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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 1,468 episodes available.
October 22, 2024RFD Today October 22, 2024We talk ag and farm safety with farm safety specialist Amy Rademaker. We preview the National FFA Convention with the Prairie Central agriculture communications team. State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses October and fall weather stats....more53minPlay
October 21, 2024RFD Today October 21, 2024Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse details the work in front of Congress post election.Josh Sullivan provides a CropWatcher report from Christian County.Ty Steffen from the Newark FFA Chapter is a American Star Farmer finalist at this week's National FFA Convention. Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more53minPlay
October 18, 2024RFD Today October 18, 2024"Seven with Kevin" featuring election and other updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development talks fall agritourism season.We highlight the Kaskaskia College Collegiate Farm Bureau. DeLoss, Rita, and Jim finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'. ...more54minPlay
October 17, 2024RFD Today October 17, 2024Former Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider discusses his National FFA officer candidacy. We hear from Streator FFA member Andres Salcido, who is competing in Spanish Creed Speaking at the National FFA Convention next week. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides a monthly update. ...more51minPlay
October 16, 2024RFD Today October 16, 2024Illinois FFA Center Associate Director of Student Recognition Sean Welch highlights Illinois' involvement at next week's National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. We highlight Marion County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Meggan Hiestand.Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment along the Interstate 80 corridor....more53minPlay
October 15, 2024RFD Today October 15, 2024Karen Stallman highlights the Farm Family Resource Initiative and 833-FARM-SOS.Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Coordinator Jacey Yahne talks consumer trends and consumer engagement grants. Trish Steckenrider with the Greater Metropolis CVB promotes the Fort Massac Encampment this weekend at the Fort Massac State Park.John Baranick, DTN ag meteorologist details more October dry weather. ...more53minPlay
October 14, 2024RFD Today October 14, 2024We visit with COUNTRY Financial Crop Insurance Specialist Alan Davis at a “Feed a Farmer” event in Cambridge.Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalb County.We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Aidan Knobloch from Herscher High School.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more53minPlay
October 11, 2024RFD Today October 11, 2024A weekly Illinois Farm Bureau “Seven with Kevin” update from Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association talks harvest, recent dock strike, transportation, and details of a recent study that names women as the safer drivers on the road with 18-wheelers. USDA Rural Development State Director Pam Monetti shares information on DeLoss, Jim, and Rita finish the show with Pigskin Pickins’....more53minPlay
October 10, 2024RFD Today October 10, 2024Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides harvest and farm safety reminders.Illinois Deputy Director of Agriculture Kristi Jones discusses National 4-H Week and success and events going on this week at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.Illinois acting 4-H Director Kevin Carey highlights the Beyond Ready campaign. We meet Wayne-White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson....more53minPlay
October 09, 2024RFD Today October 9, 2024Matt McClelland, Vice President & CEO of Prairie Farms Dairy & Frank Doll, President of Prairie Farms Dairy chat about a new incentive program being rolled out for dairy farmers along with new construction and growth for the cooperative.We celebrate National 4-H Week with Kevin Carey, acting director for Illinois 4-H.We feature a Pioneer agronomy segment with agronomist Matt Montgomery, whose territory includes west central Illinois. ...more53minPlay
FAQs about RFD Today:How many episodes does RFD Today have?The podcast currently has 1,468 episodes available.