enforcement by California Supreme Court and what that means for...

RFD Illinois January 25 from 2022-01-25T13:38:47

Matt Kaye reports on the latest on African Swine Fever with comments from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack as he says the threat of the disease spreads close to the US. Also, Rita Frazer shares a conversa...

RFD Illinois January 24 from 2022-01-24T14:03:13

IFB President Rich Guebert talks with Rita Frazer about Lock and Dam funding and livestock pricing. Steve Bridge reports with news from the Waterways Council. Gerry Beard, Beard Implement, talks ...

RFD Illinois January 21 from 2022-01-21T14:46:55

Rita Frazer talks with Rich Guebert, President Illinois Farm Bureau reacts to lock and dam funding that impacts agriculture and also covers high fertilizer prices and Prop 12 for the livestock ind...

RFD Illinois January 20 from 2022-01-20T13:57:49

Jim Tarmann, Illinois Corn Growers, talks about the funding for Lock 25 on the upper Mississippi. Karl Setzer Agrivisor on market activity for the week. Nicole Bateman, Midwest Inland Port in Deca...

RFD Illinois January 19 from 2022-01-19T15:00:02

Matt Kaye Report on EPA Advisory Panel recommending limited WOTUS definition, protection for ag features-audio with National Cattlemen's Scott Yager and Zippy Duval President AFBF. Ryan Whitehouse ...

RFD Illinois January 18 from 2022-01-18T22:11:19

Lauren Lurkins on WOTUS hearings and the action request related to that and information on Nutrient Management Community Project – a partnership with the U of I. The showing of Silo at a Greene Co...

RFD Illinois January 17 from 2022-01-17T13:30:45

Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers talk about the cancellation of the 2022 Truck and Trailer Show and impact of Secretary of State Office closures. DeLoss Jahnke recaps last week's markets and Matt Ka...

RFD Illinois January 14 from 2022-01-14T14:04:55

Rita Frazer provides an update from Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau. They cover AFBF policy discussion. DeLoss Jahnke provides Profit Watch Energy conversation with AFBF economists Veronica N...

RFD Illinois January 13 from 2022-01-13T16:26:33

The RFD Radio Network Team provides daily ag news. In this episode, Rita Frazer talks with Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello about the Illinois numbers in the USDA Crop Production rep...

RFD Illinois January 12 from 2022-01-12T14:16:19

DeLoss Jahnke provides a recap of the AFBF Annual Meeting Delegate Session from IFB President Rich Guebert. Rita Frazer visits with Tyler Hoffman COUNTRY Financial Representative in Winnebago Coun...

RFD Illinois January 11 from 2022-01-11T14:00:27

Matt Kaye reports on the Ethanol Industry plans to testify at House Electronic Vehicle Hearing. Ellyn Ferguson with Congressional Quarterly talks with Rita Frazer about other Congressional Items of...

RFD Illinois January 10 from 2022-01-10T13:48:31

RFD Radios DeLoss Jahnke and FarmWeek's Tim Eggert report from the 2022 AFBF Convention in Atlanta GA. Items highlighted are AFBF President Zippy Duvall on sustainability and climate policy. We a...

RFD Illinois January 7 from 2022-01-07T14:35:02

Matt Kaye reports on trade concerns and potential with AFBF’s Dave Salmonsen. U of I Extension is conducting a needs assessment survey and is seeking needs from the rural communities. Profit Watch...

RFD Illinois January 6 from 2022-01-06T14:03:59

Jim Taylor talks with 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos about preliminary work being done for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. A Matt Kaye report and DeLoss Jahnke talks with Jim Mintert, Purdu...

RFD Illinois January 5 from 2022-01-05T15:00:02

Rita Frazer visits with Mark Gebhards. He covers the Biden-Harris plan for U.S. livestock and processing facilities and a FB Act Call to Action on WOTUS. Rita also talks with Josh St Peters, Illin...

RFD Illinois January 4 from 2022-01-04T15:00:02

Matt Kaye reports on Renewable Energy Policy as Congress finds solutions to climate and sustainable needs, and how American Farm Bureau Policy can play a role in this. Lauren Lurkins talks with Rit...

RFD Illinois January 3 from 2022-01-03T15:00:02

Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards reflects on 2021 and looks ahead to the new year. He shares with Rita Frazer successes of IFB and its members, including protecting state and federal tax policy...

RFD Illinois December 31 from 2021-12-31T15:02:16

Rita Frazer shares a conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards. He recaps legislative success for 2021 and previews issues for 2022. Profit Watch energy highlights efforts from Evergr...

RFD Illinois December 30 from 2021-12-30T15:00:02

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist talks with Rita Frazer about soil health and its importance for farm succession. DeLoss Jahnke revisits a conversation with Adrienne DeSutter about mental health ...

RFD Illinois December 29 from 2021-12-29T14:01:36

Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps 2021 weather with RFD Radio's Jim Taylor. Matt Kaye reports from Washington on green energy plans in 2022. And hear the latest on the Alexander Cairo ...

RFD Illinois December 28 from 2021-12-28T12:45:14

American Farm Bureau economist talks ag economy. There's a new website detailing Illinois ag history. It's a project of the Illinois Ag in the Classroom program. Also, Illinois is home to the 2021 ...

RFD Illinois December 27 from 2021-12-27T13:54:01

RFD Radio's Rita Frazer checks in with Collin Watters from the Illinois Corn Growers Association. The ICGA has surveyed corn growers on their needs.
DeLoss Jahnke visits with Dennis Bowman f...

RFD Illinois December 24 from 2021-12-24T14:15:31

Rita Frazer visits with Macon County farmer and ag broadcaster David Brown, who is retiring from WAND-TV following a 30 year career. Also, in today's Profit Watch Energy Segment DeLoss Jahnke check...

RFD Illinois December 23 from 2021-12-23T14:40:02

Matt Kaye talks Fertilizer prices and Inflation. Marty Marr Illinois grain and livestock farmer, past Chair of the Illinois Livestock Development Group and now President of the Illinois Corn Grower...

RFD Illinois December 22 from 2021-12-22T15:00:03

Collin Watters, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Director of Exports & Logistics gives an update on transportation and trade. Jim Mintert, Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture, tal...

RFD Illinois December 21 from 2021-12-21T15:00:02

Matt Kaye reports on Taiwan’s vote to reject a ban on treated pork and beef and the reaction from pork producers and Congress. Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Programs IFB details the late...

RFD Illinois December 20 from 2021-12-20T15:00:03

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert recaps 2021 and the highlights of the IAA Annual Meeting. IDNR Director Colleen Callahan talks about the Black Vulture problem and how Illinois Farm Bure...

RFD Illinois December 17 from 2021-12-17T15:00:02

Mark Gebhards covers AFBF policy development and next steps to address the high price of fertilizer.
Profit Watch Energy features Marquis Energy in Hennepin, IL. The company recently announce...

RFD Illinois December 16 from 2021-12-16T15:00:02

RFD Illinois December 15 from 2021-12-15T15:00:02

Matt Kaye reports on cattle marketing reforms proposed in the Senate that could be attached to long-term extension of Livestock Mandatory Reporting. Kris Reynolds American Farmland Trust on Fall Co...

RFD Illinois December 14 from 2021-12-14T15:00:02

Matt Kaye reports on the focus on the Biden Budget Bill leading up to Christmas. Ralph Lott of New York the new Chair of the United Soybean Board. Mark Henderson, WIFR-TV talks about Wednesday’s up...

RFD Illinois December 13 from 2021-12-13T15:00:02

Coverage of the Tornado in Edwardsville, IL and other parts of the state on Friday, December 10.
Market and Inflation discussion. Fertilizer conversation with Julie Hewitt, Executive Director ...

RFD Illinois December 10 from 2021-12-10T15:00:02

House Agriculture Chairman David Scott on extending price transparency and discovery for one more year to provide certainty to producers and time to discover more solutions. Jack Sikma, Illinois Ba...

RFD Illinois December 9 from 2021-12-09T15:00:02

Matt Kaye Report on the Ethanol industry’s response to the proposed blending requirements. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on Dicamba use in Illinois for 2022. Jim Gay, Pike County ...

RFD Illinois December 8 from 2021-12-08T15:00:02

The infrastructure package could fund Modernization of upper Mississippi locks. EPAs announcement of the Renewable Fuel Standards and the reaction from Ag Groups. Jim Mintert, Purdue University, pr...

RFD Illinois December 7 from 2021-12-07T15:00:02

Coverage from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. DeLoss Jahnke met with Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of IFB Governmental Affairs and Commodities Division, who recaps the Delegate Sessio...

RFD Illinois December 6 from 2021-12-06T15:00:02

Coverage from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Jim Taylor talks with Young Leader Achievement Award Winner Chad Bell from Mercer County and retiring IAA District 13 Director Dennis Green. ...

RFD Illinois December 3 from 2021-12-03T15:00:02

Mark Gebhards provides an update ahead of the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Gebhards on Build Back Better, IFB Annual Meeting, WOTUS, Accelerate Illinois and NRCS deadlines. Profit Watch Ene...

RFD Illinois December 2 from 2021-12-02T15:00:02

Matt Kaye reports on an upcoming referendum in Taiwan regarding the import of US Pork treated with a food additive. Trade Show Floor audio from NAFB Trade Talk. Doug Sibbitt, Marketing Rep with Nu...

RFD Illinois December 1 from 2021-12-01T15:00:02

Matt Schmit Illinois Director Office of Broadband with details of the Accelerate Illinois Initiative.
Josh St. Peters Illinois Beef Association talks about the Beef Quality Assurance Program B...

RFD Illinois November 30 from 2021-11-30T15:00:02

Matt Kaye reports on Congressional Activities and issues they will be facing this week, starting off with the potential Government Shutdown. Conversation with Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Sp...

RFD Illinois November 29 from 2021-11-29T14:54:47

Mike Steenhoek Executive Director Soy Transportation Coalition talks Infrastructure Bill and a push for details between now and the end of the year as well as his hopes for 2022. Marty Marr newly e...

RFD Illinois November 26 from 2021-11-26T15:00:02

2021 Illinois Milk Producers Dairy Sustainability award winners, Triple V Farms, from Clinton County talk about their farm. Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newlin, Propane Education & Research Cou...

RFD Illinois November 25 from 2021-11-26T14:05:42

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist with NRCS, shares the history of the first Thanksgiving and the celebration of harvest. Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development Group shares information on T...

RFD Illinois November 24 from 2021-11-24T15:00:02

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, provides and update on issues. Items covered are the Build Back Better Bill, the AFBF opposition, the Continuing Resolution that is currently funding the Feder...

RFD Illinois November 23 from 2021-11-23T15:44:46

Matt Kaye reports on Ag Leaders and Lawmakers comments on the White House’s position on China after Phase 1 of the trade deal expires on January 1. Scott Wilson Growmark Energy Expert/Manager, Cust...

RFD Illinois November 22 from 2021-11-22T16:15:53

Matt Kaye reports on the Partisan House passage of the Build Back Better plan and its movement to the Senate.
Mike Steenhook, Soybean Transportation Coalition, talks infrastructure, river tran...

RFD Illinois November 19 from 2021-11-19T15:30:30

RFD Illinois November 18 from 2021-11-19T15:29:13

RFD Illinois November 17 from 2021-11-17T15:00:08

Matt Kaye reports on food and fuel inflation and the debate on the President’s Budget Bill.
News on the naming of Mark Orr as the new Growmark CEO
Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry ...

RFD Illinois November 16 from 2021-11-16T15:00:02

Matt Kaye Reports on increasing food and fuel prices and Congressional action to address inflation.
Farmer Harry Cooney from the field as harvest wraps up for some and continues for others a...

RFD Illinois November 15 from 2021-11-15T15:00:11

Matt Kaye reports on the supply chain backlog at US Prots and federal action to address the issue.
Dr. Aaron Hager U of I Weed Scientist as he talks about the tight supply/labor shortage impac...

RFD Illinois November 12 from 2021-11-12T15:00:09

Gebhards Five/ Infrastructure Package what it means for Illinois Agriculture. Profit Watch Energy with Dennis Bowman about Agrivoltaics. The company looks at options for solar panels and crops on ...

RFD Illinois November 11 from 2021-11-11T15:00:19

Matt Kaye reports on the US Pork Ban on the Table in Taiwan Referendum, renewing a ban on US pork with meat leanness additive ractopamine. Jim Taylor shares the success of the Illinois Department o...

RFD Illinois November 10 from 2021-11-10T15:14:04

Matt Kaye reports on the White House and Lawmakers push to bring down automotive, equipment cost. Brent Clark, Saline River Farms talks about new meat processing plant being built outside of Mario...

RFD Illinois November 9 from 2021-11-09T14:56:54

Matt Kaye reports on the Commerce Department’s approach to get more truck drivers licensed and on the road to address supply chain issues. Harvest Report from Pioneer agronomist, Scott Eversgerd. ...

RFD Illinois November 8 from 2021-11-08T15:40:32

Matt Kaye reports on the House approval of the infrastructure package. IFB senior economist Mike Doherty reacts to October jobs report with 531,000 new jobs added to economy. A report day preview...

RFD Illinois November 5 from 2021-11-05T14:00:02

Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the Commercial Trucker shortage and the impact to the food supply. An update on farmland sale in the Quad Cities with auctioneer Dale Jones.
Certified Cr...

RFD Illinois November 4 from 2021-11-04T13:51:10

Normal West FFA Livestock Judging Team goes back-to-back at the American Royal. Jim Taylor met with team members Preston Rhode, Lauren Mohr and Paige Lemanager. Biden Build Back Better Plan update...

RFD Illinois November 3 from 2021-11-03T14:37:33

Matt Kaye reports on Midwest Senators who want a meeting with the Biden Administration to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Also, DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick outlooks November and winter...

RFD Illinois November 2 from 2021-11-02T14:35:03

RFD Illinois November 1 from 2021-11-01T14:00:15

Rita meets with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, to receive an update of State and Federal Issues. DeLoss recaps markets for the prev...

RFD Illinois October 29 from 2021-10-29T14:00:08

Matt Kaye reports on frustration from producers regarding uncertainty to tax structure to fund the Build Back Better plan. Steve Bridge provides a state house report. Leon Sheets, known on social ...

RFD Illinois October 28 from 2021-10-28T14:00:10

A harvest check-in with Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello and a fall cover for Spring Savings update. Land Values with Kent Reid Chief Appraiser for Farm Credit Illinois

RFD Illinois October 27 from 2021-10-27T14:32:24

Soil temperature update from State Climatologist Trent Ford. Repeal of Stepped-Up Basis is still alive as the Build Back Budget plan is debated. Orr Research Center Open House preview with Travis M...

RFD Illinois October 26 from 2021-10-26T14:00:09

Changes made to the social spending bill to gain support from moderate democrats in hopes to get it passed. Lauren Lurkins shares information on the nitrogen webinar being hosted by the University ...

RFD Illinois 10-25-2021 from 2021-10-25T14:00:17

Matt Kaye reports on Congressional Democrats work to pass the Build Back Better budget by the end of this week. Elaine Stone, Fulton County Farm Bureau Manager, provides a harvest progress report t...

RFD Illinois October 22 from 2021-10-22T14:00:13

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, provides an update on Legislative issues. Profit Watch energy segment covers the increasing input costs and commentary from Jeff Bunting, GROWMARK, on crop pro...

RFD Illinois October 21 from 2021-10-21T14:02:09

Matt Kaye reports on the House Ag Committees advancement of a bill intended to boost cattle contract transparency. Julie Hewitt, NREC Executive Director talks about nutrient efficiency research ahe...

RFD Illinois 10-20-2021 from 2021-10-20T14:00:12

Senator Chuck Grassley and other Midwest Senators raising questions about the delay in pandemic aid for biofuel producers and the fact that annual biofuel requirements haven’t been released. Alan ...

RFD Illinois October 19 from 2021-10-19T14:00:15

Biofuel and Farm groups are preparing for the potential RFS reduction. Derek Martin and his family were recognized by the National Association of Conservation Districts STAR family of the year. He...

RFD Illinois October 18 from 2021-10-18T14:00:03

The future of stepped-up basis continues to be an area of concern based on recent testimony by USDA Secretary Vilsack. Dan Phillips, Operations Manager at Leman Farms in Woodford County, has recent...

RFD Illinois October 15 from 2021-10-15T14:00:04

Rita talks to Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello, who gives an Illinois Harvest Update and increased input costs for the 2022 crop. Jim Taylor shares a #BlueJacketsOnRFDRadio segment,...

RFD Illinois October 14 from 2021-10-14T14:00:12

Mark Gebhards provides an update on debt ceiling and infrastructure packages, supply chain issues and actions IFB. View from the cab from Macoupin County, courtesy of Farmweek’s Dan Grant. Market c...

RFD Illinois October 13 from 2021-10-13T15:08:07

Rita talks with Ted Ufkes, Professional Swine Management, Carthage, IL about harvest, the pig business and the importance of row crops to hog production. DeLoss covers Report Day with Karl Setzer a...

RFD Illinois October 12 from 2021-10-12T14:03:12

Ag hearings regarding FSA Office staffing concerns among COVID-19 vaccine mandates and African Swine Flu Vaccines being tested. Lauren Lurkins reports on harvest delays because of rainfall and warm...

RFD Illinois October 11 from 2021-10-11T14:00:06

Matt Kaye reports on legislation addressing livestock transparency and competition. Alan Kollmann, IPPA President talks about the important connection between livestock and grain farming. Karl Setz...

RFD Illinois October 8 from 2021-10-08T14:00:13

Matt Kaye reports on USDA loan guarantees for small and regional processing plants and what it means for the big picture. October Pork Month report with Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development...

RFD Illinois October 7 from 2021-10-07T14:00:05

Jenny Ring, IPPA, shares information about the best pork chop sandwich contest being hosted by IPPA and IHSA. DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick talks about the potential for drought recovery in no...

RFD Illinois October 6 from 2021-10-06T14:00:15

Matt Kaye reports on response to US Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai’s approach to trade with China. Jim Mintert provides information on the Ag Barometer for the month of September. Josh Linville, St...

RFD Illinois October 5 from 2021-10-05T14:08:42

Matt Kaye reports on plans to cut internal combustion engines and the impact that would have on Biofuels use. Secretary of Ag Vilsack’s reaction to Trade Ambassador’s Katherine Tai’s condemnation o...

RFD Illinois October 4 from 2021-10-04T14:00:10

Matt Kaye reports on the Continuing Resolution that was passed late last week to keep the Government running through early December. In honor of national trucker appreciation day, we’re highlightin...

RFD Illinois October 1 from 2021-10-01T13:50:03

Mark Gebhards provides an update on National issues. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board and US Soy Export Council, talks with DeLoss about using for soybean oil for fuel - particularly aviation fu...

RFD Illinois September 30 from 2021-09-30T14:00:12

Amy Rademaker, Rural Health and Farm Safety Coordinator with Carle health provides safety reminders as harvest rolls on. Callie Diss, an IAA Foundation Ag Teacher Grant recipient, talks about her e...

RFD Illinois 09-29-2021 from 2021-09-29T14:01:07

Matt Kaye reports on rumors that the biofuel requirements are being reduced by the EPA in the RFS quotas. Rita visits with Kaskaskia College Dairy Judging team coach Aaron Heinzman. The team won t...

RFD Illinois 09-28-2021 from 2021-09-28T14:00:12

Ivan Dozier, NRCS, shares information on the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Amy Rademaker, Rural Safety Coordinator with Carle Health provides some safety tips for harvest.
DeLoss ...

RFD Illinois 09-27-2021 from 2021-09-27T14:00:04

Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm Bureau, provides a recap of the Leader’s to Washington program that was held last week. Matt Kaye reports on the tax implications of the Build Back Better proposal incl...

RFD Illinois 09-24-2021 from 2021-09-24T14:00:09

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau provided a report on National Issues. The Leaders to Washington program returned and Mark gave a summary of what they experienced. Items covered were protectin...

RFD Illinois 09-23-2021 from 2021-09-23T14:32:41

Matt Kaye reports on the Stop Gap Funding Bill and the potential impact to agriculture disaster funding. Harvest and energy prices with Scott Wilson, GROWMARK energy. DeLoss visits with Scott Meyer...

RFD Illinois 09-22-2021 from 2021-09-22T14:00:19

Rita checks in with TJ Curtin in Macon County for an update on harvest. Amy Rademaker, Farm Safety and Health Coordinator from Carle health, provides reminders for a safe harvest.
Gary Tretter...

RFD Illinois 09-21-2021 from 2021-09-21T14:00:05

Matt Kaye reports on the Ag Labor reform and the role it plays in the human infrastructure package. Cliff Schuette from Clinton County talks about his involvement in his local soil and water conser...

RFD Illinois 09-20-2021 from 2021-09-20T14:00:04

Matt Kaye reports on the Build Back Better Plan Budget discussion in the House, and movement to re-establish programs that were cut in initial conversations. Travis Mateer, University of Illinois E...

RFD Illinois 09-17-2021 from 2021-09-17T14:00:10

Mark Gebhards provides a report on Federal Infrastructure bills and the Budget Reconciliation Process. Mike Wilson, Wabash Valley FS talks what to look for when harvesting the 2021 crop for the 202...

RFD Illinois 09-16-2021 from 2021-09-16T14:00:08

The use of biofuels for aviation needs and if tax credits would qualify is debated in Congressional hearings. Raelynn Parmely discusses the Certified Crop Advisor of the year nomination process. Ri...

RFD Illinois 09-15-2021 from 2021-09-15T14:04:18

Matt Kaye reports on the Ways and Means Committee plan to fund the human infrastructure bill. Rodney Knittel talks with Rita Frazer about transportation issues important during harvest. Curt Strubh...

RFD Illinois 09-14-2021 from 2021-09-14T14:00:05

Matt Kaye reports on the House Ag Committee’s action on the ag portion of the social Infrastructure Bill. Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation, reports on the passage of...

RFD Illinois 09-13-2021 from 2021-09-13T14:00:16

Mark Gebhards provides an update on the Federal Infrastructure Package as it makes its way through the Ways & Means Committee markup, specifically regarding Tax Policy. He then covers the Illinois...

RFD Illinois 09-10-2021 from 2021-09-10T20:02:05

DeLoss Jahnke visits with Illinois 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood about the early write up process of the Human Infrastructure bill. He later talks to Dan Pannier, GROWMARK, about propane ...

RFD Illinois 09-09-2021 from 2021-09-09T14:00:19

Matt Kaye provides commentary from Secretary Vilsack on the impact Hurricane Ida will have on shipping in the Mississippi River. Rita Frazer visits with Ellyn Ferguson, Congressional Quarterly, on...

RFD Illinois 09-08-2021 from 2021-09-08T14:00:16

Matt Kaye reports on the recently announced USDA grant funding for Farm and Food Workers Assistance. Jim Mintert, Purdue University, provides an update on the August Ag Barometer.
Cropwatcher ...

RFD Illinois 09-07-2021 - 010651 from 2021-09-07T13:44:58

Lynn Wiese talks about his use of Pivot Bio on his farm. Conversation from the Farm Progress Show with Gregg Sauder with 360 Yield Center on the company’s new 360 Rain product that can keep water ...

RFD Illinois 09-06-2021 from 2021-09-06T16:45:44

In observance of Labor Day, Rita Frazer talks with individuals about their career path. DeLoss Jahnke y Niver DeKalb/Asgrow agronomist and Phil Craig Syngenta agronomist from the Farm Progress Show.

RFD Illinois 09-03-2021 from 2021-09-03T14:00:12

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, met with Rita Frazer to provide a weekly update on State, Federal and Regulatory issues. DeLoss Jahnke met with leaders from the National Corn Growers Associat...

RFD Illinois 09-02-2021 from 2021-09-02T14:00:09

Rita Frazer talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert at the Farm Progress Show.
AT&T’s Chris Warwick and YL Committee Member Drew DeSutter talk about AT&T's $15,000 contributio...

RFD Illinois 09-01-2021 from 2021-09-01T14:00:13

The RFD team provides coverage from the 2021 Farm Progress Show.

RFD Illinois 08-31-2021 from 2021-08-31T14:00:13

Farm Progress Show 2021 preview from Matt Jungmann, Event Planner. Talks about the crop conditions and weather and the field demonstration conditions.
Rod Weinzierl from Illinois Corn Growers...

RFD Illinois 08-30-2021 from 2021-08-30T14:10:37

Rita Frazer visits with Matt Jungmann on the upcoming Farm Progress Show and the impact the mask mandate and weather will have on the show. DeLoss Jahnke talks to Shelby Swain Myers with AFBF on t...

RFD Illinois 08-27-2021 from 2021-08-27T14:00:10

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, talks about the Infrastructure Bills (REAL/Human). He covers the good the bad and important dates f...

RFD Illinois 08-26-2021 from 2021-08-26T14:00:02

RIta visits with Rod Weinzierl, Illinois Corn Growers Association, about the Next Generation Fuels Act that was re-introduced by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos this week. DeLoss talks with Danny Merkl...

RFD Illinois 08-25-2021 from 2021-08-25T14:00:05

Country Singer Lee Brice provides the background on his new song “Farmer” that will be debuted at the Farm Progress Show concert on September 1. Conversation with State Climatologist Trent Ford on ...

RFD Illinois 08-24-2021 from 2021-08-24T14:00:18

Matt Kaye reports on EPA Volume Setting Rules for biofuels use. Rita Frazer reports from the Olson Family pork finishing facility open house with a conversation with Blane Olson and Marty Marr, Vic...

RFD Illinois 08-23-2021 - 010659 from 2021-08-23T14:00:14

Matt Kaye reports on the timing of EPA’s discontinuation of a chemical. Rita visits with Blane Olson about their Pork Facility Open House on August 23 in Elkhart, IL Ernie Goss from Creighton Unive...

RFD Illinois 08-20-2021 from 2021-08-20T14:14:25

Mark Gebhards talks about the next steps in Infrastructure bill and the WOTUS hearings.
Adam and Natasha Bacon from Knob Hill Livestock talk about their operation.
Curt Blades, Associatio...

RFD Illinois 08-19-2021 from 2021-08-19T14:00:04

Matt Kaye reports on the battle for Year-Round E15 sales by the Ethanol Industry. Steve Pitstick, Chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association, visits with Rita Frazer on the priorities of the orga...

RFD Illinois 08-18-2021 from 2021-08-18T14:26:58

Illinois State Fair Ag Day Coverage with Government and Agriculture Leaders.

RFD Illinois 08-17-2021 from 2021-08-17T23:34:45

Concern by Biofuels Supporters on the lack of inclusion of Biofuels in the Infrastructure Bill.
Rita visits with En Hanson, Iroquois County on his Grand Champion Market Lamb. DeLoss visits wit...

RFD Illinois 08-16-2021 from 2021-08-16T14:12:54

Market recap from the week before and an outlook for the week ahead. DeLoss Jahnke visits with the 2021 Master Showmanship winner, Lizzie Schafer from Christian County. Lack of rural broadband and ...

RFD Illinois 08-13-2021 from 2021-08-13T14:00:07

Mark Tuttle from DeKalb County talks about the series of storms that hit the northern part of Illinois the first half of the week and the damage to crops and property. Steve Bridge reports on the I...

RFD Illinois 08-12-2021 from 2021-08-12T14:00:02

Mark Gebhards gives a review of the Infrastructure Bills – Real and Human - that were passed in the Senate and what the next steps are. DeLoss Jahnke reports from the NCBA Meeting. Kevin Good, Vic...

RFD Illinois 08-11-2021 from 2021-08-11T14:22:28

Matt Kaye reports on the Budget Bill and tying immigration reform to that bill for passage.
Kris Reynolds, Midwest Regional Director for the American Farmland Trust, on their participation in ...

RFD Illinois 08-10-2021 from 2021-08-10T14:00:04

Matt Kaye reports on the final hours of the Senate Infrastructure Bill debate, and the hurdles it will have to overcome once it moves to the house. Update from Illinois Pork Producers Executive Dir...

RFD Illinois 08-09-2021 from 2021-08-09T14:00:10

Matt Kaye reports on federal broadband grants and how to improve the process. Plans for the Illinois State Fair, including mask requirements is reviewed. Kelly Estes shares information on the spo...

RFD Illinois 08-06-2021 from 2021-08-06T14:00:08

Matt Kaye reports on the confirmation hearing of USDA Under secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment nominee Homer Wilkes. Steve Bridge reports on the state mandate regarding masks for ...

RFD Illinois 08-05-2021 from 2021-08-05T14:02:59

Matt Kaye reports on efforts to make Trump era navigable waters rules permanent. Rita Frazer meets with a Madison County Fair Board Member who shares the story of a 4-Her with a health issue and h...

RFD Illinois 08-04-2021 from 2021-08-04T14:10:21

Matt Kaye reports on the Senate Infrastructure Bill and Purdue Ag Economist Jim Mintert shares findings from the July Ag Barometer. Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan comments on Cal...

RFD Illinois 08-03-2021 from 2021-08-03T14:00:16

Coverage of the Infrastructure Bill from Matt Kaye and Congressional Quarterly's Ellyn Furguson. Weather and Crop conditions from the USDA and Crop Watchers from across the state.

RFD Illinois 08-02-2021 from 2021-08-02T14:00:09

A report on USDA Undersecretary Nominee Robert Bonnie's confirmation hearing and comments from Ashley Sayers, Total Livestock Services on what producers can do to prepare for African Swine Fever. ...

RFD Illinois 07-30-2021 from 2021-07-30T14:00:13

Mark Gebhards with the Illinois Farm Bureau shares with Rita Frazer a summary of the Infrastructure Bill and the Cattle Market Transparency hearings. DeLoss Jahnke meets with two young agriculture...

RFD Illinois 07-29-2021 from 2021-07-29T14:00:10

Matt Kaye reports on Congressional Activities involving the Livestock Industry. Brian Burke, John Stewart and Associates provides market insight and Dr. Gary Schnitkey provides details on the Crop...

RFD Illinois July 28, 2021 from 2021-07-28T14:11:58

Commentary from State Climatologist Trent Ford on the current heat wave and an update on Nutrient Management Field Days. In the second segment, we hear from the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader C...

RFD Illinois 07-27-2021 - 010621 from 2021-07-27T14:00:09

Matt Kaye reports national news and Rita Frazer reports from the National Association of Conservation Districts 75th anniversary celebration. Trees Forever Program Manager for Illinois Debbie Flue...

RFD Illinois 07-26-2021 from 2021-07-26T17:33:40

Field and Bean conversation with Sean Arians, Advanced Agrilytics, talks about the importance of data.
Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, NRCS talks about upcoming sign-up deadlines and the N...

RFD Illinois 07-23-2021 from 2021-07-23T14:00:03

Update from Advanced Agrilytics on how farmers can expect to use field data in the future.
Matt Kaye reports from Washington D.C.
AgriVisor’s Karl Setzer provides commentary on how wea...

RFD Illinois 07-22-2021 from 2021-07-22T14:46:48

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, shares information action in the Senate on the Infrastructure Package and details on pandemic assista...

RFD Illinois 07-21-2021 from 2021-07-21T15:00:15

Matt Kaye reports on Agriculture needs like broadband, ports and locks that are tied up in the Biden Infrastructure bill.
John Linder, National Corn Growers Association President, shares infor...

RFD Illinois July 20, 2021 from 2021-07-20T15:00:05

Matt Kaye reports on a challenge to the Waters of the US rules, keeping the current navigable water rules in place until the EPA establishes new standards.
Kendra Anderson, Midwest Dairy Assoc...

RFD Illinois July 19, 2021 from 2021-07-19T15:00:13

Rachel Peabody, Director of Communications Illinois Soybean Association, provides a preview of the upcoming Field and Bean issue that focuses on sustainability.
Colleen Callahan, Illinois Dire...

RFD Illinois 07-16-2021 - 010616 from 2021-07-16T15:00:15

Conversation with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, on a recent trip to Washington D.C. National Farm Bureau Leaders met with members o...

RFD Illinois 07-15-2021 from 2021-07-15T15:00:09

Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello shares information on disaster declarations for drought and what that means for the counties affected.
Karl Setzer provides commentary on the m...

RFD Illinois July 14, 2021 from 2021-07-14T15:00:04

Matt Kaye reports on inclusion of agriculture needs, like broadband, in the infrastructure bill.
Bill Bodine shares information on Illinois Farm Bureau’s involvement in the broadband issue a...

RFD Illinois July 13, 2021 from 2021-07-13T17:00:13

Matt Kaye provides a Congressional Report on FY 2022 Agriculture Spending.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, provides information on registering for a...

RFD Illinois July 12, 2021 from 2021-07-12T17:11:27

Matt Kaye reports on President Biden’s Executive Order on unfair practices in the agriculture industry regarding pricing, specifically in the livestock industry.
Chuck Cawley shares informatio...

RFD Illinois- July 9, 2021 from 2021-07-09T14:00:11

Matt Kaye reports on the Ethanol Industry’s plan to fight Federal Court Ruling reversing year round use of E15
Steve Bridge reports on the state guidelines for in person learning in the coming...

RFD Illinois July 8, 2021 from 2021-07-08T15:00:15

Conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the July IFB Resolutions Committee meeting. They discussed the process and the issues surrounding submittals from county farm ...

RFD Illinois- July 7, 2021 from 2021-07-07T14:00:12

Matt Kaye reports on the Federal Court Ruling and the impact on sales of E15 in the near future. Potential climate solutions and the impact to the livestock industry was also covered.
Jim Min...

RFD Illinois- July 6, 2021 from 2021-07-06T17:38:32

Mike Doherty, Senior Economist Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the South American growing season and the similarities to Central Illinois. He also talks about Pork Production in South America an...

RFD Illinois- July 5, 2021 from 2021-07-06T13:34:52

Don Parrish, Senior Director of Regulatory Relations with AFBF, reflects on his 33-year career upon retirement and the issues and successes he’s been involved with. Specifically, Waters of the US, ...

RFD Illinois- July 2, 2021 from 2021-07-02T14:00:16

Steve Bridge reports on Moody’s upgrading of the State’s Bond Rating and what this means for the state’s financial situation.
Matt Kaye on the House Appropriations Committee revoking of line s...

RFD Illinois- July 1, 2021 from 2021-07-01T14:00:16

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau, on a visit with House Ag Committee Chair David Scott on priority issues. Specifically, broadband acc...

RFD Illinois- June 30, 2021 from 2021-06-30T14:00:35

Matt Kaye reports on cattle market concentration, cattle pricing, and the various ideas on how to address these issues with federal assistance.
Tom Heinold, Army Corp of Engineers, talks about...

RFD Illinois- June 29, 2021 from 2021-06-29T14:00:07

Matt Kaye reports on EPA extensions of biofuel waivers for small refiners and the uncertainty in the Biofuels industry.
Ivan Dozer, State Conservationist NRCS on the recent rains and the conse...

RFD Illinois- June 28, 2021 from 2021-06-28T14:10:02

Matt Kaye reports on the Renewable Fuels industry reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on small oil refiners getting an EPA Waiver Extension.
Alan Kollmann, President Illinois Pork Producers A...

RFD Illinois- June 25, 2021 from 2021-06-25T14:00:05

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, comments on the Supreme Court ruling regarding Union Recruiting on California Farms and how it protec...

RFD Illinois- June 24, 2021 from 2021-06-24T14:00:02

Matt Kaye reports on the House Ag Committee’s discussion on cattle pricing transparency and Farm Safety Net programs.
Collin Watters, Director of Exports and Logistics with the Illinois Corn G...

RFD Illinois- June 23, 2021 from 2021-06-23T14:00:11

Matt Kaye reports on the Senate Ag Committee activities this week. The committee is tackling ethanol waivers and unfair competition in the Livestock industry.
FarmWeek’s Dan Grant reports on ...

RFD Illinois- June 22, 2021 from 2021-06-22T14:00:02

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack addresses staffing issues at FSA and NRCS offices, but despite shortages work is still being done.
Pollinator Week commentary from Austin Omer, Illinois Fa...

RFD Illinois- June 21, 2021 from 2021-06-21T14:00:07

Jerry Costello, Director of Illinois Department of Agriculture, talks about Pollinator Week and the start of county fair season.
Steve Bridge provides information on the state’s efforts in to ...

RFD Illinois- June 18, 2021 from 2021-06-18T14:00:16

A preview of Illinois Soybean Association’s issue of Field and Bean with Rachel Peabody, Director of Communications, Illinois Soybean Association.
Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive...

RFD Illinois- June 17, 2021 from 2021-06-17T14:00:15

RFD Illinois- June 16, 2021 from 2021-06-16T15:24:04

Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association provides information on Egypt’s growing soybean demand.

Matt Kaye shares Senator Chuck Grassley’s comments on the EPA’s reversal of the Navig...

RFD Illinois- June 15, 2021 from 2021-06-15T14:00:20

Matt Kaye reports on US/UK Trade potential coming out of the G7 summit with commentary from AFBF Trade Advisor Dave Salmonsen.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Fa...

RFD Illinois- June 14, 2021 from 2021-06-14T14:00:06

Matt Kaye reports on reaction from Members of Congress and Farm Groups on the EPA and Army Corp of Engineer’s intent to reverse the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
Steve Bridge provides a S...

RFD Illinois- June 11, 2021 from 2021-06-11T14:00:09

Rita talks with IFB's Mark Gebhards, ahead of his Gebhards 5 segment on RFD Today, while DeLoss has the weekly 4f's report.

RFD Illinois- June 10, 2021 from 2021-06-10T14:00:10

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a key ethanol groups disagreement with the Biden administration on EV vs Ethanol fuels.

RFD Illinois- June 9, 2021 from 2021-06-09T14:00:17

Rita has a recap of the Summer Illinois Beef Association Conference in Peoria. DeLoss has a conversation with Ag Resources Chief Economist, Dr. William Tireny.

RFD Illinois- June 8, 2021 from 2021-06-08T14:00:19

RFD Washington Coorespondent Matt Kaye reports on waivers for oil refiners
Mike Doherty from Illinois Farm Bureau gives an economic update

RFD Illinois- June 7, 2021 from 2021-06-07T14:00:07

Rita talks Mental Health awareness with members of Arukah, a mental health clinic in Princeton.
DeLoss speaks with Mark Bremer in Massac County who is still dodging rain to get his crop in.

RFD Illinois- June 4, 2021 from 2021-06-04T14:00:16

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye gives an update on the JBS cyberattack
DeLoss Jahnke has the Friday 4F's Report with Darin Copleand from Prairie Farms Dairy

RFD Illinois- June 3, 2021 from 2021-06-03T14:00:09

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities for Illinois Farm Bureau, provides a summary of the spring General Assembly Session.
Weather summary for the month of May...

RFD Illinois- June 2, 2021 from 2021-06-02T14:00:18

Matt Kaye reports on the number of internal combustion engines on the road and how that number conflicts with the Biden Administration’s goal for all electric vehicles sales by 2030 or 2035. Conc...

RFD Illinois- June 1, 2021 from 2021-06-01T14:00:12

General Assembly update with Kevin Semlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation. Highlights the budget and redistricting maps passed as the session concluded.
June Surveys and R...

RFD Illinois- May 31, 2021 from 2021-06-01T02:23

RFD Illinois- May 28, 2021 from 2021-05-28T14:00:15

Matt Kaye reports that despite pandemic recovery, record ag exports and commodity prices there are worries of complacency when pursuing new Trade Agreements.
Steve Bridge highlights activity o...

RFD Illinois- May 27, 2021 from 2021-05-27T14:00:04

Matt Kaye reports on comments made by the Tax Policy Chief Nominee on Capital Gains Tax versus Stepped Up Basis at death and how that would impact family farms.
Jeff Adkisson, Grain and Feed ...

RFD Illinois- May 26, 2021 from 2021-05-26T14:00:11

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau discusses the proposed redistricting maps for Illinois Legislative Districts, proposed legislation affec...

RFD Illinois- May 25, 2021 from 2021-05-25T14:00:13

Grain Bin safety and rescue training for First Responders with Dave Newcomb, University of Illinois Fire Service Institute. Large predatory animals, like mountain lions or black bears, are starti...

RFD Illinois- May 24, 2021 from 2021-05-24T14:00:06

Rachel Peabody, Director of Communications with the Illinois Soybean Association highlights the recent Field and Bean Publication. Markets and a weather outlook for the coming week and into the su...

RFD Illinois- May 21, 2021 from 2021-05-21T14:00:03

Illinois Farm Bureau President, Rich Guebert Jr., highlights a gathering of Cattle Producer and general Agriculture groups to discuss recent challenges in the cattle industry and to surface potenti...

RFD Illinois- May 20, 2021 from 2021-05-20T14:00:18

Matt Kaye reports on the upcoming expiration of Trade Promotion Authority and the potential impact of that. Travis Mateer, Beef Educator with University of Illinois Extension and Nic Anderson, Ill...

RFD Illinois- May 19, 2021 from 2021-05-19T14:00:06

Matt Kaye reports on Senate Finance Committee member Chuck Grassley’s critique of the Biden Administration’s progress on current and new trade agreements. FarmWeek’s Dan Grant shared his View from...

RFD Illinois- May 18, 2021 from 2021-05-18T14:00:19

Matt Kaye provides a news update covering challenges for US Dairy exports to Canada. Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois Director of Public Health discusses Illinois’ COVID-19 recovery and vaccination effor...

RFD Illinois- May 17, 2021 from 2021-05-17T14:00:04

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau, discussed developments on proposed federal tax policies and how they would impact agriculture. On th...

RFD Illinois- May 14, 2021 from 2021-05-14T14:00:02

RFD Illinois- May 13, 2021 from 2021-05-13T14:00:13

RFD Illinois- May 12, 2021 from 2021-05-12T14:14:28

RFD Illinois- May 11, 2021 from 2021-05-11T14:00:16

RFD Illinois- May 10, 2021 from 2021-05-10T14:00:03

Gebhards Five-Mark Gebhards Illinois Farm Bureau Exec Director of Gov't Affairs and Commodities
Mindy Bunselmeyer Illinois State FFA Convention schedule & Mike Zuzolo Global.com Research

RFD Illinois- May 7, 2021 from 2021-05-07T14:00:13

Steve Bridge State House Report, Matt Kaye Washington Correspondent reports on Farm Issues multiplying from competition in livestock to ethanol waivers to taxes and visits with Iowa Senator Chuck G...

RFD Illinois- May 6, 2021 from 2021-05-06T14:01:54

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the court challenge of the Midnight Trump Ethanol Waivers and talks with Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper
Ellyn Ferguson CQ Roll C...

RFD Illinois- May 5, 2021 from 2021-05-05T19:30

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the reaction of National Cattlemen's Beef Association to Biden's new capital gains tax proposal and talks with NCBA's Danielle Beck,
Jim Mint...

RFD Illinois- May 4, 2021 from 2021-05-04T14:00:11

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent talks with Freshman Kansas Republican Roger Marshall as the latest Midwest lawmaker to join the biofuels push
Jennifer Smith has the details of the 2021 ...

RFD Illinois- May 3, 2021 from 2021-05-03T14:00:10

Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation Illinois Farm Bureau looks at the General Assembly work for the month of May, highlighting Budget and Energy
Debbie Lyons Blythe Pres Elect U.S. Rou...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 30, 2021 from 2021-04-30T14:00:06

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Illinois Farm Bureau,
Steve Bridge State House Report
Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent talks with AFBF's Pat Wolff about the Biden proposal to boo...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 29, 2021 from 2021-04-29T14:00:09

Rodney Knittel Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Illinois Farm Bureau details the additional training needed for some truck drivers after February of 2022
Matt Kaye RFD W...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 28, 2021 from 2021-04-28T14:00:07

Jeff Adkisson Executive Director Grain and Feed Association of Illinois talks about rail mergers and the potential impact on the grain industry,
Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports ...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 27, 2021 from 2021-04-27T14:00:15

Ivan Dozier State NRCS Ivan Dozier State Conservationist talks opportunities for farmers in conservation programs in 2021
Dean Herriott Champaign County FW Crop Watcher report

RFD Illinois- Apr. 26, 2021 from 2021-04-26T14:00:05

Congressman Darin LaHood talks trade and the importance of trade agreements as he sits on the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee
Kevin Good with Cattle Fax dives into the latest Cattle on F...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 23, 2021 from 2021-04-23T14:00:11

Mark Gebhards Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the latest from Washington and USDA including details of open enrollment for CRP
Steve Bridge State House Report
4-F's Report including cost...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 22, 2021 from 2021-04-22T14:00:05

Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau talks Ag Legislative Day, state budget and climate

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello Ag Legislative Day message to Illinois

RFD Illinois- Apr. 21, 2021 from 2021-04-21T14:00:15

auren Lurkins Director Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about Carbon Markets and working to communicate with farmers

and Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent says Biofu...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 20, 2021 from 2021-04-20T14:03:56

Jenny Ring Illinois Pork Producers offers details for the Illinois Tree Buffer Initiative for Earth Day
Pioneer Field Agronomist Tony Zerrusen talks about the snow and cold temperatures and po...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 19, 2021 from 2021-04-19T14:34:51

Matt Lohr former NRCS Chief under the Trump Administration talks about Earth Day connections for U.S. farmers
& Joe Buhrmann Country Financial talks about a recent survey that says most parent...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 16, 2021 from 2021-04-16T14:09:54

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about success of Illinois Farm Bureau Call to Action on stepped- up basis
and the SBA raising the loan limit under t...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 15, 2021 from 2021-04-15T14:00:18

RFD Illinois- Apr. 14, 2021 from 2021-04-14T14:00:10

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the Biden's EPA backs Ethanol in HollyFrontier Supreme Court Waiver Case
Alan Bjerga National Milk Producers Federation talks Trade
Dan H...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 13, 2021 from 2021-04-13T14:00:14

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports that the Biden FY '22 USDA spending is a 16% boost with heavy focus on rural broadband, water infrastructure and other rural help, comments from USDA ...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 12, 2021 from 2021-04-12T14:00:20

Don Schaefer Mid-West Truckers looks at the Biden Administrations Infrastructure Plan and what it could hold for the trucking industry
Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the U.S...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 9, 2021 from 2021-04-09T14:00:11

Mark Gebhards Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Directions updates IFB Call to Action(s)
Jeff Broom Brooms Orchard Macoupin County where the peach blossoms are out, and the Orchard prepares for ...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 8, 2021 from 2021-04-08T14:00:22

Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterly talks about issues to watch as Congress heads back to work next week
In the field from Tim Mize Madison County farmer
Peter Vitalliano National Milk...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 7, 2021 from 2021-04-07T14:13:28

Matt Kaye Washington reports on Biden's push for more than 2 trillion in infrastructure spending and issues with his own party. Senate Democrat Joe Manchin
and Senator Chuck Grassley.
Jim...

RFD Illinois- Apr. 6, 2021 from 2021-04-06T14:00:18

Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Programs Illinois Farm Bureau encouraging feedback from the country on the Biden Climate Policy
Randy Anderson Farm Week Crop Watcher Saline County
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RFD Illinois- Apr. 5, 2021 from 2021-04-05T13:53:18

RFD Illinois- Apr. 2, 2021 from 2021-04-02T13:52

RFD Illinois- Apr. 1, 2021 from 2021-04-01T14:18:49

Mark Schluesner NASS Illinois State Statistician talks about his work with Illinois Farm Bureau in education and transparency, and upcoming meeting opportunities for farmers
Jean Payne last ...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 31, 2021 from 2021-03-31T14:00:07

Marty Marr Morgan County farmer Chair of the Illinois Livestock Development Group talks about the ILDG Consumer Education Campaign
Dan Meyer Douglas County farmer and President of the Douglas ...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 30, 2021 from 2021-03-30T14:00:09

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on President Biden's trip to Pittsburgh and the pitch for his 3 trillion-dollar effort to fix the nation's roads, bridges and water systems
Ivan ...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 29, 2021 from 2021-03-29T14:00:12

life at the county farm bureau level in past year during pandemic with Sarah Grant—McDonough County and Tara Mayhew—R.I. County.
Chad Colby-Colby Ag Consulting offers farmers sound digital and...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 26, 2021 from 2021-03-26T14:00:10

RFD Illinois- Mar. 25, 2021 from 2021-03-25T14:00:10

RFD Illinois- Mar. 24, 2021 from 2021-03-24T14:00:10

RFD Illinois- Mar. 23, 2021 from 2021-03-23T14:00:07

RFD Illinois- Mar. 22, 2021 from 2021-03-22T14:00:10

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the rural broadband issue and its importance to rural economic survival. Kaye talks to Montana Senator Jon Tester and Texas Republican Ted Cruz
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RFD Illinois- Mar. 19, 2021 from 2021-03-19T14:00:09

RFD Illinois- Mar. 18, 2021 from 2021-03-18T14:00:08

RFD Illinois- Mar. 17, 2021 from 2021-03-17T14:00:07

Dr. Aaron Hager U of I Weed Science talks weed management toolbox for Illinois farmers in 2021
Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on a bill introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley tha...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 16, 2021 from 2021-03-16T14:04:07

RFD Illinois- Mar. 15, 2021 from 2021-03-15T14:03:27

Illinois Director of Ag Jerry spring reminders for farmers
Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on Farming Cost vs Food Insecurity with American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duval
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RFD Illinois- Mar. 12, 2021 from 2021-03-12T15:00:10

Randy Tillman Illinois Chief Program Specialist FSA reminds farmers of the March 15 deadline for ARC or PLC signup
Brad Beaver Illinois Department of Agriculture Acting Chief Bureau of Environ...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 11, 2021 from 2021-03-11T15:00:11

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov't Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau details the American Rescue Plan & Michael Regan's confirmation as head of EPA
Matt Kaye RFD Washington Corres...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 10, 2021 from 2021-03-10T15:00:11

RFD Illinois- Mar. 9, 2021 from 2021-03-09T15:00:12

Matt Kaye RFD Washington correspondent reports on the call for speedy relief for biofuel producers
Alan Bjerga National Milk Producers talks activity this week in Washington & the Farm Workfor...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 8, 2021 from 2021-03-08T15:00:12

Mike Doherty Senior Economist Illinois Farm Bureau talks about numbers and data out last week and their impact on agriculture and the Illinois and U.S. economy
Dale Durchholz and Mark Hobrock ...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 5, 2021 from 2021-03-05T15:00:14

Matt Kaye RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the Biden Administration's trade and foreign policy agenda as laid out by Secretary of State Tony Blinken.
Steve Bridge in his weekly State Ho...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 4, 2021 from 2021-03-04T15:00:09

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov't Affairs and Commodities looks at the latest COVID Relief Package in the Senate and what it could mean for IL
Doug Yoder Crop Agency Manager Country talks...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 3, 2021 from 2021-03-03T15:00:07

Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterly talks about the relief package debate coming in the Senate this week
Matt Kaye Washington Correspondent talks to Senator Chuck Grassley about the Biden t...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 2, 2021 from 2021-03-02T15:00:15

Matt Kaye Report-Dueling views of last week's narrowly House-passed Covid relief bill, comments from House Ag Chair David Scott and Rules Committee Republican Guy Reschenthaler
Scott Wilson Gr...

RFD Illinois- Mar. 1, 2021 from 2021-03-01T15:00:08

Matt Kaye Report- House Advances $1.9 Virus Relief Package, Senate to drop key provision. Congresswoman Amata Radewagen and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer comment.
Trooper Tracy Illinois...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 26, 2021 from 2021-02-26T14:59

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Govt Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the victory for agriculture in the USEPA announcement to uphold the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals deci...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 25, 2021 from 2021-02-25T15:00:12

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports with former USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doud as he told a Farm Foundation Forum session US ag exports will be in for a roller coaster ride for the next f...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 24, 2021 from 2021-02-24T15:00:09

Matt Kaye Report -Grassley says much work remains for ethanol after Biden EPA sides with 10th Circuit-audio with Senator Chuck Grassley

Congresswomen Cheri Bustos reaction to the Senate ...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 23, 2021 from 2021-02-23T15:00:20

RFD Illinois- Feb. 22, 2021 from 2021-02-22T15:00:02

RFD Illinois- Feb. 19, 2021 from 2021-02-19T15:00:20

RFD Illinois- Feb. 18, 2021 from 2021-02-18T15:00:13

RFD Illinois- Feb. 17, 2021 from 2021-02-17T15:00:14

Mike Steenhoek Executive Director Soy Transportation Coalition says the extreme winter weather is having an impact on ag transportation. Steenhoek talks about reports of shipments of soybeans and g...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 16, 2021 from 2021-02-16T15:00:16

RFD Illinois- Feb. 15, 2021 from 2021-02-15T15:00:09

RFD Illinois- Feb. 12, 2021 from 2021-02-12T15:00:12

RFD Illinois- Feb. 11, 2021 from 2021-02-11T15:00:14

The Illinois Hemp Industry is booming, and this year's virtual Illinois Hemp Summit is expected to double registrations over the 2020 event. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello joined us to talk...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 10, 2021 from 2021-02-10T15:00:21

RFD Illinois- Feb. 9, 2021 from 2021-02-09T15:00:08

Matt Kaye Report -American Farm Bureau argues need for clear WOTUS Rules, especially in Pandemic audio with Don Parrish

Mike Doherty Illinois Farm Bureau Sr. Economist -discusses U.S. Gr...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 8, 2021 from 2021-02-08T15:00:04

-Annual Reviews and Crop Insurance-preview next Winter Agri-Business Seminar Feb 9
Matt Kaye Report-Vilsack Senate Confirmation runs into impeachment Trial-audio with Seante Ag Committee Chair...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 5, 2021 from 2021-02-05T15:00:15

RFD Illinois- Feb. 4, 2021 from 2021-02-04T15:00:07

Matt Kaye Report-Ethanol industry defends Biden Climate moves, audio with Geoff Cooper Renewable Fuels Association Chief
Brad Beaver Illinois Department of Ag IDOA Pesticide Training and Testi...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 3, 2021 from 2021-02-03T15:00:14

Matt Kaye Report- Vilsack headed for speedy second senate approval to head USDA after smooth confirmation hearing, audio from Vilsack and Senator Grassley
Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterl...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 2, 2021 from 2021-02-02T15:00:06

Matt Kaye Report-Dems push Virus Relief Bill this week ahead of impeachment trial, audio with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
Congresswomen Cheri Bustos-support for incoming Ag Sec Tom ...

RFD Illinois- Feb. 1, 2021 from 2021-02-01T15:00:08

Ryan Whitehouse Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement-details of GALC
Darin Copeland Prairie Farms Dairy -dairy food consumption and promotion for the Big Game Sunday Listen

RFD Illinois- Jan. 29, 2021 from 2021-01-29T15:00:12

Mark Gebhards
-Pausing CFAP
-New Administration-Climate Day &-Stabenow Bill
-Vilsack & Regan's confirmation hearing next week (USDA-EPA)
-Labor issue-use of South African labor...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 28, 2021 from 2021-01-28T15:00:14

Matt Kaye Report Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow-echoes need for speedy Vilsack confirmation
Adam Nielsen work to do in DC on behalf of ag and the Illinois Farm Bureau

RFD Illinois- Jan. 27, 2021 from 2021-01-27T15:00:15

Matt Kaye Report- Grassley Urges quick Vilsack confirmation
Julie Hewitt Nutrient Research and Education Council-Annual Report and re-election of NREC Board
Sam Hudson Corn Belt Marketin...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 26, 2021 from 2021-01-26T15:00:03

Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS- transition team, Biden Administration, new appointments in key roles for agriculture and conservation
Matt Kaye Report-Shipping dysfunction threatens ag...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 25, 2021 from 2021-01-25T15:00:09

Matt Kaye Report- Grassley warns Biden Administration against restoring WOTUS, audio with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley
Jeff Adkisson Executive Director Grain and Feed Association of Illinois-la...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 22, 2021 from 2021-01-22T15:00:18

RFD Illinois- Jan. 21, 2021 from 2021-01-21T15:00:05

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau joins RFD's Rita Frazer to Take 5.

The conversation includes a look at Inauguration D...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 20, 2021 from 2021-01-21T13:43:58

Tom Heinold, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shares an Illinois River update.

For more information regarding this podcast or share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Nick McClintoc...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 19, 2021 from 2021-01-19T15:00:22

Tom Heinold with the Operations Division of the Army Corp of Engineers in the Rock Island District visits with RFD's Rita Frazer to discuss the river levels, share a follow up to 2020 lock upgrades...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 18, 2021 from 2021-01-18T14:53:22

Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition, visits with RFD's Rita Frazer and explains how the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, signed into law in December, holds provisions that will enh...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 15, 2021 from 2021-01-15T15:00:21

Rich Guebert, Illinois Farm Bureau President visits with RFD to share American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting wrap thoughts and comments.

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 14, 2021 from 2021-01-14T15:00:14

Mark Gebhards shares thoughts on the Illinois General Assembly, USDA Report, NASS adjustment, and shares an AFBF delegate session preview.

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 13, 2021 from 2021-01-13T15:00:16

Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation in Washington, D.C. updates on the current events and policy of the Dairy industry.

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 12, 2021 from 2021-01-12T15:00:04

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy at the Illinois Farm Bureau visits with RFD Radio to talk about Carbon Trading and to share information on where you can find her AFBF meeting sessi...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 11, 2021 from 2021-01-11T15:00

RFD Illinois provides American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting coverage.

AFBF President Zippy Duvall shares opening remarks with silver linings from 2020 that include the AFBF successes, in...

RFD Illinois- Jan. 8, 2021 from 2021-01-08T15:00:09

Jennifer Tirey Illinois Pork Producers, visits with RFD's Rita Frazer to update on Phase 1B vaccines for ag and virtual Pork Expo information.

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 7, 2021 from 2021-01-07T15:00:10

Mark Gebhards is in the studio with a Washington D.C. update and preview of Illinois General Assembly work in Springfield

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 6, 2021 from 2021-01-06T15:00:12

The first week of the year. What is happening to the markets today? Karl Setzer with AgriVisor shares his update.

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 5, 2021 from 2021-01-05T15:05:56

We take a trip to Washington D.C. with Ellyn Ferguson of CQ News to preview the 117th Congress.

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 4, 2021 from 2021-01-04T15:00:11

It's 2021 and Gayle Baker is part of Women Changing the Face of Ag. Find out what this amazing group is all about and how you can join in the new year's activities.

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RFD Illinois- Jan. 1, 2021 from 2021-01-01T16:55:20

RFD's Rita Frazer rewinds 2020 with Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. He talks about success and the future of Ag.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 31, 2020 from 2020-12-31T15:00:06

Mark Gebhards with Illinois Farm Bureau joins RFD Illinois to give agriculture details in the stimulus package and information on the spending bill.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 30 2020 from 2020-12-30T16:27:57

Ivan Dozier, the NRCS State Conservationist, explains that the last week of the year business includes processing conservation stewardship payments and details of general CRP.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 29, 2020 from 2020-12-29T15:35:55

This year's National Corn Grower Yield Contest winner hails from Illinois. Meet Troy Uphoff and hear his crop growing secrets.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 28, 2020 from 2020-12-28T15:26:32

Jeff Adkisson, Grain & Feed Association, reflects on 2020 and shares thoughts on a virtual annual meeting.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 25, 2020 from 2020-12-28T00:29:49

Toni Dunker of Advanced Trading shares a look at Cattle Markets with RFD Illinois.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 24, 2020 from 2020-12-24T15:00:17

Extreme Ice? What is it? And why would the St. Louis Cardinals want it for their players?

Marcoot Jersey Creamery shares how freezing whey started as adding a value-added product but tur...

RFD Illinois- Dec. 23, 2020 from 2020-12-23T15:00:13

A real Christmas Star. It's here. Tom Willmitch Astronomer at Illinois State University shares more about where you can find it in the sky and when it's best to get out and take a peek before it's ...

RFD Illinois- Dec. 22, 2020 from 2020-12-22T15:00:06

Jenny Ring of the Illinois Pork Producers tells us about a bacon donation on behalf of a new pig barn in Morgan County and shares a Pork Power update.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 21, 2020 from 2020-12-21T15:00:14

Julie Hewitt, Executive Director at NREC Nutrient Research and Education Council, shares a December update on the NREC Board meeting and re-election of board members.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 18, 2020 from 2020-12-18T17:12:07

Rich Guebert, Illinois Farm Bureau President chatted with RFD's Rita Frazer about the ILFB Board and Resolution work for AFBF's January meeting.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 17, 2020 from 2020-12-17T15:00:14

They are "Pack" in Business.

Raber Packing is getting ready for 2021.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 16, 2020 from 2020-12-16T15:00:17

Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers, shares an update on vaccines for packing plant workers & details of the IPPA December Board Meeting.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 15, 2020 from 2020-12-15T15:00:08

On the road again with Don Schaefer, Mid-West Truckers, rolling through COVID19 and the need for truck drivers.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 14, 2020 from 2020-12-14T15:00:06

Adam Nielson, Director of National Legislation at Illinois Farm Bureau visits with RFD's Rita Frazer about Congressional seats and agriculture leadership.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 11, 2020 from 2020-12-11T15:00:07

Harry Cooney, Growmark Energy Expert, shares a 4-F's Report.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 10, 2020 from 2020-12-10T15:00:06

Illinois farmers could find more money in their pockets in 2021.

IDOA Director Jerry Costello shares information on the "Fall Covers for Spring Savings" program going on now.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 9, 2020 from 2020-12-09T15:00:18

Moo-ving into the new year with Betty Haynes, Illinois Beef Association. She shares dates for Illinois Beef Expo 2021 and Beef Quality Assurance information.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 8, 2020 from 2020-12-08T15:00:17

Rita Frazer chats with new Illinois Farm Bureau Directors Richard Carroll, Keith Mussman, Larry Dallas, and Don Meyer.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 7, 2020 from 2020-12-07T15:00:17

With 2021 almost here, Mark Gebhards shares the Annual Illinois Farm Bureau Business wrap-up for 2020.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 4, 2020 from 2020-12-04T15:00:18

Mark Gebhards discusses the Congressional Lame Duck work-load for CR, the next stimulus package, and Illinois Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 3, 2020 from 2020-12-03T15:00:12

Tom Vilsack, former Secretary of Agriculture and President/CEO of U.S. Dairy Export Council visited with RFD's Rita Frazer about Farm policy and critical roles needing leadership in Washington, D.C...

RFD Illinois- Dec. 2, 2020 from 2020-12-02T18:36:22

CEO Jim Spradlin and John Reifsteck, COUNTRY, stop in to talk about Growmark's Annual Meeting.

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RFD Illinois- Dec. 1, 2020 from 2020-12-01T15:00:12

With the few snowflakes in parts of Illinois Monday, can we expect a white weekend ahead? Don't get too excited, says Peoria TV meteorologist Chuck Collins.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 30, 2020 from 2020-11-30T15:00:18

Stephanie Porter from Syngenta-Golden Harvest visits RFD Radio to discuss trait packages and share thoughts on soybean acres for 2021.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 27, 2020 from 2020-11-27T16:29:34

Dan Pannier and Harry Cooney, Growmark Energy Expert Team, take time to talk supply, demand, and prices.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 26, 2020 from 2020-11-26T15:00:13

Nic Anderson of the Illinois Livestock Development Group gives Thanksgiving thoughts and the importance of our need for the poultry industry.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 25, 2020 from 2020-11-25T15:00:02

It's Deer Hunting Season and Tim Schweizer, IDNR shares important information on this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 24, 2020 from 2020-11-24T15:00:05

RFD Radio shares a weekly crop condition report that includes a number wrap for Illinois.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 23, 2020 from 2020-11-23T15:00:16

Sonny Perdue, US Secretary of Agriculture, comments on Aid money to farmers through MFP and CFAP and Trade Successes in China, USMCA, Japan.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 20, 2020 from 2020-11-20T15:00:04

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert visits with RFD's Jim Taylor to share his thoughts on Illinois farmers' response to the pandemic in the last quarter of 2020.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 19, 2020 from 2020-11-19T15:00:05

Mark Gebhards, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau, shares thoughts on election transition, congressional lame-duck expectations, AFBF American Connecti...

RFD Illinois- Nov. 18, 2020 from 2020-11-18T15:00:17

Jerry Costello, Illinois Director of Agriculture, explains the Homegrown by Heros program, shares Livestock Management Facilities Grant final numbers, discusses Harvest 2020, shares a Dicamba updat...

RFD Illinois- Nov. 17, 2020 from 2020-11-17T15:00:17

ILFB's Lauren Lurkins joins RFD Illinois for a post-election conversation and an EPA Advisory Committee work update.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 16, 2020 from 2020-11-16T15:00:11

Jennifer Tirey shares an Illinois Pork Producer update on Wave 2 COVID pork processing and the Pork Power Program.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 13, 2020 from 2020-11-13T15:00:03

"Wheat" got the scoop on achieving the state's highest wheat yield from David Justison of Montgomery County. Justison is Illinois Wheat Association's Yield Contest Winner 2020, and he shares his ti...

RFD Illinois- Nov. 12, 2020 from 2020-11-12T15:00:17

Mark Gebhard's with the Illinois Farm Bureau joins RFD Illinois to share Illinois updates, no Fall Veto-Session in Springfield, and comments on Illinois Farm Bureau Resolutions.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 11, 2020 from 2020-11-11T15:00:06

Tom Heinold, Army Corp Engineers, talks to RFD's Rita Frazer about the 2020 locks and dams project completed report, comments on key partnerships, and thoughts for the 2023 project.
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RFD Illinois- Nov. 10, 2020 from 2020-11-10T15:00:14

Matt Kaye reports that farm groups are calling for bipartisanship work despite a bitter election. He checks in with American Farm Bureau Director Dale Moore.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 9, 2020 from 2020-11-09T15:00:11

Mike Doherty, Sr. Economist at the Illinois Farm Bureau, visits with RFD Illinois and discusses the CME Purdue Ag barometer and recent Ag Exports.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 6, 2020 from 2020-11-06T15:00:10

The 4 F's Report is doggone good! It includes a trip through Cozy Dog Drive-In in Springfield, Illinois.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 5, 2020 from 2020-11-05T15:16:16

Rich Guebert, Illinois Farm Bureau President, talks about defeating the proposed 2020 Progressive Tax.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 4, 2020 from 2020-11-04T15:00:06

RFD Illinois visits with Arlan Suderman, the Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX Financial Inc.

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RFD Illinois- Nov. 3, 2020 from 2020-11-03T14:59:53

CEO's have had many challenges in 2020. Navigating through COVID has undoubtedly been one of them. Jim Spradlin. Chief Executive Officer of GROWMARK, Inc talks with RFD Radio's Rita Frazer about wh...

RFD Illinois- Nov. 2, 2020 from 2020-11-02T15:00:04

Dr. Dave Pyburn and Cindy Cunningham with National Pork Board address African Swine Fever and discuss what the US is doing toward prevention efforts.

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 30, 2020 from 2020-10-30T14:00:04

Looking to January 2021, Randy Graham of Curtis Orchard and the President of Illinois Specialty Growers reveals a Virtual Specialty Growers Convention.

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 29, 2020 from 2020-10-29T14:00:12

Mark Gebhard's, Executive Director of Gov't Affairs and Commodities at the Illinois Farm Bureau, shares five important things that are happening in the world of Ag.

1. The EPA's release...

RFD Illinois- Oct. 28, 2020 from 2020-10-28T14:00:15

Jennifer Tirey shares the signup deadline for the Livestock Management Facilities Grant is this Saturday.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will award grants through three programs:...

RFD Illinois- Oct. 27, 2020 from 2020-10-27T14:43:32

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, visits RFD's, Rita Frazer. They discuss burn management and controlled burn, the retirement of Client Gateway, Wetland Mitigation Bank, and the Wetland Restorati...

RFD Illinois- Oct. 26, 2020 from 2020-10-26T14:00:15

Mike Rumbold, Rumbold and Kuhn First VP Grain and Feed Association, shares a harvest update, talks river flow, looks at ethanol business and 2020 Grain and Feed plans for their virtual meeting.
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RFD Illinois- Oct. 23, 2020 from 2020-10-23T14:00:08

Today RFD Radio hears from American Farm Bureau's Dale Moore and Illinois Congressman John Shimkus.

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 22, 2020 from 2020-10-22T13:56:59

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhard's "Take Five" this week includes; a discussion of post-election plans and evaluation for agriculture, why it is essential for members to "Vote No" on the Progres...

RFD Illinois- Oct. 21, 2020 from 2020-10-21T14:00:12

Vote "No" on the Progressive Income Tax! Rich Guebert ILFB President visits with RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke about why it's important to say "no."

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 20, 2020 from 2020-10-20T14:20:49

They're here! National and state harvest numbers are in. RFD Radio talks USDA Ag Stats Report.

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 19, 2020 from 2020-10-19T14:00:13

More field fires were reported around the state over the weekend with continued high winds and dry conditions. The miles of fires hit Montgomery County hard, leaving major field and structure damag...

RFD Illinois- Oct. 16, 2020 from 2020-10-16T14:00:05

Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello joins RFD's Rita Frazer to talk about the Livestock Management Facility Grant sign-up and what it can mean for you.

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 15, 2020 from 2020-10-15T14:00:02

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RFD Illinois - Oct. 14, 2020 from 2020-10-14T14:43:48

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD Illinois - Oct. 13, 2020 from 2020-10-13T16:00:49

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RFD Illinois - Oct. 12, 2020 from 2020-10-12T14:11:40

Travis Mateer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist, visits with RFD Illinois and talks about fall feeding options and fall 2020 information for Beef Quality Assurance.

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RFD Illinois - Oct. 9, 2020 from 2020-10-09T14:00:18

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD Illinois- Oct. 8, 2020 from 2020-10-08T14:00:18

Michelle Rendleman of Rendleman's Orchard says, "Farmers are my kind of people."

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 7, 2020 from 2020-10-07T14:00:07

Rodney Knittel, Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure at Illinois Farm Bureau, talks harvest permits, the Illinois vehicle registration extension and, the Secretary of State exten...

RFD Illinois- Oct. 6, 2020 from 2020-10-06T14:46:16

Ellyn Ferguson, CQ Roll Call, offers more details on the next COVID Relief Package and CR information.

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 5, 2020 from 2020-10-05T14:00:16

RFD Illinois visits with Jared Roskamp about the BASF weed eradication and benefits the program.

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 2, 2020 from 2020-10-02T14:00:15

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RFD Illinois- Oct. 1, 2020 from 2020-10-01T14:00:14

Mark Gebhards from Gebhards Five talking about the Senate passage of CR, update on the next stimulus package, and an update on the potential for WRDA Water Resources Development Act.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 30, 2020 from 2020-09-30T14:00:08

Got Milk? Dr. Peter Vitaliano National Milk Producers Federation does, and the dairy markets and outlook too.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 29, 2020 from 2020-09-29T14:00:05

Ivan Dozier State Conservationist NRCS talks about the continuing resolution and CCC replenishing and the overall impact on conservation programs in Illinois.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 28, 2020 from 2020-09-28T14:00:10

Rich Guebert, President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, explains why Illinoisians should "Vote No" on the Progressive Income Tax in November.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 25, 2020 from 2020-09-25T14:00:14

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

RFD Illinois- Sep. 24, 2020 from 2020-09-24T14:00:10

Arlan Suderman, the chief commodities economist at StoneX Group, looks at South American soybean planting and the prospects for corn and soybean prices following this week’s downturn.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 23, 2020 from 2020-09-23T14:00:07

Tim Schweizer IDNR hits the mark with his information on hunter safety.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 22, 2020 from 2020-09-22T14:00:09

USDA Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks about the CCC from Sangamon County.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 21, 2020 from 2020-09-21T14:00:19

Kevin Frye, Safety Services Manager Growmark, talks about Farm Safety and Health Week.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 18, 2020 from 2020-09-18T14:25:28

RFD's 4 F's Report gives you the latest fuel, fertilizer, feed, and food updates. What's new today? Find out in this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 17, 2020 from 2020-09-17T14:00:19

Dr. David Powell, Agronomy Division Manager, joins the RFD team to talk on late-season issues in northern Illinois soybeans with bean leaf beetle.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 16, 2020 from 2020-09-16T14:00:14

The EPA rejects retroactive waivers from oil refiners. Matt Kaye reports from Washington D.C. with comments from Senator Chuck Grassley and Geoff Cooper Renewable Fuels Association.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 15, 2020 from 2020-09-15T14:09:11

Don't look any further. We have your USDA weekly state and national crop numbers in this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 14, 2020 from 2020-09-14T14:00:08

We're all ears as Jim Raben, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, and new Chair of the U.S. Grains Council talks about Illinois crop conditions, the upcoming harvest season, and business opportunities fo...

RFD Illinois- Sep. 11, 2020 from 2020-09-11T14:00:14

Matt Kaye reports that the Ethanol Waiver fight isn't over as he checks in with Renewable Fuels Association Chief, Geoff Cooper.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 10, 2020 from 2020-09-10T14:01:22

Randy Graham, Curtis Orchard President and chairman of Illinois Specialty Growers Association, joins RFD's Rita Frazer to talk through agri-tourism under COVID-19.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 9, 2020 from 2020-09-09T14:00:03

The USDA Crop Report is in. Get weekly numbers on crop progress and conditions in this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 8, 2020 from 2020-09-08T14:00:18

Weather on your mind? In this podcast, Dan Hicks shares his forecast for short and long-term weather in Illinois.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 7, 2020 from 2020-09-07T23:39:01

Illinois Farm Bureau’s Senior Economist Mike Doherty was a guest on RFD Illinois. In today’s podcast, he shares thoughts on the September CME-Purdue Ag Barometer, farmer sentiment improving in Augu...

RFD Illinois- Sep. 4, 2020 from 2020-09-04T14:00:22

In this podcast, hear Governor Pritzker's comments on the Illinois House investigation into the misconduct of Speaker of the House Mike Madigan.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 3, 2020 from 2020-09-03T14:00:22

5 "FREE" things you'll take away from RFD host Rita Frazer's interview with Mark Gebhards of the Illinois Farm Bureau on this podcast. CFAP2, China Trade, Potential for Taiwan Trade, Transportation...

RFD Illinois- Sep. 2, 2020 from 2020-09-02T14:27:51

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is out for September. While the economic barometer is stable, find out why farmers are feeling less optimistic about the future.

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RFD Illinois- Sep. 1, 2020 from 2020-09-01T14:00:19

This month everyone gets harvest happy! Don't forget, the only way to keep a frown turned upside down is to have your harvest permit ready. Deadline details in this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 31, 2020 from 2020-08-31T14:00:16

Pork producers hear there is something in the September federal package for livestock producers for additional relief. Just what could that be? Some thoughts in today's podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 28, 2020 from 2020-08-28T14:00:17

Are you a small business that was profitable before the pandemic but struggling a bit to stay afloat right now? The State of Illinois has money available for you through the COVID-19 Small Business...

RFD Illinois- Aug. 27, 2020 from 2020-08-27T14:00:07

There is potential for additional money from CFAP. These added funds can help families get through difficult days. ILFB’s Mark Gebhards shares thoughts on CFAP and why it’s important to get out and...

RFD Illinois- Aug. 26, 2020 from 2020-08-26T14:00:06

The USDA issues final payment limit rules with Senate Finance Chair Chuck Grassley. What does this mean for our farmers and families?

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 25, 2020 from 2020-08-25T14:00:46

Fall is almost here. Tips to keep your farm safe with COVID-19 looming over the 2020 harvest season are in this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 24, 2020 from 2020-08-24T14:00:06

The cattle/calve count is 11.3 million head at the first of the month. Find out if this is up or down over last year.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 21, 2020 from 2020-08-21T14:14:53

What can Congress do in the coming weeks to get something done on the stimulus package that would benefit our Illinois Farm Bureau members?

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 20, 2020 from 2020-08-20T14:00:12

Dicamba complaints in Illinois are down. How low did they go? These numbers will surprise you!

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 19, 2020 from 2020-08-19T14:00:58

Are you from a multi-generational farm family? This week we are celebrating 135 farm families with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Eighty-five centennial farms, forty-eight sesquicentennial...

RFD Illinois- Aug. 18, 2020 from 2020-08-18T14:00:19

August rainstorms throughout Illinois have left some state parks closed for clean up and repair.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 17, 2020 from 2020-08-17T14:20:56

COUNTRY and the Illinois Farm Bureau are all "FORE!" scholarships and research projects. This podcast will tell you how they join forces and give back to communities throughout the state.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 14, 2020 from 2020-08-14T14:00:21

Did you have storm damage after all the rain and winds earlier this week? You weren’t alone, Brad Clow, COUNTRY Crop Claims Manager, shares a report on what they saw across the state.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 13, 2020 from 2020-08-13T14:00:21

The CFAP signup has extended to September 11, 2020. Find out what this means for you.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 12, 2020 from 2020-08-12T14:00:19

New research from Penn State University will give forecasters a tool to identify which storms are going to produce tornadoes. Find out how it will all work on the podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 11, 2020 from 2020-08-11T14:00:03

Alan Bjerga, with the National Milk Producers Federation, joins the conversation to chat about Senate and House moooves regarding important ag bills.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 10, 2020 from 2020-08-10T14:00:12

Mike Doherty, with ILFB, says, “current interest rates are low and the rate of return on farmland sales over the last 20 years is making it an attractive investment.” Where does Mike think farmland...

RFD Illinois- Aug. 7, 2020 from 2020-08-07T20:00:06

This podcast is doggone good with DeLoss Jahnke and Rita Frazer. It starts with dog music trivia and ends with a salute to Illinois's "City of Roses." Don't miss the fun!

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 6, 2020 from 2020-08-06T20:00:02

Wonder why you are waiting longer than usual to have your meat processed in Illinois? ILFB’s Tasha Bunting talks about meat prices and what is taking so much time.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 5, 2020 from 2020-08-06T14:28:12

What does Senate Finance Chair Chuck Grassley think the President should do in regards to the COVID-19 Aid Package? Listen to Matt Kaye's Washington D.C. report, on this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 4, 2020 from 2020-08-04T20:00:12

Crop Watcher Doug Uphoff says, "rain makes grain," but what does it make for the markets? Hear about the fields and farms throughout the state and see how yours compares on this podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Aug. 3, 2020 from 2020-08-03T20:00:11

Patience is a virtue, and learning patience is the number one challenge farmer Drew DeSutter thinks faces young farmers today. Find out about some of the other challenges that make his list on this...

RFD Illinois- Jul 31, 2020 from 2020-07-31T20:00:18

Doug Wilson, USDA Director of Rural Development, says the interest rate available for the Water and Waste Program is the lowest it has been in over 40 years. Doug also shares 5 other programs that ...

RFD Illinois- Jul 30, 2020 from 2020-07-30T20:00:12

Grapes into wine, cream into butter, how about corn into hand sanitizer? Whiskey Acres Distillery is making the best of COVID-19 in Dekalb, Illinois, on this RFD Illinois podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Jul 29, 2020 from 2020-07-29T20:00:20

From a Senate HEROS Act update to the latest list of U-Pick Agritourism locations, we have it all on this RFD Illinois podcast.

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RFD Illinois- Jul 28, 2020 from 2020-07-28T20:00:06

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RFD Illinois- Jul 24, 2020 from 2020-07-24T20:00:08

Rita Fraser and DeLoss Jahnke join Matt Kaye for a report from Andrew Walmsley at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Steve Bridge, State House reporter stops in and shares a 4F's Report from Dr. ...

RFD Illinois- Jul 23, 2020 from 2020-07-23T20:00:02

Host Rita Frazer and DeLoss Jahnke enjoy a visit with Richard Guebert, President of Illinois Farm Bureau, to get a CropWatchers 2.0 report with John Bartman from McHenry County and check in to talk...

RFD Illinois- Jul 22, 2020 from 2020-07-22T20:00:14

Host Rita Frazer and DeLoss Jahnke enjoy a visit with Richard Guebert, President of Illinois Farm Bureau, Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois, and Alan Bjerga from the National Milk Prod...

RFD Illinois- Jul 21, 2020 from 2020-07-21T20:00:12

Host Rita Frazer and DeLoss Jahnke enjoy a visit with Jill Johnson, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Beef Association. Matt Kaye gets a report with Geoff Cooper from the Renewable Fuels Ass...

RFD Illinois- Jul 20, 2020 from 2020-07-20T20:00:17

Host Rita Frazer and DeLoss Jahnke enjoy a visit with Jill Johnson, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Beef Association. Then, Matt Kaye will get a report with Senate Finance Chairman Chuck G...

RFD Illinois- Jul 17, 2020 from 2020-07-17T20:00:16

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RFD Today- Jul 7, 2020 from 2020-07-07T20:00:08

RFD Illinois- Jul 6, 2020 from 2020-07-06T20:00:21

RFD Illinois- Jul 2, 2020 from 2020-07-02T20:00:10

RFD Illinois- Jun 30, 2020 from 2020-06-30T20:00:15

RFD Illinois- Jun 29, 2020 from 2020-06-29T20:00:13

RFD Illinois- Jun 26, 2020 from 2020-06-26T20:00:10

A look at the weekly 4F's report

RFD Illinois- Jun 25, 2020 from 2020-06-25T20:00:05

RFD Illinois- Jun 24, 2020 from 2020-06-24T20:00:12

RFD Illinois- Jun 23, 2020 from 2020-06-23T20:00:11

Rita talks with Mark Gebhards from ILFB.

RFD Illinois- Jun 22, 2020 from 2020-06-22T20:00:02

Rita talks with DeAnne Bloomberg and Adam Neilsen from ILFB.

RFD Illinois- Jun 19, 2020 from 2020-06-19T20:00:03

Jim Taylor with the weekly 4F's report.

RFD Illinois- Jun 18, 2020 from 2020-06-18T20:00:17

Rita talks with US Army Corps of Engineers Tom Heinold.

RFD Illinois- Jun 17, 2020 from 2020-06-17T20:00:18

Rita talks with President of ILFB, Rich Guebert.

RFD Illinois- Jun 16, 2020 from 2020-06-16T20:00:03

Rita talks with Mark Gebhards from ILFB.

RFD Illinois- Jun 15, 2020 from 2020-06-15T20:00:03

RFD Illinois- Jun 12, 2020 from 2020-06-12T20:00:03

Rita talks Dicamba with Doug Owens from the IDOA.

RFD Illinois- Jun 11, 2020 from 2020-06-11T20:00:10

RFD Illinois- Jun 10, 2020 from 2020-06-10T20:00:07

RFD Illinois- Jun 9, 2020 from 2020-06-09T20:00:06

Rita talks with Mark Gebhards from ILFB.

RFD Illinois- Jun 8, 2020 from 2020-06-08T20:00:03

Rita talks with Tom Vilsack

RFD Illinois- Jun 5, 2020 from 2020-06-05T20:00:13

RFD Illinois- Jun 4, 2020 from 2020-06-04T20:00:08

RFD Illinois- Jun 3, 2020 from 2020-06-03T20:00:18

Rita talks with Mark Gebhards from ILFB.

RFD Illinois- Jun 2, 2020 from 2020-06-02T20:00:19

Rita talks with Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello.

RFD Illinois- Jun 1, 2020 from 2020-06-01T20:00:02

Rita talks with Adam Nielsen with ILFB.

RFD Illinois- May 29, 2020 from 2020-05-29T20:00:13

A conversation with Mark Gebhards of ILFB.

RFD Illinois- May 28, 2020 from 2020-05-28T20:00:13

Rita talks with Harry Cooney at GROWMARK.