RFD Illinois

Coverage of the announcement for additional funding for the USDA Ag Lab in Peoria with commentary from Congresswoman Bustos, Congressman LaHood and reps from the area.
David Zimmerman, CEO Big River Resources, talks ethanol production. Brandon Klemm, U of I meat science and we have early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports the latest on Black Sea grain deal. Steve Bridge provides an update from the state capital. We hear from the Illinois Beef Association. We also have the weekly Profit Watch Energy report. Plus overnight markets and ag weather.

Matt Kaye reports on the nod for Doug McKalip to be the next ambassador for US Ag trade, Devin Bollman IBA on the success for Juniors at the Du Quoin State Fair, Tasha Bunting Associate Director Commodities & Livestock Illinois Farm Bureau talks about hay and cattle. Jim Mintert details latest Purdue University/CME Group ag economy barometer and Joe Camp with Comstock Investments discusses current market conditions. Plus overnight markets and ag weather.

Matt Kaye reports on UK trade issues. The U-of-I mourns the loss of a long time extension beef cattle specialist. We hear from Eric Shields, Jackson County CropWatcher and review the latest crop report numbers. Plus overnight markets and ag weather.

Matt Kaye reports on ethanol innovation and the USDA investments into the industry. Mark Gebhards, IFB & Chuck Spencer of Growmark talk about landing their dream jobs in agriculture and offer advice to young people looking to start their careers in ag. IFB VP Brian Duncan discusses atrazine action request and Mark Gold with Top Third on protecting corn prices. Plus overnight markets and ag weather.

We hear from a central Illinois farmer as we approach harvest season. Also, comments from Neal Borgmeyer, Bayer CropScience, on tar spot and when to spray fungicide. We also get the latest weather details from Dan Hicks at Freese-Notis Weather.

DeLoss Jahnke gives a preview of his conversation with Roy Yantis and the Shelby County project to honor the Oliver Baler. Rita Frazer talks with Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities and focuses on Fertilizer availability for fall and the geopolitical issues affecting availability. He also highlights other issues impacting the industry.
Later, DeLoss caught up with Josh Linville, Stone X, at the Farm Progress Show. They also talk fertilizer availability and pricing as we head into fall application season. Steve Bridge shares a report on healthcare employment. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.

Co-Hosted by Rock Katschnig, Henry County Farmer. Matt Kaye shares comments from Chief Economist Seth Myers on record US Farm Exports and projections for next year.
Trevor Maiers, Adams County beef producer shares details on a second barn being finished on his family farm. Luke Worrell, ISPFMRA, on land values announcement made at the Farm Progress Show.

DeLoss Jahnke and Dan Grant host the show from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA. Matt Kaye shares reactions from Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and representatives from the ethanol industry on California's decision to ban combustion engines by 2035. John Baranick, DTN meteorologist talks about weather trends as meteorological summer ends 8/31. Ron Tichich, Agronomic Systems lead with Bayer talks short stature corn that will be available in 2024. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather

Matt Kaye shares a report on the Ethanol Industry’s response to California’s 2035 ban on internal combustion engine. USDA Rural Development Director for Illinois, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, shares information on the Emergency Rural Healthcare Grant Program. Mary Streitmatter, FarmWeek Cropwatcher, visits with Jim Taylor. Kent Casson reports from Central Illinois. DeLoss covers the weekly crop conditions and progress numbers. Program co-hosted with fellow farm broadcaster John Gooding from our affiliate WGFA.