RFD Today

RFD Today

Discussing agricultural policy issues, commodity market trends and more, RFD Today is your deep dive into the most relevant news stories of the day. In this show, hosts Rita Frazer and Jim Taylor interview industry decision-makers throughout the state, providing reaction to and analysis of the challenges and opportunities affecting your farm. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast. If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact radio@ilfb.org.

Episodes

October 16, 2026 • 53 mins
Dale Himstedt & Jamie Sample detail an effort called "Grain for the Cure" in Christian County.  
Learning about Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions from Kyle King, Head of Digital Farming for BASF.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Shawn Skinner, head football coach at St. Joseph Ogden High School plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss & Rita. 
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Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. 
Morgan Cauble, Midwest Watershed Specialist for American Farmland Trust provides program updates.
Meeting Wayne and White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson.
Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition for Illinois Association FFA details Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month.
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October 14, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses a myriad of traffic safety issues. 
Matt Raben, Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board highlights the significance of the proposed expansion at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at SIUE. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides more insight on the federal and state exe...
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October 13, 2026 • 53 mins
Previewing Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition at Illinois Association FFA.
"Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment includes details of the 2027 Young Leader Conference with Parry Harlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator.  
Ryan Murphy, Vice President of Marketing & Communication for Prairie Farms Dairy promotes ...
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October 12, 2026 • 53 mins
Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Macie Willis from Greenview High School in Menard County.  
Nora Beeler from the St. Isidore FFA Chapter discusses her preparation for Creed Speaking at the National FFA Convention. 
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.
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October 9, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow discusse executive orders issued this week by President Trump and Governor Pritzker involving dyed diesel fuel use.  
Dan Skinner with IDNR talks archery deer hunting season.  
IHSA IHSA IHSA Friday features Kevin Lowe, Class of 1971 at Pittsfield High School, part of the teams that won 64 games in a row from 1966 ...
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October 8, 2026 • 53 mins
Matthew Deihl from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum highlights the "Picturing Lincoln" project.  
Monthly visit with Lisa Ellis from Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance.
Jennifer Russell, Executive Director of the Illinois Lyme Association talks Asian longhorned tick and Alpha-gal syndrome.
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October 7, 2026 • 53 mins
Discussing state and federal legislative priorities with Illinois Soybean Association Director of Government Affairs and Strategy KJ Johnson. 
Monthly visit with Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems. 
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks fall weed management.
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October 6, 2026 • 53 mins
An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027 with Jenna Wicks, IALF Director of Strategic Programs & Education and fellow Kyle Yontz, Director of Financial Analysis at GROWMARK, Inc.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks fall weather conditions and the winter outlook.
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October 5, 2026 • 53 mins
Jennifer Russell, Executive Director and Jenny Buttaccio, Communications Director with the Illinois Lyme Association discuss tick population, prevention and awareness, Asian longhorned tick, and Alpha-gal syndrome. 
Illinois Ag In the Classroom Education Director Kevin Daugherty recaps 2025/26 academic year numbers. 
Joe Camp with CommStock Investments previews a new market week.   
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October 2, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT) president Maggie McCalla from Staunton discusses ag education line item. 
Conversation from last month's Farm Progress Show with Wen Carter from AMVAC. 
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Meridian High School football coach Kyle Sparks plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss & Rita.
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October 1, 2026 • 53 mins
Talking fall agritourism season with Jenna Spychal from Jonamac Orchard and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association.  
Highlighting RFD Radio Network affiliate WGFA in Watseka and the station's 65th anniversary with Stacey Smith and Sam Martin.
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September 30, 2026 • 53 mins
Highlighting October Pork Month with Jackie Burgener, Director of Community Relations and Content Development for the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate promotes IFB's rural development grant program.  
Student Kelsey Olson previews an open house this weekend at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
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September 29, 2026 • 53 mins
Introducing the new Executive Director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council Corey Lacey.
Mike Wilson with Wabash Valley Service Company details an 11 year effort to deliver meals to farmers during harvest season.  
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks heavy rain and severe storm potential this week.
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September 28, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra discusses immunization guidance heading into flu season.  
Shawn Schukar, President of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, talks harvest safety involving both overhead and underground power lines. 
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.
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September 25, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.  
State FSA Director Bill Graff and Joan Hammann, Chief Program Specialist, discuss ARC and PLC adjustments.  
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Heyworth High School head football coach Scott Godfrey plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss a...
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September 24, 2026 • 53 mins
USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega details several projects and programs. 
Learning about the latest in grain monitoring and grain management technology from Adam Weiss, CEO at OPI.  
Jennifer Randolph-Bollinger, Natural Resources Coordinator for Giant City State Park in Jackson County highlights the park's 100th anniversary coming up in 2027. 
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September 23, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks a myriad of issues in his regular visit, including diesel and fertilizer prices.  
Scott Loyd, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Oral History Manager, highlights the People of Faith collection.   
Scott Heiberger, Communications Manager at National Farm Medicine Center, promotes National Farm Safety and Health Month.
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September 22, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Corn Marketing Board update from VP Terry Smith of Adams County. 
"Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment features University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter and members Alexis Nall, Kayley Gerlach, Aubrey Wall and Avery Pope.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford reviews September weather data and talks October and November outlooks.
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September 21, 2026 • 53 mins
Talking college town affordability with Western Illinois University Vice President of Student Success Justin Schuch.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development recaps the volume at the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand during the 2026 Illinois State Fair.  
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.
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