
RFD Illinois January 16, 2026
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello outlines his agenda for 2026, with farmer profitability and commodity prices top of mind.Justin Daugherty, Sales Manager for Crop Nutirents at Growmark, talks about impact from supply chain issues.Kris Ehler, Champaign County farmer, says it would take a lot to get to equilibrium as farmers eye drought maps.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.
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