RFD Illinois

The Illinois Hemp Industry is booming, and this year's virtual Illinois Hemp Summit is expected to double registrations over the 2020 event. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello joined us to talk about the growing industry and the tremendous agenda for the summit set for February 23, 2021.

RFD IL-Curt Kimmel, Peggy Young & Kevin Daugherty, upcoming Lincoln book event

Matt Kaye Report -American Farm Bureau argues need for clear WOTUS Rules, especially in Pandemic audio with Don Parrish

Mike Doherty Illinois Farm Bureau Sr. Economist -discusses U.S. Grains Council Marketing Conference and IFB representation

Kim Holsapple TGM Growmark-FS grain markets and demand

Winter Wx National Wx Service Lincoln

-Annual Reviews and Crop Insurance-preview next Winter Agri-Business Seminar Feb 9
Matt Kaye Report-Vilsack Senate Confirmation runs into impeachment Trial-audio with Seante Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and GOP Senator Chuck Grassley
Karl Setzer AgriVisor market commentary
Wx temps and totals from weekend

Matt Kaye Report-Ethanol industry defends Biden Climate moves, audio with Geoff Cooper Renewable Fuels Association Chief
Brad Beaver Illinois Department of Ag IDOA Pesticide Training and Testing offered in hybrid format virtual/in-person
Arlan Suderman Chief Commodities Economist for Stone X
Stephen Nicholson VP Food & Agribusiness Research Rabobank

Matt Kaye Report- Vilsack headed for speedy second senate approval to head USDA after smooth confirmation hearing, audio from Vilsack and Senator Grassley
Ellyn Ferguson Congressional Quarterly-This week in D.C., issues on the table for Vilsack when he hits the ground running after Senate floor vote
Trent Ford Illinois weather COLD blast
WIU Hog roast fundraiser

Matt Kaye Report-Dems push Virus Relief Bill this week ahead of impeachment trial, audio with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
Congresswomen Cheri Bustos-support for incoming Ag Sec Tom Vilsack
Mark Henderson WIFR Rockford Illinois WX
Rick Bellairs Woodstock, IL Groundhog Day