RFD Illinois

Kyle Brase, Madison Co farmer, reports on the wheat harvest that produced the some of the best yields EVER in Illinois. Mike Probst BASF Technical Service Rep talked to farmers at the BASF Research Farm Field Day about a new corn herbicide, Surtain, coming in 2025. Nathan Losey, Ag Resources on the pig market and Aaron Edwards, Roach Ag Marketing on corn.

Kip Jacobs UPL talks drought and crop conditions and previews the U of I Weed Science Field Day today on the South Farms. Dave Lidy Beef & Dairy Specialist Total Livestock talks about working with farmers on feed management during a drought. Bob Dunker, reflects on service to the U of I for almost 50 years, from InfoAg conference yesterday.

Adam Nielsen Director of National Legislation & Policy Development Illinois Farm Bureau spent a week in Washington D.C. this month talking about the Farm Bill & the importance of crop insurance. A farm accident occurred last month in northern Illinois and the farmer involved walked away with his life, but wanted to share his story in hopes of saving others- Jim Taylor Reports. Weekly Crop numbers and conditions and Brent Clair, Adams Co, on pop-up shower chances in forecast.

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards on IFB Call to Action. Scott Halpin, State FSA Director & Wendy Mueller, Chief Compliance Officer talk about rules and regulations for emergency haying and grazing on CRP acres as Illinois acres are not open yet they urge farmers to stay in contact with their local USDA service center and watch the drought monitor. Syngenta celebrated in Malta, the grand opening of their new R&D Innovation Center. Judd Maxwell , Head of Product Placement for North American, talked about the importance of the location of the center. FarmWeek's Dan Grant with John Ackerman and the problems planting pumpkins and the drought conditions.

Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about potential good news for ag from WOTUS testimony this week and drought conditions. Profit Watch Energy with Josh Linville Stone X. He gives a fertilizer outlook. Action request information from Illinois Farm Bureau's Lauren Lurkins.

Biofuel groups react to EPA’s finalized renewable fuel volumes for this year through 2025. Mike Hamilton, Madison County Ag- Hay Auction, talks about the drought, tight hay supplies and high prices. Stan Blunier, Livingston Co Farmer with FarmWeek's Dan Grant on a hog barn fire that could have been much worse Dale Durchholz Grain Cycles on markets.

The farm bill clock is ticking, with little sign yet of progress toward writing a new law by the September 30th expiration of the existing farm bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. “Getting to know ISA Board of Directors” David Wessel, Cass County farmer, At-Large Director ISA talks about farming along the river, trade, research investments and the Illinois Soybean Agronomy Team. Recap of weekly crop conditions report and Dan Bowman with ADM talks markets.

The biofuel industry and its advocates in Congress are eagerly awaiting the EPA’s final 2023-25 volumes for ethanol and biobased and advanced biodiesel due Wednesday after a 1-week court approved extension. Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist talks about the dry/drought conditions, pasture, and hay supply. Nick Hausen, Meteorologist WSIL, talks weather conditions. Joe Camp talks market volatility with the need for rain across the I-State corridor.

A suddenly changed political environment for budgeting on Capitol Hill is posing new challenges for farm bill writers, already facing a daunting October 1st deadline to complete work on a new bill. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau highlights the AFBF fly-in last week and conversations surrounding Immigration & Workforce Development Dan Grant shares a conversation with Matt Shipton, seed industry representative from Delavan and descendant of James Reid, discusses the development of Reid's Yellow Dent Corn on a farm on the northeast edge of Delavan in Tazewell County in the late 1800s.

We meet the new Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Franklin and new Illinois FFA Vice President Eric Wisely from Nashville.
Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newlin, Propane Education and Research Council.
House appropriators advanced fiscal ’24 USDA spending on a party line vote but clawed back (B) billions in unspent pandemic dollars to help offset program cuts. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.