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
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.
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.
"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.
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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September 18, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow talks Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill vote in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Monthly visit with American Farmland Trust.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Wilmington High School head football coach Jeff Reents plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita & DeLoss.
Monthly visit with American Farmland Trust.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Wilmington High School head football coach Jeff Reents plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita & DeLoss.
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September 17, 2026 • 53 mins
University of Illinois Professor of Soil Science Andrew Margenot discusses his work with the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council.
Morgan Lewis with Western Community Public Transportation discusses rural transit.
Morgan Lewis with Western Community Public Transportation discusses rural transit.
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September 16, 2026 • 53 mins
An update on the spotted lanternfly from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Wrapping up the 2026 Illinois county fair season with Jeff Rabenort from the Okawville Wheat Festival.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Wrapping up the 2026 Illinois county fair season with Jeff Rabenort from the Okawville Wheat Festival.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
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September 15, 2026 • 53 mins
An update on the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
Kurt Maertens with BASF discusses crop protection products during the Farm Progress Show earlier this month.
DTN Weather Risk Communicator Teresa Wells says northern Illinois is forecast to receive heavy rain this week while southern Illinois will experience heat.
Kurt Maertens with BASF discusses crop protection products during the Farm Progress Show earlier this month.
DTN Weather Risk Communicator Teresa Wells says northern Illinois is forecast to receive heavy rain this week while southern Illinois will experience heat.
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September 14, 2026 • 53 mins
Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association.
Bob Eschbach with the Ottawa Center for the Arts details historic preservation efforts at two former church buildings.
Highlighting Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for September, Adalyn Solomonson from El Paso Gridley High School.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.
Bob Eschbach with the Ottawa Center for the Arts details historic preservation efforts at two former church buildings.
Highlighting Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for September, Adalyn Solomonson from El Paso Gridley High School.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.
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September 11, 2026 • 53 mins
State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello talks harvest season and upcoming grain tours.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features El Paso Gridley head football coach Tanner Benedict plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita and DeLoss.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello talks harvest season and upcoming grain tours.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features El Paso Gridley head football coach Tanner Benedict plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita and DeLoss.
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September 10, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses prevailing wage laws in Illinois.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council details the nutritional benefits and recipe versatility for cottage cheese.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides information on harvest permits.
Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council details the nutritional benefits and recipe versatility for cottage cheese.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides information on harvest permits.
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September 9, 2026 • 53 mins
Lisa Ellis from the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance promotes the Illinois wine industry.
Monthly visit with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom discusses AITC's presence at the Illinois State Fair and highlights a new academic year.
Monthly visit with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown.
Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom discusses AITC's presence at the Illinois State Fair and highlights a new academic year.
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September 8, 2026 • 53 mins
Talking propane supply and demand with Michael Newland with the Propane Education and Research Council.
"Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment with Kenzie Holste from Stephenson County.
Tim Birkel from Wyffels Hybrids details his Director of Marketing role.
Breaking down the rest of September weather with meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather.
"Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment with Kenzie Holste from Stephenson County.
Tim Birkel from Wyffels Hybrids details his Director of Marketing role.
Breaking down the rest of September weather with meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather.
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September 7, 2026 • 53 mins
Learning about the process of being placed on the National Register of Historic Places from Quinn Adamowski from Landmarks Illinois and Alison Costanzo from the Lombard Historical Society.
From last week's Farm Progress Show, Justin Moritz, North American Soybean Trait Launch Manager for BASF.
Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from CommStock Investments.
From last week's Farm Progress Show, Justin Moritz, North American Soybean Trait Launch Manager for BASF.
Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from CommStock Investments.
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September 4, 2026 • 53 mins
Talking rural development with USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega and USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen Smith.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Riverdale High School football coach Guy Dierikx plus Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and RFD Radio content coordinator Collin Schopp. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-today-september-04-2026--74900451
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Riverdale High School football coach Guy Dierikx plus Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and RFD Radio content coordinator Collin Schopp. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfd-today-september-04-2026--74900451
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September 3, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow providing federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Coverage of the Farm Progress Show including conversations with Iowa State University VP of Extension and Outreach Jason Henderson, Syngenta Corn Product Manager Matt Dolch, and PTx North American marketing lead Bryce Baker.
Coverage of the Farm Progress Show including conversations with Iowa State University VP of Extension and Outreach Jason Henderson, Syngenta Corn Product Manager Matt Dolch, and PTx North American marketing lead Bryce Baker.
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September 2, 2026 • 53 mins
Coverage from the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa including conversations with ag broadcaster Max Armstrong, FPS show manager Matt Jungmann, Terry Johnston with Farm Rescue, and Jackson Baca with John Deere on the JD AI Assistant launch.
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September 1, 2026 • 53 mins
Jackie Wible of the IL Pork highlights the Illinois Pork Tenderloin Crawl.
Macoupin County Farm Bureau member and Carlinville Chamber of Commerce President Jon Griffel discusses an effort for Carlinville to become a Hallmark Christmas Town.
Monthly update from IL Corn with Randolph County farmer Jack McCormick.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick details the September weather outlook.
Macoupin County Farm Bureau member and Carlinville Chamber of Commerce President Jon Griffel discusses an effort for Carlinville to become a Hallmark Christmas Town.
Monthly update from IL Corn with Randolph County farmer Jack McCormick.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick details the September weather outlook.
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August 31, 2026 • 53 mins
Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau IVET program with Oklahoma State University vet med student Emma Frank from Atkinson.
Manager-to-Manager segment features McDonough County Farm Bureau manager Leah Moorman.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.
Manager-to-Manager segment features McDonough County Farm Bureau manager Leah Moorman.
Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.
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August 28, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.
Dr. Iuliia Tetteh, Associate Professor of Agribusiness at Illinois State University details her experience participating in the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation program.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features high school football historian Kev Varney and ...
Dr. Iuliia Tetteh, Associate Professor of Agribusiness at Illinois State University details her experience participating in the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation program.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday features high school football historian Kev Varney and ...
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August 27, 2026 • 53 mins
University of Illinois Extension's Farm Coach Kevin Brooks discusses his blog series on estate planning.
Monthly update from American Farmland Trust.
Highlighting 104-year-old farmer Donnie Peterson and his farm machinery sale in Mercer County.
Monthly update from American Farmland Trust.
Highlighting 104-year-old farmer Donnie Peterson and his farm machinery sale in Mercer County.
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