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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.
May 27, 2024RFD Today May 27, 2024We highlight the county fair season with Mark Walker with the Greene County Fair.Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora with BASF talks soybean pests. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides an update. Joe Camp of Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more53minPlay
May 24, 2024RFD Today May 24, 2024Friday's show features our "Seven with Kevin" segment highlighting the work of Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. We get an update from acting State Director for USDA Rural Developmeny Molly Hammond.Illinois Farm Bureau Assoicate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate details a couple of important local government resources....more54minPlay
May 23, 2024RFD Today May 23, 2024State Rep. Sharon Chung discusses the Family Farm Preservation Act. Darin Copeland discusses Prairie Farms Dairy products.Helen VanBeck from American Farmland Trust promotes the Soil Health Leadership program.Lindsay Mitchell, Director of Communications and Marketing with IL Corn will talk about a race they are sponsoring on June 22 to showcase a new shoe made of corn. There’s a consumer engagement element also – the race is the “Run your Soxs Off” 5K at the White Sox stadium in Chicago....more54minPlay
May 22, 2024RFD Today May 22, 2024Guests include Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation. We also chat with COUNTRY Financial’s Vice President of Claims and Client Services Jesse Kohlbecker.We get a Pioneer agronomy segment from Matt Montgomery....more39minPlay
May 21, 2024RFD Today May 21, 2024Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next month’s Illinois FFA State Convention.Ryan Arch from the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association highlights a Heyworth bio-reactor project. Jim Donnelly, technical agronomist for DEKALB/Asgrow discusses tar spot. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick provides a summer outlook....more32minPlay
May 20, 2024RFD Today May 20, 2024State Senator Dave Koehler discusses the Family Farm Preservation Act. We get a CropWatcher report from Joel Barickman in Livingston County. Zack Hinthorn, senior agribusiness underwriter with COUNTRY Financial talks grain bin safety.Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more54minPlay
May 17, 2024RFD Today May 17, 2024Friday’s show features “Seven with Kevin”, our weekly segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. We get an update on the Family Farm Preservation Act from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis. We talk storm response and Mylar balloon issues with Ameren Illinois. We learn about a farm safety event in Fulton County. ...more54minPlay
May 17, 2024RFD Today May 16, 2024We talk trade and Farm Bill with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood. Karen Stallman gives us an update on the Farm Family Resource Initiative. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel checks in with his monthly chat....more41minPlay
May 15, 2024RFD Today May 15, 2024We talk Family Farm Preservation Act with State Rep. Harry Benton of Plainfield. We get the latest on all things local foods from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer Agronomy Segment. ...more54minPlay
May 14, 2024RFD Today May 14, 2024We chat with IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Justin Huff.Illinois Farm Bureau's Ashley Beutke promotes a discounted member package for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR race in Madison, IllinoisJennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association highlights Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks active weather pattern....more54minPlay
FAQs about RFD Today:How many episodes does RFD Today have?The podcast currently has 1,512 episodes available.