RFD Illinois May 1, 2024

Illinois FFA Center Executive Director Mindy Bunselmeyer previews next month’s Illinois FFA State Convention.Ryan Arch from the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association highlights a Heyworth bio-reactor project. Jim Donnelly, technical agronomist for DEKALB/Asgrow discusses tar spot.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick provides a summer outlook. 

State Senator Dave Koehler discusses the Family Farm Preservation Act. We get a CropWatcher report from Joel Barickman in Livingston County. Zack Hinthorn, senior agribusiness underwriter with COUNTRY Financial talks grain bin safety.Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week. 

Friday’s show features “Seven with Kevin”, our weekly segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. We get an update on the Family Farm Preservation Act from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis. We talk storm response and Mylar balloon issues with Ameren Illinois.  We learn about a farm safety event in Fulton County.

We talk trade and Farm Bill with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood. Karen Stallman gives us an update on the Farm Family Resource Initiative.  Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel checks in with his monthly chat.  

We talk Family Farm Preservation Act with State Rep. Harry Benton of Plainfield. We get the latest on all things local foods from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer Agronomy Segment.  

We chat with IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Justin Huff.Illinois Farm Bureau's Ashley Beutke promotes a discounted member package for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR race in Madison, IllinoisJennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association highlights Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks active weather pattern.  

We talk Family Farm Preservation Act with State Senator Doris Turner. We get a CropWatcher report from Paul Munie in St. Clair County.We get an update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association. Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Friday's show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and his "Seven with Kevin" segment. We chat with Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones.We highlight Macomb's connection to the popular boardgame Monopoly as we talk with the Executive Director of Visit Unforgettable Forgtonnia Jock Hedblade and Macomb Mayor Michal Inman. 

We visit with State Rep. Norine Hammond about her support of the Family Farm Preservation Act. We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.We highlight the University of Illinois Extension’s Invasive Species Symposium. Emily Huber provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment.