RFD Illinois

Rachel Peabody, Director of Communications Illinois Soybean Association, provides a preview of the upcoming Field and Bean issue that focuses on sustainability.
Colleen Callahan, Illinois Director of Natural Resources, shares information on the Illinois Recreational Access Program that provides opportunity to hunt on private land.
Market recap from previous week.
Fertilizer availability from Josh Linville, Stone X.
Matt Kaye reports on Jennifer Moffitt’s confirmation hearing as USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs undersecretary.

Conversation with Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, on a recent trip to Washington D.C. National Farm Bureau Leaders met with members of Congress and Agency leaders on issues important to the industry.
Used Oil analysis and what it can tell you about your equipment with GROWMARK’s Scott Rarig.
Steve Bridge reports on Illinois gun violence and criminal justice reform.

Illinois Director of Agriculture, Jerry Costello shares information on disaster declarations for drought and what that means for the counties affected.
Karl Setzer provides commentary on the markets and global factors increasing domestic prices.
Matt Kaye reports on broadband and E15 bills moving through Congress this summer.
Markets and weather

Matt Kaye reports on inclusion of agriculture needs, like broadband, in the infrastructure bill.
Bill Bodine shares information on Illinois Farm Bureau’s involvement in the broadband issue and actions being taken to improve access in rural areas.
Report on the Consumer Price Index.
Conversation with Scott Jensen, Director of Financial Planning with COUNTRY Financial, talks saving for big purchases when there is uncertainty in the price you pay.
Weather and Markets.

Matt Kaye provides a Congressional Report on FY 2022 Agriculture Spending.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, provides information on registering for and participating in Anhydrous Ammonia training sessions.
Crop Watcher report from Larry Hummel in Lee County and Kent Cassan in Livingston County.
Rain totals, Crop Progress and Conditions.
Coverage of the WASDE report.
Markets and Weather.

Matt Kaye reports on President Biden’s Executive Order on unfair practices in the agriculture industry regarding pricing, specifically in the livestock industry.
Chuck Cawley shares information from Stewardship Field Days on behalf of the Nutrient Research & Education Council and Anhydrous Ammonia training sessions.
Updates on crop conditions and markets and county fair season.

Matt Kaye reports on the Ethanol Industry’s plan to fight Federal Court Ruling reversing year round use of E15
Steve Bridge reports on the state guidelines for in person learning in the coming school year.
Dave Lidy on plans for the Fayette County Fair to honor the memory of his daughter and to support area youth.
Propane discussion with GROWMARK’s Dan Pannier.
A report from the I&I Antique Tractor Show.

Conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the July IFB Resolutions Committee meeting. They discussed the process and the issues surrounding submittals from county farm bureaus. Bob Young, Economist with Agricultural Prospects, talks about the prospect of Inflation. In news, Matt Kaye talks about slim prospects for legislative action on reversal of the court ruling regarding summer use of E15. The USDA Risk Management Agency will no longer consider cover crops as a 2nd crop when hayed, chopped, or grazed when handling prevent plant claims.

Matt Kaye reports on the Federal Court Ruling and the impact on sales of E15 in the near future. Potential climate solutions and the impact to the livestock industry was also covered.
Jim Mintert, Purdue University Ag Economist reports on the Ag Barometer for June.
Karl Setzer from Agrivisor provides market commentary.
Farm Week crop watcher report from Doug Uphoff in Shelby County and Kent Casson from Livingston County.

Mike Doherty, Senior Economist Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the South American growing season and the similarities to Central Illinois. He also talks about Pork Production in South America and the potential impact to American markets.
Weather commentary from State Climatologist Trent Ford.
Market Commentary from Agrivisor’s Karl Setzer.