RFD Illinois

Matt Kaye reports on a Federal Reserve Economist’s prediction for an agriculture economy slow down late this year or early next. Clinton County Farm Bureau will be hosting a nutrient management field day. Rita visits with Clinton CFB member Cliff Schuette on event details and crop conditions in his part of the state. DeLoss has a recap of weekend weather and visits with Kevin Clausen, John Stewart & Associates, on concerning downward market trends. Jim has early morning markets and weather.

Adam Brown, Macon County Farmer talks to Jim Taylor to recap his testimony before the House Ag Committee on challenges for young farmers to venture into farming. Profit Watch Energy with Bridget Chenowth Growmark Energy Risk Management, talking fuel and diesel prices.

Matt Kaye reports on the big hit that family farms could take from a Biden Build Back Better pass-through tax hike. Dr. Matt Montgomery Pioneer Field Agronomist talks with Rita Frazer about recent rains, corn development, fungicide and disease management. DeLoss Jahnke has inflation talk with commentary from Mike Doherty, Illinois Farm Bureau. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington as he talks with Senator Chuck Grassley about his cattle market reform legislation. Rodney Knittel Assistant Director Transportation & Infrastructure talks about Operation Safe Driver Week. Lana Shovlin Illinois Pork Producers previews IPPA’s plans for the Illinois State Fair. WASDE and market reaction with Curt Strubhar Advance Trading. Matt Bennett and David Hartke on crop conditions to this point.

Rita Frazer visits with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, who shares an update on Federal issues. DeLoss has crop conditions and progress report numbers and Jim Taylor talks with Farmweek Cropwatcher Dave Mool in NE McLean County. We also hear from fellow farm broadcaster Kent Casson.

Matt Kaye reports on the Ethanol Industry’s hopes of a permanent fix for restricted summertime E15 sales. Bob Cavney Farm Programs Manager Illinois Department of Natural Resources talks with Rita Frazer about farm lease opportunities and the Regional Conservation Partners Program. A reprieve from higher temperatures and slim precipitations changes with Brad Rippey, USDA. Bill Tierney, Ag Resources talks with DeLoss Jahnke on seasonality in the markets. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports on the growing signs of global hunger as a result of Russian’s war on Ukraine. Dr. Megan Niederwerder Associate Director of Swine Health Information Center. Profit Watch Energy with Parkland College’s Advanced Applicator Training program. Nathan Losey, Ag Resources talks livestock markets.

Matt Kaye reports on recession fears and downward pressure on oil, gas, and ethanol prices.
Rita Frazer visits with Shelbi McCray of Bond County. She talks county and state fair plans and looks ahead to obtaining a double major in ag from SIUC. DeLoss Jahnke shares the June weather summary from state climatologist Trent Ford and a preview of the OnRamp Ag and InfoAg conferences. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington on potential impacts of mid-term Elections on the next farm bill. Rita Frazer visits with Tasha Bunting Associate Director Livestock & Dairy Programs Illinois Farm Bureau, who also talks about the 2023 Farm Bill as it was discussed recently at a Dairy Working Group meeting in D.C. DeLoss Jahnke shares highlights from the weekly crop progress and condition report. FarmWeek Crop Watcher Ken Reinhart in Mercer County shares a report on conditions and precipitation from western Illinois and Kent Cassan shares a crop condition and wheat harvest report from Livingston County. Summary of the Purdue CME Ag Barometer for June. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.

Rita Frazer catches up with Gordie Siebring in the Ukraine for an update on wheat harvest and other conditions. Tim Gross, National Weather Service in the Quad Cities on heat and high overnight temps this week. Joe Camp, CommStock Investments…are we oversold yet? Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and weather.