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
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.
"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.
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.
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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January 27, 2026 • 53 mins
Coverage of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches. Today, the candidates talk Farm Bill.
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips from Effinghma County looks forward to her reign.
Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford recaps last weekend's winter storm.
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips from Effinghma County looks forward to her reign.
Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford recaps last weekend's winter storm.
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January 26, 2026 • 53 mins
Coverage this week of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
DeAnne Bloomberg reflects on her career as she retires as Director of Issue Management for Illinois Farm Bureau.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
DeAnne Bloomberg reflects on her career as she retires as Director of Issue Management for Illinois Farm Bureau.
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January 23, 2026 • 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Tracking this weekend's winter storm with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features legendary Lincoln High School basketball coach Neil Alexander, who is four wins shy of 1,000.
Tracking this weekend's winter storm with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY.
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features legendary Lincoln High School basketball coach Neil Alexander, who is four wins shy of 1,000.
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January 22, 2026 • 53 mins
Previewing this month's Everything Local Conference with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.
Coverage of the MIDWEST AG EXPO from Gordyville USA with WITY's Dave Brown.
Talking Illinois Farm Bureau local government priorities with Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.
Coverage of the MIDWEST AG EXPO from Gordyville USA with WITY's Dave Brown.
Talking Illinois Farm Bureau local government priorities with Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.
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January 21, 2026 • 53 mins
Monthy conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure promotes upcoming Rules for the Road programs.
Visiting with Kristi Jones, who has been named new Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure promotes upcoming Rules for the Road programs.
Visiting with Kristi Jones, who has been named new Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
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January 20, 2026 • 53 mins
State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Effingham County Farm Bureau Manager Julie Stephens.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
Effingham County Farm Bureau Manager Julie Stephens.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.
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January 19, 2026 • 53 mins
Highlighting the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association.
Coverage of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs 115th Annual meeting, including interviews with outgoing president David Hake and incoming president Gary Mielke.
Previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.
Coverage of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs 115th Annual meeting, including interviews with outgoing president David Hake and incoming president Gary Mielke.
Previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.
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January 16, 2026 • 53 mins
Monthly update with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses data centers.
The 103 year legacy of the Winchester Invitational Tournament with tournament historian Kent Coultas.
Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses data centers.
The 103 year legacy of the Winchester Invitational Tournament with tournament historian Kent Coultas.
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January 15, 2026 • 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois Bill Graff discusses Farmer Bridge Assistance payments.
Ed Shimon from the National Weather Service in Lincoln promotes a Storm Anxiety Webinar scheduled for Jan. 21.
Johnna Fulcher recaps her reign as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.
State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois Bill Graff discusses Farmer Bridge Assistance payments.
Ed Shimon from the National Weather Service in Lincoln promotes a Storm Anxiety Webinar scheduled for Jan. 21.
Johnna Fulcher recaps her reign as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.
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January 14, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson recaps the AFBF Convention in Anaheim.
Also from Anaheim, we visit with a county farm bureau member from Tennessee, Herman Partin.
Casey Bolin, District 5 Program Advisor for Faciliating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) gives an update on ag teaching vacancies.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks fruit tree pruning.
Also from Anaheim, we visit with a county farm bureau member from Tennessee, Herman Partin.
Casey Bolin, District 5 Program Advisor for Faciliating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) gives an update on ag teaching vacancies.
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks fruit tree pruning.
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January 13, 2026 • 53 mins
Coverage of the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Kade Hill from Livingston County and Daniel and Constance Herriott from Champaign County. Plus, highlighting DuPage County Farm Bureau's "Grow Your Own Food: A Container to Table Activity".
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says cold, snow, and ice on the way over the next 12 days.
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says cold, snow, and ice on the way over the next 12 days.
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January 12, 2026 • 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson from the AFBF Convention in Anaheim.
Catching up with Henry County farmer Kate Huffman following her Excellence in Ag presentation at AFBF Convention.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for January Kinley Stolte from Nokomis High School in Montgomery County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Catching up with Henry County farmer Kate Huffman following her Excellence in Ag presentation at AFBF Convention.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for January Kinley Stolte from Nokomis High School in Montgomery County.
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
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January 9, 2026 • 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.
Jennifer Smith highlights IAA Foundation scholarship season.
Learning about a proposed Basketball Museum of Illinois project from Bruce Firchau of the Illinois Basketball Coaches of Association.
Jennifer Smith highlights IAA Foundation scholarship season.
Learning about a proposed Basketball Museum of Illinois project from Bruce Firchau of the Illinois Basketball Coaches of Association.
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January 8, 2026 • 53 mins
Talking 2026 Illinois State Fair with State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promotes making financial resolutions in the new year.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza promotes making financial resolutions in the new year.
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January 7, 2026 • 53 mins
Talking 4-H with Illinois 4-H Director Kevin Carey.
Jeremiah Fairbanks with Morton Buildings discusses farm building "checkups".
Highlighting the collegiate farm bureau chapter at the University of Illinois with Robby Holtschlag.
Jeremiah Fairbanks with Morton Buildings discusses farm building "checkups".
Highlighting the collegiate farm bureau chapter at the University of Illinois with Robby Holtschlag.
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January 6, 2026 • 53 mins
John Shadowens, University of Illinois Extension Community Economic Development Educator discusses the challenges and issues independent grocers are facing in Illinois.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty provides monthly update.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks drought monitor.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty provides monthly update.
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks drought monitor.
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January 5, 2026 • 53 mins
Talking skin cancer and prostate cancer screenings with City of Hope.
Learning about Norbert, the skateboarding pig in Buffalo Grove.
Commstock Investements Joe Camp previews a new market week.
Learning about Norbert, the skateboarding pig in Buffalo Grove.
Commstock Investements Joe Camp previews a new market week.
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