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RFD Illinois
Your daily rundown of the issues affecting Illinois farmers. RFD Radio hosts Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor are your boots on the ground, keeping you up to date on the news stories, market trends and weather outlooks that could affect your farm. This is the daily early morning broadcast repurposed as a podcast.If you have questions or suggestions for content, please contact radio@ilfb.org.
Episodes
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 31, 2023
The GOP-White House debt limit deal if enacted will have a direct bearing on how much farm bill writers get and how they shape farm policy to meet the growing…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 30, 2023
Debt Ceiling updates from the weekend from Washington and RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the debate over Farm Bill funding, Mark Gebhards…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 29, 2023
As the U.S. red meat industry faces several challenges, exports provided a bright spot as U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) members gathered in Minneapolis…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 26, 2023
The US Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, has redefined Waters of the US under the Clean Water Act, effectively killing a key pillar of the Biden WOTUS rule…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 25, 2023
Ag lawmakers are pushing legislation to help farmers vying for oversubscribed EQIP conservation contracts. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports, &…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 24, 2023
Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities at Illinois Farm Bureau talks General Assembly wrapping up spring session, ag bills to watch and…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 23, 2023
NASS numbers plus Adams County Crop Watcher Brent Clair on “flash drought”.Wayne Sirles, co-owner/operator of Rendleman Orchards near Alto Pass (Union Co)…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 22, 2023
Animal disease preparedness is a ‘must’ for the next farm bill according to livestock industry leaders at a recent farm bill hearing. RFD Washington…
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RFD Illinois May 19, 2023
RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports from the Nation's Capital. Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert on legislative issues at the state and national…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 18, 2023
RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on livestock leaders sharing their concerns before a House Ag Committee meeting. Travis Mateer, U of I Extension Beef…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 17, 2023
Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan on the impact of California’s Prop 12 for Illinois Pig Farmers. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 16, 2023
Matt Kaye reports Ag trade concerns amid continuing uncertainty over input costs, weather, supply chains and the timing of a new farm bill. Pioneer Agronomist…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 15, 2023
Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards updates us on legislative and regulatory issues. A recap of Friday's WASDE report with commentary from Darren Wax, Premier…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 12, 2023
AFBF Reaction to the Supreme Court decision to uphold Prop 12. RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on a House Farm Bill hearing covering free trade deals…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 11, 2023
FarmWeek’s Dan Grant visits with Lee CFB President Adam Henkel and RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on coverage from the Senate Confirmation hearing for…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 10, 2023
RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing. Comstock Investments Joe Camp explains why there is added significance to Friday’s…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 9, 2023
Matt Kaye reports on President Biden and Congressional leaders meeting today at the White House in hopes of averting US debt default that could crush producers…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 8, 2023
Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau shares an update on legislative and regularory issues. Market commentary from…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 5, 2023
Crop Insurers, lenders, and Farm Credit officials told Ag senators crop insurance is the most important farm bill safety net but needs to be improved. RFD…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 4, 2023
Illinois Pork Producers were at the State Capitol yesterday to celebrate the first Illinois Bacon Day and bring attention to the low pig prices at the farm…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 3, 2023
RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the need for increased farm bill spending to meet soaring input and interest costs, inflation, foreign competition, and…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 2, 2023
Matt Kaye reports on the FSA staff shortage discussion before the House Ag Committee. May is Beef Month & Dave Lidy Beef & Dairy Specialist with Total…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois May 1, 2023
Mark Gebhards. Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. Brad Rippey…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 28, 2023
A report from Washington DC as EPA’s summertime E15 waiver deadline is Monday. Steve Bridge reports on the state budget discussions amidst Illinois’ improving…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 27, 2023
A Farm Bill report from Washington DC and Rita Frazer introduces us to two young farmers working this spring in Illinois and planning for the future. Arlan…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 26, 2023
A report from Washington DC. Jim Taylor talks with Randy Graham, Curtis Orchard, on the recent cold temperatures and mitigations efforts to protect their…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 25, 203
A report from Washington DC as EPA Chief Michael Reagan testified before the House Ag Committee on the Administration’s Biofuels Policies. National Weather…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 24, 2023
The U.S. says Russia continues to undermine the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a global food lifeline also key for world fertilizer supplies, RFD Washington…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 21, 2023
RFD correspondent Matt Kaye report on the differences on SNAP funding that was on display during a Senate Ag Committee hearing. Illinois Farm Bureau President…
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RFD Illinois April 20, 2023
A report from Washington on EPA Administrator's testimony before the House Ag Committee. Illinois Soybean Association's Andrew Larson covers ISA's priorities…
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RFD Illinois April 19, 2023
News from Washington as efforts to veto President Biden’s veto of a resolution disapproving his EPA’s the Waters of the US rule, will likely fail, according to…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 18, 2023
Reports from the fields, in McLean County with Harry Cooney and in Jersey County Farm Week CropWatcher, Jeff Guilander. Weather and planting progress numbers…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 17, 2023
Mark Gebhards, Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities, Illinois Farm Bureau, on state & national legislation and regulatory issues. Rapid change in the…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 14, 2023
News from the Nation's capital on another court win for producers this week on WOTUS, while farmers and ethanol producers anxiously await an EPA decision on…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 13, 2023
RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye shares news from the nation's capital. Rita Frazer visits with Woodford County farmer and Presdent of the Illinois Pork Producers…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 12, 2023
Report on summertime sales of E15 and a field and wheat report from Madison County. WASDE reaction from Matt Bennett, Ag Market.net and Ryan Reeverts in Ogle…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 11, 2023
News from Washington DC and the Illinois Wheat Association President, Mark Krauz talks southern Illinois wheat conditions and promotes this year's yield…
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RFD Illinois April 10, 2023
Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau provides an update on legislative and regulatory issues. Maria Boerngen…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 7, 2023
Good Friday show features latest devlopment on the WOTUS issue in Washington plus updates on Farm Bill and USDA appropriations. We also hear about Tillamook…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 6, 2023
John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chair, reports on storm damage and clean up efforts from Tuesday night’s storm. State Climatologist Trent Ford on the severe…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 5, 2023
A report from Washington on staffing and technology concerns at USDA offices. Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on telling the story of…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois April 4, 2023
Don Meyer, Illinois Farm Bureau District 4 director on storm damage on his farm in Lee County. Eric Schmidt EJS Weather on what’s coming. Matt Kaye reports on…
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RFD Illinois April 3, 2023
Recap of Friday’s late afternoon storm system. USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Torres-Small on funds provided in the metro east area for emergency…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 31, 2023
Success story of the Allies in Agriculture Program in Cook County.and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton on grocery store infrastructure in Cairo, IL. Matt Kaye…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 30, 2023
Coverage from the Illinois Ag Legislative Day with commentary from IFB President Rich Guebert and House Ag & Conservation Committee Member Charlie Meier from…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 29, 2023
Matt Kaye reports on contention over food stamp funding during the latest House Ag farm bill hearing. Mark Gebhards Executive Director Governmental Affairs &…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 28, 2023
RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye Reports on NCBA's anti-WOTUS reaction to a Texas federal court’s decision allowing the Biden rule to take effect in 48…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 27, 2023
President Biden’s trade policies, including on agriculture, came under fire at a Senate Finance hearing. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 23, 2023
A report on the EPA's defense of the December WOTUS Rule, Steve Sterchi SYNGENTA talks about a new research farm in Malta, IL,and Jean Brokish American…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 22, 2023
Matt Kaye Report on ranking Senate members agreeing on robust funding for the Farm Bill, but disagree on the priorities of where those funds should be spent…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 21, 2023
A report on the challenges of writing a farm bill with a tough federal budget environment and declining crop prices. Illinois Director of Ag Costello talks…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 20, 2023
South American crop update. Matt Kaye report on Secretary Vilsack’s comments on potential for payment limits for producers. Salute to the 2023 Prairie Farmer…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 17, 2023
Kevin Semlow Director of State Legislation talks about testimony given in the House Revenue Committee on an Estate Tax bill. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 16, 2023
Illinois Farm Bureau's Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Commodities, Mark Gebhards, talks news from Springfield and the Illinois General Assembly and…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 15, 2023
Matt Kaye reports on the challenges of writing a new farm bill. Grant Hammer Executive Director Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 14, 2023
RFD Washington Correspondent reports on the backlash of Brazil's delay in reporting cases of Mad Cow disease. Rita Frazer visits with Jennifer Tirey, Illinois…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 13, 2023
RFD Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the US House vote to repeal, on a largely symbolic 227-198 vote, the EPA’s WOTUS rule. The Senate could follow suit as…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 10, 2023
Scott Walker, Corn Product Marketing Manager with Pioneer/Corteva, shares his family’s long history with Pioneer Seed. Illinois Pork Producers President Chad…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 9, 2023
A report from Washington on a potential WOTUS repeal. From the Commodity Classic, Rita Frazer talks with United Soybean Board Representative, Laurie Isley…
- RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois March 8, 2023
A report on the future of the Biden EPA WOTUS Rule. Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about IFB’s Leaders to Washington trip. Illinois Department of…