RFD Illinois

Mark Gebhards provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. Eric Beckett, Illini FS, talks Tar Spot and factors to take into consideration when making decisions for this upcoming growing season and we hear about benefits of Biodiesel from ISA Director Elliot Uphoff. Steve Bridge has an update on bills being introduced in the early stages of the General Assembly session. Early morning markets and weather.

California Freshman Congressman John Duarte comes to Congress with a personal perspective on the Biden EPA and Army Corps’ enforcement of the ‘Waters of the US’ rule. Matt Kaye spoke with Duarte about his personal experience. Ivan Dozier prepares for this last day as State Conservationist NRCS. Ivan talks about staffing changes to come and his love of Illinois. Ethanol talk with Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association, and Jon Rosenstiel Vice Chair of the IL Corn Marketing Board. Early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington as The top Ag trade officials from USDA and USTR are dismissing as insufficient Mexico’s concessions on its planned 2024 GMO corn import ban. Jim Taylor talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller as she will continue to serve on the House Ag Committee Luke and Jason Sandschafer, Niemerg’s Steak House, on food costs. Justin McMenamy, Precision Planting highlights products and innovation.

A report from Washington DC as Farm Bill predictions are being made. IDOA Director Costello talks about the success of IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Saving program. Paige Van Dyke, the newly crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen talks about her farm and livestock background in Clay County. Eric Schmidt, EJS Weather, previews this weeks weather. We get a preview of the Gordyville Farm Show and a recap of the Creighton Rural Mainstreet Index. Plus early morning markets & weather.

Matt Kaye reports on a lawsuit filed by AFBF and other farm and industry groups against the Biden EPA’s final ‘Waters of the US’ rule. Jim Taylor reports from the Association of Illinois Ag Fair Convention with the President of the IAAF Board Jill Hardesty, and the announcement of the 2023 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen-Paige Van Dyke. From the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference: Krista Swanson, NCGA Economist on corn markets; Paul Stoddard, IL ACES, minimizing risk and maximizing profits; and Ron Hanson, succession planning.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington as major farm groups file a WOTUS lawsuit against the EPA. Rich Guebert, President Illinois Farm Bureau, talks member strategy and the countdown to spring. Raghela Scavuzzo, Associate Director of Food Systems, talks about the success of the EVERYTHING LOCAL, Food, Farmers Market, and Illinois Specialty Growers Conference. Profit Watch Energy withDan Pannier, GMK, on propane supplies through fall grain drying and early winter and Jeff O'Connor Illinois Soybean Association talks benefits of Biodisel. Steve Bridge previews the Illinois Association of County Fairs annual convention this weekend. Early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye reports on a California Congressman just assigned to the House Ag and Natural Resources committee who had a legal run-in with the EPA and Department of Justice over alleged ‘Waters of the US’ violations. Lana Shovli, Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers, previews Illinois Pork Expo February 7. Scott Jensen with COUNTRY Financial talks Life Insurance. If everything costs more, do we need more life insurance? Early morning markets and weather.

Matt Kaye Reports from Washington as Ag Secretary Vilsack predicts great things from the new trade team in place which spell good news for U.S. farmers. Deb Hufendick of LaSalle County talks about her family farm and their butcher shop in Plainfield as that retail facility was recently awarded a USDA grant to expand their market. 2022 weather in review, thanks to Trent Ford’s blog Megan Waeltz, Marissa IL, and Thad Bergschneider, winners of the 2023 GMK essay contest for FFA members. Megan is the overall winner and Thad is a runner-up.

Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the success of the IL Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program. The sign-up officially ended Jan 15. Illinois Soybean Association farmer director Brady Holst from Hancock County talks about the Better Bean Series meetings this month. Logan Karcher, Hamilton County farmer,is President of the Southern Illinois Cattle Association talks about their group and an upcoming meeting in Marion. John Newton, chief economist Senate Ag Committee, from the AFBF Convention.

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on food inflation in the United States. Rita talks with Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist about cattle care, the BQA workshop and Cattlemen Connect meeting this Thursday Jan 19 in Baylis. Later, DeLoss talks markets with Brian Burke, John Stewart & Associates and Mark Hobrock, The Andersons. Jim has the weather.