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.
Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt discusses her first six months in office. Troy Uphoff details his participation in the National Corn Growers Association yield contest. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Dave Nanninga from IllinoisHighSchoolGloryDays.com.
A best of show on New Year's Day featuring: Rick Collins with Firmitas and his work on barn restorations. Dakarai Howard with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at a community food plot hosted by the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter. Jacob Burks from AgMarket.net reliving his days on the rodeo circuit. David Grindle with the International Association of Fairs and Expositions on the financial impact of county fairs.
Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026. First ever Illinois FFA State Sentinel Paige Sierens discusses the first six months of her term. Talking IDNR First Day Hikes with Troy Gilmore at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site. Meteorologist Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather recaps last weekend's storm and looks at New Year's Eve and New Year's Day weather.
Highlighting Illinois' newest FFA chapter, Routt Catholic in Jacksonville. Recapping 2025 with Lindsay Croke from IL Corn. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
A conversation with new Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Chair Garrett Williams from Richland County. Ryan Gentle from Wyffels Hybrids details the company's Harvest Progress Map. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment is with Farmington High School coach and eduactor Toby Vallas, who's being inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Special Christmas show featuring Christmas memories from Nikki Taylor (Jim Taylor's wife), Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Issue Management DeAnne Bloomberg, Monticello High School educator & coach Cully Welter, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong, and retired WRMJ owner John Hoscheidt.
An extended conversation with Dr. Ed Hightower, who played a key role in responding to a food desert and bringing a grocery store to Venice, Illinois. Dr. Hightower currently serves on the SIU Board of Trustees. He spent many years as Edwardsville School District superintendent and is a retired Big Ten basketball official, working 12 NCAA Final Fours.
Talking school bus safety and raising public awareness on stop arm violations with Rockridge School District Superintendent Marcus Bush and Illinois State Police Trooper Shafer McKune. Holiday travel update with Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford details Christmas and New Year's weather.
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. 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.
Bill Graff, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in Illinois discusses the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. 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.
Talking urban agriculture at Augustana College in Rock Island with Ian Empen and the "Augie Acres" project. AAA's Molly Hart discusses holiday travel numbers. Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel.
Talking popcorn business with Scott Trimble from Farmer Scott's Premium Popcorn in Heyworth. Kane County Farm Bureau highlights its "Eat, Join, Win" project. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says December weather will stay active, but turn warmer.
Don Schaefer from Springfield, IL based Mid-West Truckers Association discusses a nationwide crackdown on CDL mills. Illinois FFA Center Assistant Director John Edgar highlights several conferences. Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.
Highlighting Illinois Milk Producers Association award winner. 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.
Talking Family Farm Preservation Act in State Senator Andrew Chesney and State Rep. Tony McCombie. 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.
Highlighting work of local county farm bureaus, including Christian County with "Homegrown Heroes", Edwards County with "Bring on the Beef", and Woodford County with "BBQ Throwdown". University of Illinois Extension's Ken Johnson discusses the effects of road salt on plants.
Newly elected Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson. 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.
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.
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.
