RFD Illinois

Jerry Costello, Director of Illinois Department of Agriculture, talks about Pollinator Week and the start of county fair season.
Steve Bridge provides information on the state’s efforts in to get residents vaccinated.
Matt Kaye reports on the USDA’s response to ransomware attacks on the food industry sector.
Concern about the Biden Administrations potential exemption for oil refiners from renewable fuel standard requirements and the bipartisan response from members of Congress.
Markets and Weather.

A preview of Illinois Soybean Association’s issue of Field and Bean with Rachel Peabody, Director of Communications, Illinois Soybean Association.
Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, reports on the concerns regarding changes to the WOTUS ruling and the Livestock Price Transparency Issue.
Joe Kirkpatrick, GROWMARK Energy Sales and Marketing Director, on energy prices and the importance of premium fuel additives.
Grilling tips from Nic Anderson, Illinois Livestock Development Group.

Rachel Peabody, Illinois Soybean Association provides information on Egypt’s growing soybean demand.

Matt Kaye shares Senator Chuck Grassley’s comments on the EPA’s reversal of the Navigable Waters ruling and what that means to landowners. CFAP funds for agriculture are also reviewed.

Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development discusses Urban Agriculture and her work with the Lieutenant Governor on this issue.

Matt Kaye reports on US/UK Trade potential coming out of the G7 summit with commentary from AFBF Trade Advisor Dave Salmonsen.
Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, on EPA’s announcement of reversing current rules regarding navigable waters and what the process will be for potential new rulemaking.
Market Commentary from Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles.
FarmWeek Crop Watcher report from Ron Moore in Warren County and Kent Casson shares a report from Livingston and Northern McLean Counties.

Matt Kaye reports on reaction from Members of Congress and Farm Groups on the EPA and Army Corp of Engineer’s intent to reverse the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
Steve Bridge provides a State House report focusing on the FOID Card processing system.
Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon provides an update on preparation for the 2021 Fair being held August 12-22.
Availability concerns for weed prevention with Jeff Bunting, Crop Protection Division Manager with GROWMARK.

Rita talks with IFB's Mark Gebhards, ahead of his Gebhards 5 segment on RFD Today, while DeLoss has the weekly 4f's report.

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a key ethanol groups disagreement with the Biden administration on EV vs Ethanol fuels.

Rita has a recap of the Summer Illinois Beef Association Conference in Peoria. DeLoss has a conversation with Ag Resources Chief Economist, Dr. William Tireny.

RFD Washington Coorespondent Matt Kaye reports on waivers for oil refiners
Mike Doherty from Illinois Farm Bureau gives an economic update