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.
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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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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. Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Kyle Maxwell discusses Ameren Illinois' avian protection program. 50 years in the broadcast booth for Scott Allen at RFD Radio Network affiliate WSJD in Mt. Carmel. Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and Rita.
Learning about the 19x1950 family farm in Woodford County and Farm Family Foods in Benson from Corrie Scott. Allison Johnson highlights the Joliet Junior College Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. COUNTRY Financial's Jim Jacobs discusses a historical marker recognizing the 100th anniversary of COUNTRY and the Illinois Agricultural Association.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses the impacts of the federal government shutdown. Fall agritourism updates from Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development. Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Z-series soybeans.
Talking Clean Transportation Standard legislation filed in Springfield with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Raney and Noelle Neef. Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses lactose free dairy foods. Weather update from DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.
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.
