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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 1,512 episodes available.
June 10, 2024RFD Today June 10, 2024Monday's show includes conversations with BASF team--Bryan Perry, U.S. Head of Seeds and Traits; Caroline Currie, North American Strategic Marketing Lead for Seeds & Traits; and Michael McCarville, Trait Development Manager.We get a CropWatcher report from Brent Clair in Adams County.Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more53minPlay
June 07, 2024RFD Today June 7, 2024Friday’s show includes our “Seven with Kevin” segment featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Illinois Farm Bureau Development Specialist Breanne Beisiegel promotes the AgMazing race.We hear from Renae Leander, who grew up on a dairy farm in Michigan. June Dairy Month has added significance for her this year because she also won an IHSA state title this month as head softball coach of Ridgewood, a co-op between Alwood and Cambridge high schools in Henry County. Her parents left the dairy farm June 1 to make the long trip to Peoria to watch her coach in the state championship game....more52minPlay
June 06, 2024RFD Today June 6, 2024Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom details Summer Ag Institutes across the state. Illinois Farm Bureau Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinators Lori Jackson and Taylor Hartke highlight a busy June. We celebrate 75 years of the 4H Memorial Camp in Monticello....more53minPlay
June 05, 2024RFD Today June 5, 2024We get an update from Kelly Estes, State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator. We talk about an Illinois Conservation Foundation online voting effort to find the best state park.Josh St. Peters highlights the Illinois Beef Association annual meeting and awards ceremony....more53minPlay
June 04, 2024RFD Today June 4, 2024University of Illinois Extension's Sara Marten highlights this month's Dudley Smith Farm Field Day in Christian County. We get an update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems. U of I Extension's Meagan Diss promotes the Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details June weather. ...more54minPlay
June 03, 2024RFD Today June 3, 2024Illinois Specialty Growers Association Chairman Jenna Spychal highlights Summer Horticulture Day this week at Jonamac Orchard in Malta. David Schaal of Fayette County provides a CropWatcher report. Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week....more54minPlay
May 31, 2024RFD Today May 31, 2024Our weekly 7 With Kevin, sharing an update on state and federal issues. We then talk to the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament Champs from Wheaton. Finally, Illinois Farm Bureau's Chris Davis provides additional details on the state policy impacting agriculture....more54minPlay
May 30, 2024RFD Today May 30, 2024Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown provides a mental health update.University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks tomato planting season. Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty is joined by children's author Penny Thomas to discuss the national Ag in the Classroom Conference....more53minPlay
May 29, 2024RFD Today May 29, 2024In Wednesday's show, we hear from Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider as the State FFA Convention nears. Joshua Bolen highlights this Saturday's 13th Annual Forreston FFA Alumni Truck & Tractor Pull.We celebrate the career of Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer, who is retiring May 31. ...more54minPlay
May 28, 2024RFD Today May 28, 2024We hear from IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Eric Wisely.We get a CropWatcher report from Ron Moore in Warren County. Julie Hewitt breaks down the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council's annual report. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford reviews May weather....more53minPlay
FAQs about RFD Today:How many episodes does RFD Today have?The podcast currently has 1,512 episodes available.