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Discussing agricultural policy issues, commodity market trends and more, RFD Today is your deep dive into the most relevant news stories of the day. In this show, hosts Rita Frazer and Jim Taylor inte... more
FAQs about RFD Today:How many episodes does RFD Today have?The podcast currently has 1,467 episodes available.
May 16, 2025RFD Today May 16, 2025Seven with Kevin featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Monthly update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. IL Corn's Megan Dwyer testifies before Senate Ag Committee. Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association brings attention to Lyme Disease Awareness Month....more54minPlay
May 15, 2025RFD Today May 15, 2025Matt Lynch gives a report on lack of planting progress in Edwards County. Monthly update from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.Manager-to-Manager segment features retiring Adams County Farm Bureau Manager Shawn Valter and his replacement Annabelle Schaffnit. Galesburg FFA Vice President Payton Crist talks growth in their membership numbers. ...more54minPlay
May 14, 2025RFD Today May 14, 2025Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg details IFB pollinator grants. U of I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks spring gardening. IFB Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides a monthly update.A Pioneer agronomy segment from Emily Huber....more54minPlay
May 13, 2025RFD Today May 13, 2025Covering U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson's visit to Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan's Ogle County farm. Jackson, of Chicago, is a member of the House Ag Committee.Galesburg FFA Alumni Chapter President Ben Yeutson details the effort to grow numbers within the Galesburg FFA Chapter. Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says after a warm-up this week temperatures will fall back below normal to finish May. ...more54minPlay
May 13, 2025RFD Today May 12, 2025Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association details a truck inspection blitz this week.Larry Hummel provides a CropWatcher report from Lee County. We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month Natalie Pratt from Amboy High School. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. ...more54minPlay
May 09, 2025RFD Today May 9, 2025"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks "Cheesecake Day" and the spirit of bipartisanship. Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership Scholarship recipient Haley Bode....more54minPlay
May 08, 2025RFD Today May 8, 2025State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides a May update. Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association talks May Beef Month.Coverage of Bacon Day at the Illinois State Capitol with the Illinois Pork Producers Association's Jennifer Tirey....more54minPlay
May 07, 2025RFD Today May 7, 2025We visit with Chris Schwarz from the Illinois High School Association about the state bass fishing finals moving to Lake Shelbyville.A Pioneer agronomy segment from western Illinois with Brad Mason.Checking in with Mary-Thomas Hart, chief counsel for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting "Washington Watch"....more54minPlay
May 06, 2025RFD Today May 6, 2025We meet the new President and CEO of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Amanda Martin. Talking county fairs with Jack Ratcliffe from the Boone County Fair. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says to expect a dry stretch of weather over the next 7-to-10 days....more39minPlay
May 05, 2025RFD Today May 5, 2025Matt and Heather Gritton discuss their Gray Matters Collective Ag Chapter in Henry County. Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County. An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more43minPlay
FAQs about RFD Today:How many episodes does RFD Today have?The podcast currently has 1,467 episodes available.