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

March 25, 2026 53 mins
Coverage from Illinois Ag Legislative Day in Springfield, including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson, IFB Director of State Legislation Chris Davis, State Senator Doris Turner, State Rep. Charlie Meier, and Illinois Corn Growers Association Vice President Don Guinnip.  
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Quinn Adamowksi with Landmarks Illinois discusses grant opportunties. Plus, we learn about the Illinois Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. 
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details extreme weather swings in March in Illinois.
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March 23, 2026 53 mins
Tom Heinold with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District provides an update on the Navigation Maintenance Backlog list.
Celebrating 2026 Master Farmers Steve Hettinger, Mike Pratt and Doug Winter. 
Commstock Investments' Joe Camp previews a new market week.  
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March 20, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow with state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment. 
Learning about the Illinois Farm Bureau A-LOT (Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow) program.  
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation Executive Director Kirk Builta, who serves as a community host during the IHSA boys basketball state...
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March 19, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate highlights the latest round of IFB rural development grants.
IFB Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides recap of Illinois Product Expo. 
Learning about the work and mission of Farm Rescue from Terry Johnston. 
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  
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March 18, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson remembers ag broadcasting legend Orion Samuelson and previews his trip to Washington D.C. next week. 
Learning about campground hosting opportunities at state parks, recreation areas and historic sites across Illinois from Joe Lenkaitis with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Kevin Scholl offers weed management tips for an unpredictable ...
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March 17, 2026 53 mins
Learning about the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's oral history project with Oral History Manager Scot Loyd. 
An excerpt from one of the oral history interviews featuring legiendary ag broadcaster Orion Samuelson, recorded in 2009. Samuelson passed away Monday.
Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Perry Harlow highlights the "Hoops for Hunger Bracket Challenge".
DTN agriculture meteorologist John Bar...
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March 16, 2026 53 mins
Update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. 
Talking blizzard with Alex Gibbs from the National Weather Service Quad Cities office.
Monthly visit with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association.
Previewing new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.  
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March 13, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities provides federal and state updates in his "Seven with Kevin" update.  
COUNTRY Financial Vice President of Claims and Client Services Jesse Kohlbecker discusses the claims process in the aftermath of this week's damaging storms in Illinois. 
Meteorologist David King from the National Weather Service in Chicago provides details on Tuesday night's storm s...
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March 12, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel details the successful turnout of "Rules for the Road" sessions. 
Jennifer Bauer, office manager at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds discusses Tuesday night's dangerous storm system.
Monthly mental health conversation with Licensed Profession...
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March 11, 2026 53 mins
An update on the Illinois Agrciultural Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.  
Illinois Conservation Foundation "Outdoor Influencer of the Year" Josh Monahan from LeRoy.
Monica Nyman from the St. Louis District Dairy Council talks National Nutrition Month and updated Dietary Guidelines. 
More from Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for March, Lillian Helbig from Okawville High School.   
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March 10, 2026 53 mins
Luke Allen, Chicago Area Program Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education provides an ag education update. 
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her weekly financial transparency report.  
Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks severe weather potential for Tuesday afternoon and evening.  

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March 9, 2026 53 mins
Monthly update with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  
Manager-to-Manager segment features Alexis Shreves, from Pulaski-Alexander-and-Massac County.  
Meteorologist Ed Shimon from National Weather Service in Central Illinois discusses Tuesday severe weather threat.
Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for March, Lillian Helbig from Okawville High School in Washington County.  
Joe Camp a...
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March 6, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson discusses his most recent visit to Washington D.C.
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides federal and state updates with his latest "Seven with Kevin" conversation.  
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences teacher and coach Brian McDowell.  
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March 5, 2026 53 mins
John Jones, Assistant Professor of Agronomy at the University of Illinois College of ACES recaps his presentation at the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council Investment Insight Conference. 
Highlighting conversations from last week's Commodity Classic, including Shianne Reynolds from Bushel Plus and Matt Jungmann with the Farm Progress Show. 
U-of-I Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson talks garden clean-up in ad...
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March 4, 2026 53 mins
Aledo, Ilinois native and Illinois State University graduate Suzy Bogguss reflects on her recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry. 
Kris Reynolds from American Farmland Trust highlights Soil Health Week.  
Peter Rousonelos with Meristem Crop Performance discusses their presence at last week's Commodity Classic in San Antonio. 

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March 3, 2026 53 mins
Learning about potato production in Illinois with Katie Neumiller from Neumiller Farms in Carroll County.  
Matt Raben from the Illinois Corn Marketing Board discusses his presence at last week's Commodity Classic in San Antonio.  
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks a rainy start to March in Illinois.  
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March 2, 2026 53 mins
Highlighting the Illinois Product Expo with Illinois Department of Agriculture's Kayla Graven. 
Visiting with Kane County Farm Bureau manager Steve Arnold, who will be retiring later this year following a career that spanned 37 years.
Previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.  

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February 27, 2026 53 mins
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow breaks down several state and federal issues in his "Seven with Kevin" segment. 
Monthly update with American Farmland Trust. 
IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features IHSA Assistant Executive Director Dan Le, talking Student Section & Spirit Showdown.
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February 26, 2026 53 mins
Coverage from the Commodity Classic including conversations with:
Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist and Heath Houck, District 13 Director for the Illinois Soybean Association. 
Lizzie French, Manager of Soil Biology with Waypoint Analytical.
Jeremy Lewis, Senior Loveland Products Sales Manager.
Manager-to-Manager segment features Peoria County Farm Bureau Manager Charlie Hensley.
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