RFD Today October 21, 2026
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks a myriad of agriculture issues. USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega provid...
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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 1,120 episodesRFD Today October 20, 2026
University of Illinois Extension Community Economic Development Educator John Shadowens discusses the challenges of independent grocers arou...
RFD Today October 19, 2026
Don Schaefer, President and CEO of Mid-West Truckers Association details the importance of determining "running cost per mile" for truck own...
RFD Today October 16, 2026
Dale Himstedt & Jamie Sample detail an effort called "Grain for the Cure" in Christian County. Learning about Xarvio Digital Farming Solutio...
RFD Today October 15, 2026
Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. Morgan Cauble, Midwest Watershed Specialist for American Farmland Trust provides...
RFD Today October 14, 2026
Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses a myriad of traffic safety issues. Matt Raben, Chairman of the Illino...
RFD Today October 13, 2026
Previewing Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition at Illin...
RFD Today October 12, 2026
Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Macie Willis from Greenview High School in Menard C...
RFD Today October 09, 2026
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow discusse executive orders issued this week by P...
RFD Today October 08, 2026
Matthew Deihl from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum highlights the "Picturing Lincoln" project. Monthly visit with Lisa E...
RFD Today October 07, 2026
Discussing state and federal legislative priorities with Illinois Soybean Association Director of Government Affairs and Strategy KJ Johnson...
RFD Today October 06, 2026
An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027 with Jenna Wicks, IALF Director of Strategic Programs & Education and fello...
RFD Today October 05, 2026
Jennifer Russell, Executive Director and Jenny Buttaccio, Communications Director with the Illinois Lyme Association discuss tick population...
RFD Today October 02, 2026
Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT) president Maggie McCalla from Staunton discusses ag education line item. Con...
RFD Today October 01, 2026
Talking fall agritourism season with Jenna Spychal from Jonamac Orchard and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association. Highlightin...
RFD Today September 30, 2026
Highlighting October Pork Month with Jackie Burgener, Director of Community Relations and Content Development for the Illinois Pork Producer...
RFD Today September 29, 2026
Introducing the new Executive Director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council Corey Lacey. Mike Wilson with Wabash Valley S...
RFD Today September 28, 2026
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra discusses immunization guidance heading into flu season. Shawn Schukar, Presi...
RFD Today September 25, 2026
Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow provides state and federal updates in his "Seve...
RFD Today September 24, 2026
USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega details several projects and programs. Learning about the latest in grain monitoring and...