RFD Illinois

Matt Kaye reports on the USDA’s 98th Ag Outlook Forum that took place amid the backdrop of Russia’s war on Ukraine and concerns energy prices will continue to soar, putting more focus on alternatives like renewable fuels. Illinois Beef Expo coverage, Rita Frazer met up with TJ Curtin, Blue Mound and Beth, Jemma and Clair Dorsey of Madison County. DeLoss Jahnke met with Bruce Fechtig, president of Illinois Association of Meat Processors, from their meeting Friday. Jim Taylor shares the early morning market summary.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau's Governmental Affairs and Commodities Executive Director talks the Russia/Ukraine conflict and on the impact to agriculture. Secretary Vilsack announcements of small processor and workforce development funds, and a reminder on permits for Black Vulture Depredation during calving season in Southern Illinois. Profit Watch Energy with Dr. Jeff Bunting, GROWMARK and Steve Bridge provides a State Government report. Jim Taylor has the early morning markets and Freese-Notis weather.

Matt Kaye report on increasing gas prices as the market reacts to the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and the biofuels industry response. Mark Wilson, Stark County Farmer and Chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board from Illinois Pork Expo. Todd Hultman, DTN/Progressive Farmer provides market commentary in the Black Sea and South American impact on US Markets. Kim Holsapple, TGM in Effingham on the amount of unsold grain in the market.

Matt Kaye reports on energy and trade challenges amidst tensions with Russia and China.
Rita talks with Alan Kollmann 2021 President of the Illinois Pork Producers from the Illinois Pork Expo. Karl Setzer, Markets FarmWeek's Dan Grant visited with Josh Cannington, Vice President of Interest Rate Management for Stone X Group at the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois’ Annual Convention.

Matt Kaye reports on rising gas and biofuel prices as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate and the response from biofuel leaders to meet demand and keep fuel affordable.
Phil Bradshaw, Pike County Pig Farmer heads to Illinois Pork Expo about his continued enthusiasm for agriculture. Rodney Knittel Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure shares his memories of Ag Educators in honor of FFA week. Jim Taylor visits with Illinois FFA President Adam Loker.

Rita Frazer visits with Rich Guebert President of the Illinois Farm Bureau celebrates National FFA Week and remembers his FFA Advisors. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist salutes his FFA Advisor/his Dad/ from the Taylorville FFA Chapter. Josh St. Peters Exec. VP Illinois Beef Association talks Illinois Beef Expo. DeLoss Jahnke talks with Dan Pannier, GMK Propane manager. Jim Taylor shares the markets.

Rita Frazer talks with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, on the success of the Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference, a review of General Assembly Bills and and update on Input Prices. DeLoss Jahnke provides Profit Watch Energy with a conversation from Josh McGrath at the NREC Investment Insight event. Jim Taylor shares the early morning markets.

Matt Kaye Reports on lessons of US foreign energy dependence, at a time of rising energy prices as a by-product of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Mercer County Farmer and NREC Chair, Jeff Kirwan at the Investment Insight program. Paul Stoddard, Senior Lecturer at U of I College of ACES, the best farmers do a lot of little things better.

Jim Taylor provides coverage from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference with a conversation with IFB President Rich Guebert. DeLoss Jahnke covers inflation news and talks supply chain issues with Phil Needham, Needham Ag Tech. Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois on crop insurance and rental agreements this year.

National Cattleman’s Beef Association’s head of international trade Kent Bacus says cattle export numbers, like total Ag exports, hit record levels last year, but trade relations need to be currently monitored. Illinois Farm Bureau’s Tasha Bunting provides Rita Frazer details on HACCP certification program that starts today and Mark Gebhards provides a preview of today’s GALC. Illinois Soybean Association's Rachel Peabody talks about the 20 under 40 leadership program. State Climatologist Trent Ford gives DeLoss Jahnke a preview of the upcoming mid-week storm and Scott Jensen COUNTRY Financial talks about inflation and interest rates.