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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 1,470 episodes available.
August 21, 2023RFD Today August 21, 2023We learn about the ag program at Illinois College in Jacksonville. Peoria and Marshall County Crop Watcher mary Streitmatter provides an update.Jom Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more54minPlay
August 18, 2023RFD Today August 18, 2023State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides an update on insect pressures this summer.The IHSA's Tracie Henry highlights the Pork and Pigskins Championship--a joint promotion with the Illinois Pork Producers Association. SIU Med School registered dietician Charlyn Fargo talks getting the most from your food dollar....more53minPlay
August 17, 2023RFD Today August 17. 2023We learn about a new FFA chapter starting at Fulton High School.Illinois FCAE cooordinator Jennifer Waters provides an update on ag teaching openings heading into the new school year. Katie Wilson provides a county farm bureau manager-to-manager segment featuring Lindsey Vogt of Jasper-Clark Farm Bureau.We celebrate a sesquicentennial farm with the Barclay family from Macomb....more54minPlay
August 16, 2023RFD Today August 16, 2023We get an update from Torey Colburn from American Farmland Trust.Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs steps in for his monthly visit and discusses his "Cream of the Crop" Illinois State Fair photo contest. We highlight the Whiteside County Fair with fair board member Brian Oostenryk.Julie Hewitt at Illinois N-REC previews the organization's role at the Farm Progress Show later this month....more54minPlay
August 15, 2023RFD Today August 15, 2023We have Illinois State Fair coverage featuring conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo, , St. Louis Dairy Council's Monica Nyman, and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski from Illinois' 13th Congressional District. We wrap up the show talking ag weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick....more54minPlay
August 14, 2023RFD Today August 14, 2023Mid-West Truckers Association's Don Schaefer provides an update, including the issue of adequate truck parking along interstates. Rita Frazer has coverage from Master Showmanship at the Illinois State Fair. We get a Crop Watcher update from Brent Corners in Jefferson County. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week....more54minPlay
August 10, 2023RFD Today August 10, 2023IDOA Director Jerry Costello previews the Illinois State Fair.We recap a DeKalb Asgrow field day in Jersey County. Steve Willard of the Kendall Grundy Young Leader Committee highlghts their "Farming for the Community" project. ...more54minPlay
August 09, 2023RFD Today August 9, 2023Illinois Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides several reminders. Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty discusses the group's presence at the Illinois State Fair. We highlight the Carroll County Fair with Julie Ebersole and Brian Witt....more54minPlay
August 08, 2023RFD Today August 8, 2023Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses an Ameren Illinois transmission line project. Illinois Wheat Association's Megan Dieken recaps some of the group's recent events. .Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights nutrient stewardship field days. Paul Otto--Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist talks wet conditions during August....more54minPlay
FAQs about RFD Today:How many episodes does RFD Today have?The podcast currently has 1,470 episodes available.