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

November 21, 2025 53 mins
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Coverage from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City. 
Conversations with Andrew Brandt from the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council, Janna Fritz from the U.S. Soybean Export Council, University of Illinois ag communications student Jack Jungmann, and farm broadcaster Max Armstrong.
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November 19, 2025 53 mins
IDNR's Dan Skinner previews the first firearm deer hunting weekend in Illinois.
Jenny Lee, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator for Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties discusses a grant to address water issues in Coles County.
Alan Bailey with American Farmland Trust talks agrivoltaics.

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November 18, 2025 53 mins
Highlighting the Black Hawk East livestock judging team. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely breaks down last Friday's World Agricultural Demand and Supply Estimates (WASDE report).
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick looks at this weekend's weather forecast for the opening weekend for the firearm deer hunting season.  
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November 17, 2025 53 mins
Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association provides a trucking industry update.
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  
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November 14, 2025 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 
Update from Asgrow Technical Agronomist Lance Tarochione.
RFD Radio affiliate and IHSA segment with Shawn Temple from WMOI/WRAM.
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and RFD Radio content coordinator Collin Schopp. 
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November 13, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine and IFB Assistant Director Policy Development and Advocacy Allie Speer discuss the resolutions process leading up to the IFB Annual Meeting in December. 
An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.
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November 12, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year, Erikka Coletta, librarian and interventionist at Maple Elementary School in Loves Park.
Monthly update from Olivia Hoots with the Illinois Beef Association.  
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel previews his upcoming micro talk at the IFB Annual Meeting in Chicago next month.  
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November 11, 2025 53 mins
Lincoln Trail College President Tona Ambrose details the school's new Career & Technical Training Center, which broke ground last month. 
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses his military service on this Veterans Day.  
Weather talk with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto.  
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November 10, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for November, Samantha O'Neill from Athens High School in Menard County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides monthly update. 
Pioneer agronomy segment with John Kultgen.  
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  
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November 7, 2025 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine breaks down the energy bill approved by the Illinois General Assembly during the fall veto session.  
Seth Laurence at RFD Radio Network affiliate WEZC talks IHSA playoff football.
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November 6, 2025 53 mins
Hunter Shike from Unity High School in Tolono details his participation with a 4-H livestock judging team from Illinois that won the 4-H division at the American Royal in Kansas City last month. 
Monthly visit with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. 
Farmer Rock Katschnig discusses his relationship with Pioneer.   
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November 5, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet winner Gracie Murphy.
Monthly chat with Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Specialist Rachel Brown.
Paul Wappel at the Illinois Department of Transportation cautions about deer-vehicle collisions.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses overwintering potted plants.  
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November 4, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.
Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027 fellow Andy Vigna. 
Learning about the Martin family of Logan County receiving an award from PepsiCo.
Weather talk with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.  
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November 3, 2025 53 mins
Coverage of U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, a member of the House Ag Committee, visiting the Ogle County farm of Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.
Pioneer agronomy segment with Scott Eversgerd. 
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  
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October 31, 2025 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 
Grace Murphy of Macomb reflects on her time as a state and national FFA officer as she heads to the National FFA Convention.  
Marlon Eilts with COUNTRY Financial discusses COUNTRY's "Sport Your School" promotion with the IHSA.  
Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp. ...
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October 30, 2025 53 mins
Brian Knifong with Nutrien Ag Solutions discusses Nutrien's presence at the National FFA Convention. 
Alexa Skirmont with Precision Conservation Management highlights PCM's relationship with IL Corn.  
Illinois Farm Bureau local government update from Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate. 
Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Pioneer Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn.
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October 29, 2025 53 mins
Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center highlights Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau manager Katie Wilson provides a Manager-to-Manager segment with St. Clair County Farm Bureau manager Allyson Lauzon.
Blake Miller with Syngenta discusses managing fertilizer robbing weeds.
Monthly segment with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
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October 28, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Ag in the Classroom Administrator of the Year Karen Jones from St. Mary's Grade School in Pontiac. 
Managing weeds with Liam Vincent from BASF.  
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.  
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October 27, 2025 53 mins
Retiring National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider reflects on his time in office.  
Pioneer agronomy segment with Brad Mason.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.
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