RFD Illinois

A report on USDA Undersecretary Nominee Robert Bonnie's confirmation hearing and comments from Ashley Sayers, Total Livestock Services on what producers can do to prepare for African Swine Fever. Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net talks about the sideways market.

Mark Gebhards with the Illinois Farm Bureau shares with Rita Frazer a summary of the Infrastructure Bill and the Cattle Market Transparency hearings. DeLoss Jahnke meets with two young agriculture enthusiasts to learn about their popcorn and sweet corn ventures. Steve Bridge reports on the possibility of changes to COVID-19 mitigations.

Matt Kaye reports on Congressional Activities involving the Livestock Industry. Brian Burke, John Stewart and Associates provides market insight and Dr. Gary Schnitkey provides details on the Crop Year 2022 Budget.

Commentary from State Climatologist Trent Ford on the current heat wave and an update on Nutrient Management Field Days. In the second segment, we hear from the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Chair and Vice Chair and wrap up with report from Matt Kaye from the Nation's Capital.

Matt Kaye reports national news and Rita Frazer reports from the National Association of Conservation Districts 75th anniversary celebration. Trees Forever Program Manager for Illinois Debbie Fluegel shares the importance of trees in agriculture. Weather forecast for the week and crop conditions and Crop Watcher reports from across the state.

Field and Bean conversation with Sean Arians, Advanced Agrilytics, talks about the importance of data.
Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, NRCS talks about upcoming sign-up deadlines and the National Association of Conservation District’s 75th anniversary.
U of I Extension and USDA are working together to promote and educate on COVID-19 vaccinations, especially in rural areas.
The Haze from heat and wildfires with the NWS in the Quad Cities.

Update from Advanced Agrilytics on how farmers can expect to use field data in the future.
Matt Kaye reports from Washington D.C.
AgriVisor’s Karl Setzer provides commentary on how weather is impacting markets.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, shares information action in the Senate on the Infrastructure Package and details on pandemic assistance available for producers. The Right to Repair Executive Order was also covered.

An update on Farmers Markets with Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems Development with Illinois Farm Bureau.

Markets with Karl Setzer from AgriVisor.

Preparations for the Field of Dreams baseball game being played on August 12 and what it means to Agritourism.

Matt Kaye reports on Agriculture needs like broadband, ports and locks that are tied up in the Biden Infrastructure bill.
John Linder, National Corn Growers Association President, shares information on the National Corn Congress that took place last week.
John Baranick, DTN Ag Meteorologist discusses the drought conditions impacting the northeastern part of Illinois.
Markets conversation with Karl Setzer, AgriVisor.

Matt Kaye reports on a challenge to the Waters of the US rules, keeping the current navigable water rules in place until the EPA establishes new standards.
Kendra Anderson, Midwest Dairy Association, reports on the sculpting of the Butter Cow for the 2021 Illinois State Fair.
Illinois Crop Conditions with State Statistician Mark Schleusener.
Crop Watcher report from Mary Streitmatter, a Farm Bureau member in Peoria County and Kent Cassan in Livingston County.
Markets and Weather.