RFD Illinois

House Ag Chairman GT Thompson from Congressman Bost’s listening session in Effingham County. Heat talk and cancelations as a result, including the DuQuoin State Fair parade. Rhett Raythe with the 3 Headed Monster BBQ in Shannon, IL

A fall farm bill looks less certain than expected, as House GOP leaders try to head off rebellion from the hard right flank. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Jeff Galle, Coordinator of the Ag Business Program at Illinois College in Jacksonville, talks about the opportunities for young people in agriculture. Bill Zimmer, part of the Zimmer family that’s sold DeKalb corn for 85 years.

Matt Kaye reports on trade woes in multiple markets. KJ Johnson previews the MAGIE Show this week. The IHSA/IPPA Pork & Pigskin’s challenge kicks off with the start of HS Football season. Recap of NASS weekly numbers and FarmWeek CropWatcher Mary Streitmatter. Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, on why this humidity isn't resulting in thunderstorms.

AFBF’s Dave Solmonson on China Tariffs and WTO Compliance. State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes on the final stretch of Insect Pressure. Trent Ford, state climatologist on this week’s heat. Maddox Reedy, Land of Lincoln steer owner.

A key senator from the nation’s top pork producing state vows to fight in the farm bill, California Proposition 12 that bans sale of pork in the state from pigs housed in cages or crowded pens where they can’t freely turn around. RFD Washington Corr. Matt Kaye reports.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks September outlook.
FCAE's Jennifer Water gives ag teaching openings update.
Profit Watch Energy features Josh Challand with Roach Ag Mktg.
Fertilizer prices from DTN.
State Capital report from Steve Bridge.

Brian Sager, Junior Livestock Superintendent recaps the Governor’s Sale of Champions. Josh Challand, Roach Ag Marketing, on low corn prices Scott Jensen, COUNTRY Financial, on mortgage rates.

The recent downgrade of US debt by Fitch rating service risks a bigger spending fight over USDA and other spending bills in September. Matt Kaye reports.
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick discusses warm up this weekend.
Spotlight on Whiteside County Fair.
Commstock Investments Joe Camp discusses why markets are down. Daniel Munch, AFBF—details changes in food purchase patterns.

While Washington politicians are mired in farm bill politics, producers are focused on their everyday needs, RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Sounds and results from the Illinois State Fair Parade of Champions, Kashen Ellerbrock of Henry County talks about his Grand Champion Steer and Hunter Shike of Champaign County talks about his Grand Champion Barrow & Land of Lincoln Grand Champion Barrow. Recap of the weekly crop conditions and progress report. Farmweek Cropwatcher Brent Corners, Jefferson County. Craig Kilby, Beck’s Hybrids, on if the Canadian smoke will affect IL crops.