Protecting your swine against PRRSV may be as simple as letting them pig out on soybeans. RFD’s DeLoss Jahnke shares a few minutes of U of I associate professor Ryan Dilger's time to learn about his recent research on isoflavones.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

Each year, USDA Rural Development invests hundreds of millions of dollars into rural communities and businesses. Cash flow for farmers and a program for small scale meat processors are just a few of the new programs recently added in response to economic curves thrown due to the pandemic. USDA's Doug Wilson will talk about getting involved with these and also highlight 3 more rural opportunities on this podcast.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

Mysterious seeds are growing around the state. Some reports suggest a brushing scheme, while others think the seeds are coming from China. Scott Schirmer, IDOA State Plant Regulator, gets to the root of the issue with RFD's Jim Taylor.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

With July ending and the year blowing by, we wondered if crop claims would be up or down in 2020. So, we called our friend Brad Clow, Crop Claims Adjuster at COUNTRY Financial to find out. With recent storms, high winds, and hail around Illinois the past few weeks, what Brad has brewing in his office might surprise you. It’s financial security every farmer is looking for!

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

During this podcast, RFD's Rita Frazer checks in with Ivan Dozier, Illinois State Conservationist, Betty Haynes talks Illinois Beef, and DeLoss Jahnke brings an Agrivisor report.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

This podcast shares details on Illinois Farm Bureau's Virtual Field Day schedule. Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, says a schedule of these days is now available when you visit www.ilfb.org. Lurkins also discusses the ILFB Board of Directors meeting this week.

Rita Frazer talks with Jill Johnson, Executive Vice President at Illinois Beef Association, and Kenny Hartman from the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert visits with Rita Frazer to discuss the next round of the CARES Act and to take a look at the future of Ag in Illinois.

Wrapping up the podcast, Brian Sager talks about his upcoming Illinois Junior Livestock virtual show, and Rita talks once more with David Ellis, Scientist at Texas A & M Transportation Institute.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

Rita Frazer takes a few minutes during this podcast to visit with Colleen Callahan, Director at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Callahan has conservation information for all Illinoisans.

David Ellis, Scientist at Texas A & M Transportation Institute, explains his recent study. It addresses the transportation costs involved in getting ag products from one place to another. Ellis will look specifically at corn and soybean pricing.

And DTN Ag Meteorologist Bryce Anderson rounds out our podcast with RFD Radio Jim Taylor.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.

This podcast brings an update on the Illinois Beef Association meeting in July. IBA's Jill Johnson joins Rita Frazer to chat about social distancing rules at the meeting, election news, and policy information.

DeLoss Jahnke will also check-in with Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President of Communication at The National Milk Producers Federation.

For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at [email protected] or 309-557-3286.