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 radio@ilfb.org.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDiscussing 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.
Recent episodes include "RFD Today October 29, 2026" (29 October 2026, 53 minutes), "RFD Today October 28, 2026" (28 October 2026, 53 minutes), and "RFD Today October 27, 2026" (27 October 2026, 53 minutes).
RFD Today publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 53 minutes.
Booking probability for RFD Today is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. RFD Today requires a Pod Score of 92 or higher. RFD Today's contact route on record: public web form.
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Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association discusses the fall agritourism season. Monthly update from Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown with Illinois Farm SOS. Illinois...
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State FSA Director Bill Graff and Chief Program Specialist Joan Haamann provide ARC and PLC updates. "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment features Western Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau Vice President Jeffrey...
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Monthly update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. National FFA creed speaking winner Nora Beeler from Montgomery County. Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp at CommStock Investments.
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State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment. Scot Loyd with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Oral History Project highlights...
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Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello provides reaction to a number of ag related topics in his monthly visit. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo...
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Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks a myriad of agriculture issues. USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega provides an update on several USDA Rural Development programs impacting Illinois...
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University of Illinois Extension Community Economic Development Educator John Shadowens discusses the challenges of independent grocers around the state. USDA Under Secretary of Marketing & Regulatory Programs Dudley...
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Don Schaefer, President and CEO of Mid-West Truckers Association details the importance of determining "running cost per mile" for truck owners. Previewing the National FFA Convention with Owen Kocher from the Olney FFA...
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Dale Himstedt & Jamie Sample detail an effort called "Grain for the Cure" in Christian County. Learning about Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions from Kyle King, Head of Digital Farming for BASF. IHSA Friday Friday Friday...
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Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. Morgan Cauble, Midwest Watershed Specialist for American Farmland Trust provides program updates. Meeting Wayne and White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug...
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Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses a myriad of traffic safety issues. Matt Raben, Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board highlights the significance of the proposed expansion...
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Previewing Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition at Illinois Association FFA. "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment includes details of the...
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Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Macie Willis from Greenview High School in Menard County. Nora Beeler from the St. Isidore FFA Chapter discusses her preparation...
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Discussing state and federal legislative priorities with Illinois Soybean Association Director of Government Affairs and Strategy KJ Johnson. Monthly visit with Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity...
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An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027 with Jenna Wicks, IALF Director of Strategic Programs & Education and fellow Kyle Yontz, Director of Financial Analysis at GROWMARK, Inc. DTN agriculture...
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Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT) president Maggie McCalla from Staunton discusses ag education line item. Conversation from last month's Farm Progress Show with Wen Carter from AMVAC. IHSA...
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Talking fall agritourism season with Jenna Spychal from Jonamac Orchard and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association. Highlighting RFD Radio Network affiliate WGFA in Watseka and the station's 65th...
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Highlighting October Pork Month with Jackie Burgener, Director of Community Relations and Content Development for the Illinois Pork Producers Association. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan...
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