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

December 8, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Discussion Meet winner Kade Hill from Livingston County. 
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.  
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Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides federal and state updates.
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."
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December 4, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty organizes a conversation with author Chelsea Tornetto and Sherry Sejnost, chair of the Illinois Reads program. Tornetto will be at the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting this Saturday in Chicago, signing her book "Seasons on the Farm".
Monthly update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems. 
Holiday shopping tips from Illinois Comptroller...
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December 3, 2025 53 mins
Kanika Arora from the University of Iowa and Julie Bobitt with the University of Illinois at Chicago discuss the Farm Families Coping with Dementia program.
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. 
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December 2, 2025 53 mins
Susan Sams, Executive Director at the Energy Assistance Foundation details the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program available for Ameren Illinois customers. 
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. 
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December 1, 2025 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides monthly update.
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.  
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November 28, 2025 53 mins
Talking weekend winter storm potential with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto.
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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November 27, 2025 53 mins
Some conversations from the past year on the Thanksgiving show including new University of Illinois Exension Director Matthew Vann, Terry Leitschuh with the Madison County Fair, Niki Hoesman with the 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello, and Harold Wilken from Janie's Mill in Iroquois County. 
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November 26, 2025 53 mins
Remembering former Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse, who passed away last September. Conversations with his sister, Mindy Whitehouse; retired Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Mark Gebhards; U.S. Reps. Jonathan Jackson & Darin LaHood; and Madison County Farm Bureau manager Paige Durham.  
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November 25, 2025 53 mins
An update from Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate talks final push for IFB rural development grants. 
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says colder and active weather on the way.  
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November 24, 2025 53 mins
Visiting with USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce at last week's NAFB Convention in Kansas City. 
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic hosts Thanksgiving event.  
Molly Hart at AAA discusses Thanksgiving holiday travel numbers.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.  
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November 21, 2025 53 mins
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  
An update from Abigail Peterson, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy.  
Aaraon Elmore, Calhon High School football coach discusses a weekend of high school football and deer hunting. Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Coordinator Collin Schopp.  
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November 20, 2025 53 mins
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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