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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...
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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 interview industry decision-makers throughout the state, providing reaction to and analysis of the challenges and opportunities affecting your farm. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast.
If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact Jolene Neuhauser RFD Radio Content and Promotion Coordinator at jneuhauser@ilfb.org.
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If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact Jolene Neuhauser RFD Radio Content and Promotion Coordinator at jneuhauser@ilfb.org.
18 SEP 2024 · We hear from Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan. Â
We talk Farm Bill with John Newton, former Senate Ag Committe, former U of I FarmDoc team, and former American Farm Bureau Federation. Â
We highlight Teach Ag Day with Megan Coy, District 4 Program Advisor for FCAE.
Celebrating the the county fair scene with Brad Temple at the Sandwich Fair. Â
17 SEP 2024 · We talk Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Glen Yang, a physician in urology at Carle Health.
Third year vet student Justin Huff promotes next month's open house at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Â
DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick details warm and dry conditions this week. Â
16 SEP 2024 · Monthly check-in with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association.Â
We meet our Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for Septemebr, Avery Watson from Unity High School in Tolono. Â
Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. Â
13 SEP 2024 · It's "Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.
We celebrate the county fair season visitinfg with Miss Ogle County Fair Queen Blakelynn Swanson.
Julie Hewitt with the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council discusses 2025 research funding projects.Â
DeLoss, Rita, and Jim wrap up the week with Pigskin Pickins'.Â
12 SEP 2024 · Regular check in with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.Â
We talk metrics and reach with Illinois Farm Families in a visit with Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson.
U of I Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses the benefits of cover crops for your garden.Â
11 SEP 2024 · State Senator Neil Anderson is launching a survey aimed at identifying the scope of crop damage caused by wildlife.Â
German Bollero, Dean of the College of ACES at the University of Illinois discusses a new academic year.
Monthly update from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Â
10 SEP 2024 · Megan Dwyer, IL Corn, Director of Conservation & Nutrient Stewardship & Amelia Cheek, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Environmental Policy were part of a group who traveled to New Orleans last month, exploring the actual status of the hypoxic zone and impact on local aquaculture/harvest.
We learn about a county fair taking place right next to a big high school football game in Calhoun County with Calhoun County High School football coach Aaron Elmore.Â
Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto discusses remnants of Tropical Storm Francine impacting southern Illinois.Â
9 SEP 2024 · Join Jim & the rest of the RFD team for today's episode of RFD Today. In addition to a check of the markets and what we might expect this week in Chicago, a report from the field with Farm Week CropWatcher Mary Streitmatter of Marshall County. We also hear from USDA Rural Development State Director Pam Monetti and learn about a new middle school ag program at Hinckley-Big Rock.  Â
6 SEP 2024 · Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides his "Seven with Kevin" segment.Â
We discuss net metering with Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine. Â
Coverage from the Sandwich Fair, including conversations with Livestock Superintendent Ken Tyrell and Illinois Farm Bureau Board Member Mark Tuttle from DeKalb County.
Pigskin Pickins with DeLoss, Rita, and Jim. Â
5 SEP 2024 · Midwest Food Bank CEO Eric Hodel discusses the group's mission.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty set for a new school year. Â
An update from the Illinois Beef Association.
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...
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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 interview industry decision-makers throughout the state, providing reaction to and analysis of the challenges and opportunities affecting your farm. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast.
If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact Jolene Neuhauser RFD Radio Content and Promotion Coordinator at jneuhauser@ilfb.org.
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If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact Jolene Neuhauser RFD Radio Content and Promotion Coordinator at jneuhauser@ilfb.org.
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