RFD Illinois

Matt Kaye reports on the House approval of the infrastructure package. IFB senior economist Mike Doherty reacts to October jobs report with 531,000 new jobs added to economy. A report day preview with John Zanker, Risk Management Commodities, on bearish soy outlook. Rod Wells, GROWMARK and Ag Retailers, on House Ag testimony this past week.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the Commercial Trucker shortage and the impact to the food supply. An update on farmland sale in the Quad Cities with auctioneer Dale Jones.
Certified Crop Adviser John Babcock talks 2021 growing and harvest season in SE Illinois.
Profit Watch Energy with Alex Zook, Growmark Anhydrous Associate Program Manager.
Steve Bridge reports on State Issues including Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination availability for children ages 5 – 11.

Normal West FFA Livestock Judging Team goes back-to-back at the American Royal. Jim Taylor met with team members Preston Rhode, Lauren Mohr and Paige Lemanager. Biden Build Back Better Plan update from Matt Kaye in Washington. USDA mailing ballots this week for FSA county committee elections. Vice President Duncan shares an update with DeLoss on the November IFB Resolution Meeting.

Matt Kaye reports on Midwest Senators who want a meeting with the Biden Administration to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Also, DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick outlooks November and winter saying La Nina is in play. Report from State Climatologist Trent Ford on October Statistics.
Race for acres, specifically wheat, with Kim Holsapple, Total Grain Marketing. DeLoss Jahnke met with Purdue Ag Economist Dr. Michael Langemeier on the monthly Ag Barometer.

Rita meets with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, to receive an update of State and Federal Issues. DeLoss recaps markets for the previous week and talks with Dennis Heepke, Madison County Farmer, on the start of Horseradish harvest. Jim Taylor provides the early morning markets.

Matt Kaye reports on frustration from producers regarding uncertainty to tax structure to fund the Build Back Better plan. Steve Bridge provides a state house report. Leon Sheets, known on social media as “The Pig Farmer” talks about operating under the principles of the We Care program. Profit Watch Energy with Greg Fonger, GROWMARK’s Seed Sales & Marketing Manager. Brian Burke with John Stewart & Associates provides market analysis.

A harvest check-in with Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello and a fall cover for Spring Savings update. Land Values with Kent Reid Chief Appraiser for Farm Credit Illinois

Soil temperature update from State Climatologist Trent Ford. Repeal of Stepped-Up Basis is still alive as the Build Back Budget plan is debated. Orr Research Center Open House preview with Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension Beef Specialist. Veronica Nigh, AFBF on meat prices and any potential return to normal.

Changes made to the social spending bill to gain support from moderate democrats in hopes to get it passed. Lauren Lurkins shares information on the nitrogen webinar being hosted by the University of Illinois and Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association being hosted on October 26.
Scott Eversgerd, Nashville Illinois Pioneer Agronomist, shares information on wheat planting progress. Overview of rainfall reports from the weekend and ag statistics information.
Randy Graham, Curtis Orchard and Illinois Specialty Growers President provides insight on the weather impact to fall tourism.