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RFD Illinois August 14, 2026

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks about farmers' challenges with input prices and fertilizer from the State Fair.Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about what it means to not get a Farm Bill to the finish line before the August recess.Illinois State FSA Director Bill Graff talks important upcoming deadlines.Midwest Dairy's Kendra Anderson talks about the effort involved in bringing the butter cow to fair week.Farm Stand Manager Phil Wright, Specialty Growers, talks about his role at the fair and what it entails.Tom Moore…

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