RFD Today September 17, 2026
University of Illinois Professor of Soil Science Andrew Margenot discusses his work with the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council....
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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 T...
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20 of 1,096 episodesRFD Today September 16, 2026
An update on the spotted lanternfly from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. Wrapping up the 2026 Illinois county fair season with...
RFD Today September 15, 2026
An update on the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation Class of 2027. Kurt Maertens with BASF discusses crop protection products durin...
RFD Today September 14, 2026
Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association. Bob Eschbach with the Ottawa Center for the Arts details historic prese...
RFD Today September 11, 2026
State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with...
RFD Today September 10, 2026
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses prevailing wage laws in Illinois. Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council detai...
RFD Today September 09, 2026
Lisa Ellis from the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance promotes the Illinois wine industry. Monthly visit with licensed profession...
RFD Today September 08, 2026
Talking propane supply and demand with Michael Newland with the Propane Education and Research Council. "Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment w...
RFD Today September 07, 2026
Learning about the process of being placed on the National Register of Historic Places from Quinn Adamowski from Landmarks Illinois and Alis...
RFD Today September 04, 2026
Talking rural development with USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega and USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen Smith....
RFD Today September 03, 2026
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow providing federal updates in his "Seven with Ke...
RFD Today September 02, 2026
Coverage from the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa including conversations with ag broadcaster Max Armstrong, FPS show manager Matt Ju...
RFD Today September 01, 2026
Jackie Wible of the IL Pork highlights the Illinois Pork Tenderloin Crawl. Macoupin County Farm Bureau member and Carlinville Chamber of Com...
RFD Today August 31, 2026
Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau IVET program with Oklahoma State University vet med student Emma Frank from Atkinson. Manager-to-Manag...
RFD Today August 28, 2026
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow provides state and federal updates in his "Seven...
RFD Today August 27, 2026
University of Illinois Extension's Farm Coach Kevin Brooks discusses his blog series on estate planning. Monthly update from American Farmla...
RFD Today August 26, 2026
Talking statewide pest surveys with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Directo...
RFD Today August 25, 2026
Chuck Spencer, GROWMARK Executive Director of Corporate and Government Relations reflects on his career as he is set to retire on September...
RFD Today August 24, 2026
Illinois State Police Public Infornation Officer Ryan Wagand discusses stop arm violations and e-bikes. Scot Loyd with the Abraham Lincoln P...
RFD Today August 21, 2026
State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with...