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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
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RFD Illinois December 13
Thomas Titus, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the one-million-pound mark for Illinois Pork Power being celebrated today in Springfield…
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RFD Illinois December 12
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the ethanol, ag and oil industries are pushing for last-minute, year-round E-15 legislation before the lame duck Congress…
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RFD Illinois December 9
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the issue of climate change in the next farm bill is already causing temperatures to rise. Steve Bridge reports from…
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RFD Illinois December 8
Matt Kaye reports from Washington on challenges ahead in writing the 2023 Farm BillFarm Week’s Dan Grant talks with James Wilson Director of Marketing Norfolk…
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RFD Illinois December 7
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the Senate Ag Committee took up the farm bill research title. Kris Reynolds Midwest Regional Director American Farmland…
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RFD Illinois December 6
Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities recaps the action taken by the Delegate Body at the IFB Annual…
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RFD Illinois December 5
Kevin Semlow, shares details on an Action Request regarding HB5844 that impacts Private Property Rights along waterways. Ryan Reeverts, Ogle County, IFB YL…
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RFD Illinois December 2
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the EPA finally released proposed RFS volumes for 23-25. Overview of Congressional action to avoid a rail strike. State…
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RFD Illinois December 1
Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs and Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau talks about the work in congress to avoid a rail strike, a senate bill on…
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RFD Illinois November 30
Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the threatened rail strike and the potential impact for the country. Doug Scheider of Scheidairy the 2022 Dairy…
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RFD Illinois November 29
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the EPA this week is expected to finally propose renewable fuel volumes for 2023. Lana Shovlin Director of Communications…
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RFD Illinois November 28
Dale Stevermer President of the National Pork Board talks about his Minnesota pig farm, commitment to the industry, and investment in research for the future…
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RFD Illinois November 25
Climate and agriculture with State Climatologist Trent Ford. Rising interest rates and operating loans with FBFM’s Brad Zwilling. New uses with Propane with…
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RFD Illinois November 24
Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau, talks about Thanksgiving with words from President Lincoln. AFBF President Zippy Duvall talks about what he's thankful for…
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RFD Illinois November 23
Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr. talks final preparations for the upcoming annual meeting. Weather with State Climatologist Trent Ford. We…
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RFD Illinois November 22
Mark Gebhards, Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities talks about the upcoming IFB Annual Meeting and the policy &…
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RFD Illinois November 21
Zippy Duvall President of the American Farm Bureau Federation talks about the issues on the table for agriculture, the 2023 farm bill and the 2023 AFBF Annual…
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RFD Illinois November 18
First weekend of Illinois Firearm Deer season with IDNR’s Dan Skinner. DTN’s John Baranick gives a cold weather preview. Stone X’s Josh Linville talks…
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RFD Illinois November 17
We learn about the cost of Thanksgiving dinner with AFBF's Veronica Nigh and Dan Bean, CMA Consulting firm, promotes his farm continuation seminar prior to the…
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RFD Illinois November 16
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as two U.S. Senators are calling on the Biden Administration to fight a move by Mexico to ban GMO corn by 2024, and Danielle…
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RFD Illinois November 15
Matt Kaye reports from Washington with USDA Ag Secretary Vilsack from the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, and Indiana farmer Rick Clark on regenerative…
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RFD Illinois November 14
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as Biosecurity against accidental or terrorist threats to the nation’s food supply got a boost at the White House last week…
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RFD Illinois November 11
Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about IFB’s work to represent farmers under a new plan from EPA to regulate PFAS…
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RFD Illinois November 10
Mark Gebhards Executive Director Gov’t Affairs & Commodities Illinois Farm Bureau shares a post-election wrap for agriculture with Rita. DeLoss covers report…
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RFD Illinois November 9
Matt Kaye reports from Washington with Senator Chuck Grassley’s thoughts on post-election action on the potential rail-strike. Jim Birge, Manager Sangamon…
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RFD Illinois November 8
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as nearly 200 ag-related groups urge congress to prevent a rail strike. Jim Martin Illinois farmer and Dist. 6 Director…
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RFD Illinois November 7
Matt Kaye reports from Washington with ag trade predictions for 2023 from former Trade Ambassador Greg Doud. Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy…
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RFD Illinois November 4
Matt Kaye reports on a potential rail strike and the impact to the agriculture industry.Senator Dick Durbin talks about his support for increased biofuel…
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RFD Illinois November 4
IFB Vice President Duncan reviews the work of the Resolutions Committee at their November 2 meeting. Matt Kaye reports from Washington with details of the meat…
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RFD Illinois November 2
Matt Kaye reports from Washington with a focus on the challenges facing U.S. farmers this season. Tasha Bunting Illinois Farm Bureau/Illinois Milk Producers…
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RFD Illinois November 1
Matt Kaye reports on Russia again endangering global food and fertilizer supplies. The ADM Wheat Mill in Mendota is offering northern Illinois farmers a market…
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RFD Illinois October 31
Jim Taylor talks with Gracie Murphy who was elected National FFA Eastern Region Vice President this weekend. He also visits with members of the Cambridge FFA…
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RFD Illinois October 28
Mark Gebhards covers legislative and regulatory issues with Rita Frazer. We get an update on energy prices from GROWMARK's Scott Wilson and Steve Bridge…
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RFD Illinois October 27
Ivan Dozier State Conservationist announces his retirement at the end of the year and Rita Frazer visits with Jason Bunting Livingston County farmer from the…
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RFD Illinois October 26
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai talks 301-trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports. Rita Frazer…
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RFD Illinois October 25
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the midterm elections are just two-weeks away & the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is focused on possible impacts…
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RFD Illinois October 24
Matt Kaye reports from Washington as political pressure is growing for EPA to boost its Renewable Fuel Standard RFS targets, when the agency issues them next…
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RFD Illinois October 21
Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards talks with Rita Frazer about AFBF Farm Bill priorities and what direction IFB will take. Profit Watch Energy w/Joe Kilgus…
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RFD Illinois October 20
Matt Kaye shares a report from Washington DC and a Mid-Illinois pork producer talks with Rita Frazer about activities on the farm and celebrates pork month…
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RFD Illinois October 19
Matt Kaye reports from Washington and Thomas Titus, President of the Illinois Pork Producers talks Prop 12 and Pork Month. FarmWeek's Dan Grant shares View…
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Matt Kaye reports from Washington as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association seeks a third option to test for WOTUS Waters of the U.S., Curt Zehr- Zehr…
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RFD Illinois October 17
Matt Kaye reports from Washington on funding challenges for the next farm bill and priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill from the AFBF. Illinois Director of Ag…
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RFD Illinois October 14
Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards covers Prop 12 argument before the Supreme Court, Transportation woes and Atrazine comments filed. Peter Vitalliano…
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RFD Illinois October 13
Matt Kaye reports from Washington on oil and gas prices heading back up and the NOPEC rider proposed after OPEC cuts oil output. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry…
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RFD Illinois October 12
Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the Supreme Court hearing arguments Tuesday in a case by the American Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers Council…
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RFD Illinois October 11
USDA/NASS Mark Schleusener talks about the upcoming Census of Agriculture and Illinois Farm Bureau's Mike Doherty talks about rising interest rates and what…
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RFD Illinois October 10
Matt Kaye reports from Washington Republican plans for conservation title of the farm bill if they win majority in the next Congress and an Affiliate Spotlight…
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RFD Illinois October 7
Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the fate of the Cattle Markets Bill during the Lame Duck session of CongressBradley Wolter President & CEO The Maschhoffs…
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RFD Illinois October 6
Rita Frazer visits with Dale Plumer, Manager of Heritage Grain in Dalton City about harvest, basis, local markets and barge freight. DeLoss then talks Atrazine…
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RFD Illinois October 5
A report on NCBA's request for a halt to WOTUS rewrites, an update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Tasha Bunting on livestock issues. We also learn about the…
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RFD Illinois October 4
We start the day with an update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards. State Climatologist Trent Ford talks dry conditions and cool temps and Kent Casson…
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RFD Illinois October 3
Matt Kaye reports from Washington that USDA nominees will have to wait until after the midterm elections for Senate confirmation votes. National 4-H Week-Dan…
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RFD Illinois September 30
Matt Kaye reports on the fear of farm economists & politicians on impacts of fed interest rate hikes. A State House Report with Steve Bridge. Coverage of Hogs…
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RFD Illinois September 29
From Washington, Matt Kaye reports on food inflation and record input costs. Rita talks with Collin Watters, Director of Exports & Logistics Illinois Corn…
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RFD Illinois September 28
Matt Kaye reports on Congressional action to prevent a Government Shut Down and make other appointments. Mason County Farmer Josh Fanter talks about his…
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RFD Illinois September 27
Matt Kaye on the Senate’s work agenda this week that could include approval of nominees for key USDA posts. More from Gordie Siebring in Ukraine. Gordie talks…
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RFD Illinois September 26
Ukraine-Russia conflict 7 months in, an update from farmer Gordie Siebring. Lawrence Kane, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, talks markets after losses…
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RFD Illinois September 23
We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities, Mark Gebhards. In our weekly Profit Watch Energy segment, we…
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RFD Illinois September 22
Matt Kaye reports on the Taiwan delegation signing a $3 billion commitments for U.S. corn and beans. Rita visits with Dr. Jeffrey Hoschek Medical Director…
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RFD Illinois September 21
Matt Kaye reports on trade news from Washington D.C. Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks harvest and farm safety during National Farm Safety and…