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

February 24, 2026 53 mins
National Corn Growers Association chief economist Krista Swanson and American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch recap their presentation at last week's Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference in Springfield. 
Highlighting Cambridge Middle School FFA Chapter.  
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses the Climate Prediction Center's spring weather outlook.  
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We learn about historical preservation efforts in Cairo from Don Patton, founding president of The Cairo Historical Preservation Project and Quinn Adamowski of Landmarks Illinois.
We hear from for Illinois FFA state officer Derek Sample, who is with the SIU-Carbondale Collegiate Farm Bureau and currently student teaching in Wayne City. 
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.   
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February 20, 2026 53 mins
Federal and state updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. 
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Winnebago High School boys basketball coach Joe Murphy, who just picked up his 900th coaching victory.  
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February 19, 2026 53 mins
Leading up to National FFA Week, an update from the Executive Director of Illinois Association FFA Mindy Bunselmeyer. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps last month's Everything Local Conference.  
Raelynn Parmely, IFB Economic and Policy Analyst breaks down the latest USDA Farm Income Forecast.  
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February 18, 2026 53 mins
Coverage of the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference. Conversations include Illinois Farm Bureau Bureau President Philip Nelson, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. 
Courtney Sandidge from Mason County details her participation in the Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program. 
Breese Mater Dei Catholic FFA members Angeleen Wesselmann and Lyla...
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February 17, 2026 53 mins
Independent filmmaker Christina Shaver discusses two projects in Aledo. One involves the film "Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois" and the other involves a documentary film on late Aledo artist Gertrude Abercrombie.  
Bill Graff, State Executive Director USDA-FSA and Shelley Sweatman, Illinois Conservation Division Chief USDA-FSA, talk CRP sign-up.  
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses the possibility fo...
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February 16, 2026 53 mins
Highlighting the first-ever Breaded Pork Tenderloin Draft from the Illinois Pork Producers Association with IPPA's Mikayla Schaefer and winner Jeff Buckler, owner of Buford’s Pub in Sadorus. 
Learning about the California Farm Bureau from Fiona Carroll, field representative. Interview recorded during last month's American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in Anaheim. 
Previewing a new market with Joe Camp from Commstock Inves...
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February 13, 2026 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Monthly update from Jennifer Tirey with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Normal U-High speech coach Brian Rohman, who will join the IHSA as an Assistant Executive Director in July. 
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February 12, 2026 53 mins
Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg recaps her presentation at the Illinois Farm Bueau Young Leader Conference last weekend.
Jeff Behme, a farmer from Carlinville, details his participation in the 2025 Asgrow Brand National Yield Contest.

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February 11, 2026 53 mins
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes talks summer interns and trapping cooperators. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses non-domiciled CDLs. 
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson details seed starting. 
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February 10, 2026 53 mins
An update from the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
Coverage of the Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club's Farm Expo with WIU Ag Mech Club President Owen Bull and McDonough County Farm Bureau President Colby Hunt.
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks February rain forecast for southern Illinois.  
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February 9, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Chair Garrett Williams from the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference in East Peoria over the weekend.
Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show in Peoria.  
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for February, Trent Stiers from Williamsfield High School in Knox County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week...
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February 6, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow with state & federal updates.
Tom Super with the National Chicken Council provides the Chicken Wing Report leading up to Super Bowl Sunday.
Final day of gubernatorial candidate coverage. Today's topic is wetlands.  
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Nashville High School girls basketball coach Dempsey Witte, who's been named an ...
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February 5, 2026 53 mins
Alexa Groff with National 4-H and Iowa 4-H discusses a 4-H artificial intelligence curriculum.  
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates talk energy.
Chris Wills with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum highlights two free admission days in honor of Lincoln's birthday.  
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promoted identity theft awareness. ...
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February 4, 2026 53 mins
Randa Watts and Andrew Rehn with Prairie Rivers Network highlight their collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension on hosting three webinars on topics related to data centers. 
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates talk biofuels. 
Also, monthly updates from IL Corn and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha ...
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February 3, 2026 53 mins
Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown previews her presentation to the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference and also offers her February challenge.
Kacie Athey with the University of Illinois Extension discusses her research work involving insect pressures with peaches and pumpkins. 
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates talk estate taxes. 
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February 2, 2026 53 mins
Previewing the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference with keynote speak Lance Weaver with Legacy Farmer. 
Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates provide intros and opening remarks. 
Strategic Nonprofit Leader Sharon Dodd highlights "Illinois Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant".
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  
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January 30, 2026 53 mins
More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves federal government's role with conservation.  
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.  
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment with Brad Bennewitz from WGIL in Galesburg.  
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January 29, 2026 53 mins
More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves young and beginning farmers. 
Monthly update with American Farmland Trust.
A conversation from earlier this month at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim with Jacob Marek from the Arkansas FFA.  
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January 28, 2026 53 mins
More coverage of candidates running for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat in the March 17 primary. Today's topic involves renewable fuels. 
Jenna Spychal, chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association promotes this week's Everything Local Conference. 
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights the "Bank on Illinois" program.  

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