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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 1,516 episodes available.
November 21, 2023RFD Today November 21, 2023Tuesday's show features an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Katie Wilson provides a Manager-to-Manager segment featuring Livingston County Farm Bureau Manager Chris Bunting. Illinois FFA's Mindy Bunselmeyer celebrates success during the National FFA Convention. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks December weather....more54minPlay
November 20, 2023RFD Today November 20, 2023Madison County Farm Bureau Manager Paige Langenhorst discusses a rural-urban partnership with the City of Alton. Alton Mayor David Goins also joins the conversation.Jonathan Coppess, Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign talks Farm Bill. Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more53minPlay
November 17, 2023RFD Today November 17, 2023We highlight a great project with the Lake County Farm Bureau involving a 14-foot tall and 23-foot long cow sculpture. The naming of the sculpture took place earlier this week as manager Greg Koeppen shares the story.We chat about small school 8-man high school football with John Lalor of Alden-Hebron High School and president of the Illinois 8-Man Football Association.The show wraps up with Pigskin Pickins'. ...more54minPlay
November 16, 2023RFD Today November 16, 2023We talk the cost of a Thanksgiving meal with American Farm Bureau Federation senior economist Veronica Nigh. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Captain John Williamson previews the first firearm deer hunting weekend....more54minPlay
November 15, 2023RFD Today November 15, 2023We highlight National Rural Health Day, which is November 16, as we chat with Ted Rogalaski, representing the Illinois Health and Hospital Association and Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network.We learn about the Illinois Pork Producers Association's "Pork, the One You Love" campaign. Jesse Kohlbecker, VP Claims and Client Services at COUNTRY Financial talks 2023 claims numbers....more53minPlay
November 14, 2023RFD Today November 14, 2023Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator Vanessa Wright highlights the IFB Annual Meeting and Young Leader Conference. We hear from Ally Burrow, who staffing the Illinois State University booth at the National FFA Convention earlier this month.We learn about the IFB Think LINK program with Jenna Preston, Mercer County; Grace Clark, DeWitt County; and Alexis Shreves, Pulaski-Alexander & Massac County.Meteorologist Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather details this weekend's deer hunting season weather forecast....more54minPlay
November 13, 2023RFD Today November 13, 2023We talk truck parking and speed limiters with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association. We celebrate Illinois FFA success with Davis Howell from the Clinton FFA Chapter. We talk local foods with Raghela Scavuzzo, who serves as Assoicate Director of Food Systems Development for Illinois Farm Bureau.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more5minPlay
November 10, 2023RFD Today November 10, 2023Friday's show features updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and IFB Director of Business and Regulary Affairs Bill Bodine. We talk spotted lanternfly with Scott Schirmer from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.Show finishes with Pigskin Pickins'....more54minPlay
November 09, 2023RFD Today November 9, 2023Leading up to Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting, IFB vice president Brian Duncan talks resolutions process. We hear from Miss American Angus, Lauren Wolter. We highlight Ag in the Classroom efforts in Hancock and Williamson counties....more54minPlay
November 08, 2023RFD Today November 8, 2023Leading up to Veterans Day State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses his office's Operation Purple Heart Program.We hear from National Proficiency winner in Agricultural Sales- Entrepreneurship Kendra Downing from the Cambridge FFA. We learn about the AgrAbility program and also get an Illinois Ag in the Classroom update....more54minPlay
FAQs about RFD Today:How many episodes does RFD Today have?The podcast currently has 1,516 episodes available.