RFD Illinois

Mark Gebhards Executive Director Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs & Commodities is back from Washington where he met with AFBF about policy and the farm bill. Ameren shares information on energy efficiency programs ahead of the upcoming cold weather snap. Matt Kaye reports from Washington.

Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about several programs including the Fall Covers for Spring Savings opening day, December 15. Kim Holsapple TGM talks rail movement of soybeans. Matt Kaye reports on Farm Bill preliminary discussions. Early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington with Senator Grassley’s reaction to EPA’s recent RFS volume proposals for biodiesel. Megan Kaiser the New Chair of the United Soybean Board talks about her Missouri farm and her work on the USB strategic plan. Inflation numbers and
Christy Toedebusch, Ag Reliant Genetics, on Tar Spot study results.

Thomas Titus, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the one-million-pound mark for Illinois Pork Power being celebrated today in Springfield, IL. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks changes coming in 2023 for ag loan programs. Brad Daugherty ISA Director talks about farm activity on his Clark Co farm. Paul Neiffer, the FarmCPA on year end considerations. Matt Kaye reports on Congressional action to fund the Government.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the ethanol, ag and oil industries are pushing for last-minute, year-round E-15 legislation before the lame duck Congress end. Don Schaefer Executive VP Mid-West Truckers talks about December deadlines and looks ahead to 2023. BJ Johnson, co-founder and CEO of ClearFlame.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the issue of climate change in the next farm bill is already causing temperatures to rise. Steve Bridge reports from Springfield for this week’s statehouse report. Profit Watch Energy with Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association.
Amy Bradford, shares information on the GROWMARK Foundation’s Grain for Ukraine program.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington on challenges ahead in writing the 2023 Farm Bill
Farm Week’s Dan Grant talks with James Wilson Director of Marketing Norfolk Southern Corp at the National Grain & Feed conference in St. Louis this week. Jim Taylor talks with Kelly Estes, Illinois State Pest Survey and Chas Herren, Carrol County Manager & Jeremy Flikkema YL Chair talks about the Harvest for All Efforts of Carrol County Farm Bureau.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the Senate Ag Committee took up the farm bill research title. Kris Reynolds Midwest Regional Director American Farmland Trust talks about a new directory to help farmers find cover crop incentive dollars. Dan Basse, Ag Resources talks markets. Andy Lavigne, President/CEO American Seed Trade Association who are hosting their meeting for the final time in Chicago.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities recaps the action taken by the Delegate Body at the IFB Annual Meeting.
Rita Frazer visits with new Directors elected in Chicago for Illinois Farm Bureau: District 18 Jeff Weber Massac Co. and District 2, Brent Pollard Winnebago County.

Kevin Semlow, shares details on an Action Request regarding HB5844 that impacts Private Property Rights along waterways. Ryan Reeverts, Ogle County, IFB YL Discussion Meet Winner. ILFB President Richard Guebert from the IAA Annual Meeting, reflecting on his years of service and looking ahead to the state policy discussion and AFBF discussion next month.