RFD Illinois

Matt Kaye reports on legislation addressing livestock transparency and competition. Alan Kollmann, IPPA President talks about the important connection between livestock and grain farming. Karl Setzer talks markets ahead of the upcoming Tuesday reports, and what the outlook looks like for South American productions and energy costs.

Matt Kaye reports on USDA loan guarantees for small and regional processing plants and what it means for the big picture. October Pork Month report with Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development Group. Talks about correlation of field crops and livestock feed. Jim Birge, Sangamon County Farm Bureau Manager provides a harvest report. 4Fs Report: DeLoss talks to ConservFS leadership their Waterman Expansion and what that means for Customers, especially as input prices rise. Steve Bridge reports on October Manufacturing Month and the importance of Manufacturing Operations to Illinois’ economy.

Jenny Ring, IPPA, shares information about the best pork chop sandwich contest being hosted by IPPA and IHSA. DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick talks about the potential for drought recovery in northern Illinois. Daryl Cates, Monroe County Farmer provides Dan Grant with a view from the cab report. John Payne, Daniels Trading in Chicago talks inflation.

Matt Kaye reports on response to US Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai’s approach to trade with China. Jim Mintert provides information on the Ag Barometer for the month of September. Josh Linville, Stone X, talks fertilizer supply, demand and resulting costs.

Matt Kaye reports on plans to cut internal combustion engines and the impact that would have on Biofuels use. Secretary of Ag Vilsack’s reaction to Trade Ambassador’s Katherine Tai’s condemnation of China’s unfair trade practices and loans for food processing. Cropwatcher report from Ken Reinhardt in Mercer County and Kent Casson in Livingston County. As archery season starts, we cover vehicular Deer accidents and a recap of September weather.

Matt Kaye reports on the Continuing Resolution that was passed late last week to keep the Government running through early December. In honor of national trucker appreciation day, we’re highlighting those that provide a very important service. Bruce Jung from Mascoutah shares with Rita information about his 3rd generation trucking company. DeLoss talks with DeKalb-Asgrow agronomist Lance Tarchione about Tar Spot and the impact on yield.

Mark Gebhards provides an update on National issues. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board and US Soy Export Council, talks with DeLoss about using for soybean oil for fuel - particularly aviation fuel use and what that might mean for soybean meal. Steve Bridge reports on the Chicago Bears intent to purchase the Arlington Racetrack and what that might mean for the Solider Field property, owned by the Chicago Park District.

Amy Rademaker, Rural Health and Farm Safety Coordinator with Carle health provides safety reminders as harvest rolls on. Callie Diss, an IAA Foundation Ag Teacher Grant recipient, talks about her education history and the growth of ag education in schools. A preview of the Policycast with the VP episode that was recently released.

Matt Kaye reports on rumors that the biofuel requirements are being reduced by the EPA in the RFS quotas. Rita visits with Kaskaskia College Dairy Judging team coach Aaron Heinzman. The team won the postsecondary national dairy cattle judging contest at World Dairy Expo. DeLoss Jahnke gets a harvest report from the combine cab with Reid Thompson in Ford County outside of Gibson City.
Preview of the quarterly grain stocks report that will be released later in the week.

Ivan Dozier, NRCS, shares information on the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Amy Rademaker, Rural Safety Coordinator with Carle Health provides some safety tips for harvest.
DeLoss talks weather with Jim Rasor, WSIL and Aaron Curtis, MIDCO Commodities provides Market Insights. Crop numbers and precipitation differences from across the state.