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

August 18, 2025 53 mins
Conversations with U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Nikki Budzinski.  
CropWatcher update from Edgar County with Matt Ehlers.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  
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"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 
DeKalb County producer and American Soybean Association board member Ryan Frieders highlights an ASA event in Mt. Zion scheduled for the Monday prior to the Farm Progress Show.
Ashton Greer from the Historic Fischer Theatre in Danville previews this weekend's "FischerFest: The Cinematic Legacy of Gene Hackman". 
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August 14, 2025 53 mins
Celebrating the Illinois State Fair with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello and Deputy Director Kristi Jones. 
Catching up with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher.  
Logan Karcher with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition highlights September Grazing School events.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. 
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August 13, 2025 53 mins
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides the latest information on pest pressures throughout Illinois.
Alex Kostenko and Carson Markley from the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in Chicago discuss their work in Illinois. 
Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.   
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August 12, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Learning about the Gibbons family farm in Jersey County, which has been honored as an Illinois sesquicentennial farm.  
Talking ag policy with Illinois Congressman and House Ag Committee member Eric Sorensen. 
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the Farm Progress Show weather outlook.  
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August 11, 2025 52 mins
Catching up with Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt.
Ken Reinhardt with a CropWatcher report from Mercer County. 
University of Illinois College of ACES Dean German Bollero talks new academic year.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  
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August 8, 2025 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 
Agronomist Kevin Gale with AgriGold provides an update on the corn and soybean crop in his territory.  
Tucker Kennedy with Ameren Illinois discusses summer electric bills.  
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August 7, 2025 53 mins
Dr. Bianca Pruitt of Will County is a recipient of the Illinois Farm Bureau Nurse Practitioner Scholarship.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson provides information on wasps.  
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her presence at the Illinois State Fair. 
Timothy Thompson from Valent discusses progress and condition of the corn crop. 
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August 6, 2025 53 mins
Dr. David Kopsell, Professor of Horticulture at Illinois State University highlights The Vertical Farm at ISU.
The legacy of late Madison County farmer Gene Daiber and his gift to the IAA Foundation.   
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August 5, 2025 51 mins
Julie Hewitt with the Illinois NREC and Jo Daviess County producer Nathan Koester discusss the importance of Illinois Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field days.
Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Ashley Beutke highlights a Member Exclusive NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Experience taking place Sept. 7, 2025.
Jack Ratcliffe talks Boone County Fair.
DTN weather risk communicator Teresa Wells explains why Canadian wildfire smoke...
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August 4, 2025 53 mins
State Rep. Tony McCombie celebrates Sweetcorn Appreciation Day. 
AJ Tackett provides a CropWatcher report from Fayette County.  
Lynn Gipson from the Amateur Trapshooting Association highlights the Grand American at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  
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August 1, 2025 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  
John Howell, Illinois Wheat Association President.  
Brian Titus highlights "The Throwdown-A Western Illinois Showdown" this Saturday at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville.
Madison County Fair livestock exhibitor Mallory Hemann. 
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July 31, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Excellence in Agriculture award winner Kate Huffman from Henry County. 
Talking county fair traditions with Terry Leitschuh with the Madison County Fair. 
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights two Illinois authors who will have a presence at the Illinois State Fair.  
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July 30, 2025 53 mins
WIU ag student Logan Kearns discusses his experience at the American Society of Animal Science meeting in Florida earlier this summer. 
Mark Litteken details his six-acre research plot at his Clinton County Farm. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo with a final push for speakers for next January's Everything Local Conference in Springfield.  
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July 29, 2025 53 mins
Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark previews the 2025 Illinois State Fair.
An update from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.  
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details a cooler weather pattern.  
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July 28, 2025 53 mins
John Schoen from the Madison County Youth Livestock Auction where over $300,000 was generated for exhibitors.  
Daniel Herriott provides a CropWatcher report from Champaign County.
North Carolina no-tiller Russell Hedrick speaks at a Clinton County Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field day. 
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.  
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July 25, 2025 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs  and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her "Weekly Transparency Report."
Talking Illinois round barns with author and photographer John Hanou.  
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July 24, 2025 53 mins
An extended conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan. 
FarmWeekNow CropWatcher AJ Tackett details heavy rains in Fayette County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses IFB "State of the Farm Economy" quarterly reports.  
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July 23, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson highlights the Illinois Farm Families Farmer Ambassadors program. 
Blake Twenhafel from the Wesclin FFA chapter discusses his lawn care business, which has earned him American Star finalist in agribusiness honors.  
An update from American Farmland Trust.  
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July 22, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg previews Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.  
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs with a monthly update. 
Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford discusses this week's heat wave and heavy rains from last weekend.  
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