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
Holiday travel update with Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details Christmas and New Year's weather.
IFB Economic and Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely highlights the 2025 State of the Farm Economy report.
Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association promotes next month's Everything Local Conference.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new ...
Illinois Ag Leadership Class of 2027 update.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features WRMJ Sports Director Ty Taylor discussing IHSA football playoff expansion proposal that won approval this week.
Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development highlights the "specialtygrowers.org/shoplocal" online resource.
Updates from the American Farmland Trust and Illinois Wheat Association.
AAA's Molly Hart discusses holiday travel numbers.
Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.
Kane County Farm Bureau highlights its "Eat, Join, Win" project.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says December weather will stay active, but turn warmer.
Illinois FFA Center Assistant Director John Edgar highlights several conferences.
Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Retired Will County Farm Bureau manager Mark Schneidewind reaction to his "World of Corn Award" from IL Corn.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Lena-Winslow head football coach Ric Arand.
A visit with University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau member Blake Twenhafel.
Update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Monthly update from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
University of Illinois Extension's Ken Johnson discusses the effects of road salt on plants.
IFB Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow reviews the resolutions process from Monday's delegate session.
Retiring IFB District 3 Director Jeff Kirwan reflects on his ten years on the board.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto talks December weather.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visits the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Reed Weber from Ridgeview High School in McLean County.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine previews an IFB annual meeting micro talk.
Pierce Vanne from Vanne Farms talks Christmas trees.
Photojournalist Vincent Johnson promotes his book, "Illustrious, The Best High School Basketball Gyms In Illinois."
Monthly update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems.
Holiday shopping tips from Illinois Comptroller...
Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources previews the second weekend of the firearm deer hunting season in Illinois.
Stark County native Brianna Gehrig details her role with Brevant Seeds.
IL Corn Executive Director Rodney Weinzierl discusses the organization's priorities over the next year.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick recaps the first significant snowstorm of the season.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Local Government Programs Brenda Matherly recaps IFB's presence at last month's Illinois Association of County Officials Fall Conference.
Mark Bunselmeyer becomes the new president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Manager to-manager segment features McLean County Farm Bureau manager Anna Ziegler.
Macon County Farm Bureau president Mat Muirheid on his induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Final Pigskin Pickins' of the season with DeLoss, Jim and Rita.
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