RFD Today April 13, 2026

Highlighting Seed Month in Illinois with Doug Miller from the Illinois Seed Trade Association.CropWatcher report from Jimmy Ayers in Sangamon County.Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for April, Carter Sours from Lewistown High School in Fulton County.Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Jenny Vaughn from the Illinois Conservation Foundation highlights the "Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K", a nationwide virtual event inspired by the PBS series "The Joy of Painting" featuring the late painter Bob Ross.IHSA Friday Friday Friday features retired IHSA administrator Dave Gannaway, who has been inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame for his role in creating the IHSA state tournament series in bass fishing. Also, Dave Gannaway and the Illinois High School Glory Days website.  

Monthly visit with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello. Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Education Director Kevin Daugherty talks Earth Day and spring activities. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses prevailing wage in Illinois. 

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly discusses Next Generation 911.John Paris with the Illinois Department of Transportation details the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (I-TEP) and upcoming workshops throughout the state.  

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health highlights the “30 Days of Public Health” campaign during April. Sangamon County David Wirth recaps his experience on the recent Illinois Farm Bureau Mexico Market Study Tour.  DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks active weather pattern for rest of April.  

Coverage of last Friday's Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day in Jo Daviess County. Conversations with host farmer Greg Thoren, Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg, and retired John Deere engineer Bob Recker from Waterloo, Iowa.  Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp from Commstock Investments.  

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.  Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen talks DHS funding, E-15, and the potential for additional aid for farmers.IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features a trip to the "Hoosier Gym" and a talk with Naismith Hall of Famer Jack Sikma.  

Monthly visit with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown. Regular update from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.  Macoupin County farmer Molly Rosentreter recaps her experience on the Illinois Farm Bureau Mexico Market Study Tour.  Lead forecaster Mike McClure with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities discusses severe weather threat Thursday and Friday.  

Sister and brother combo Abigail and Kenneth Wolf from Henry County discuss their experience on Food Network’s "Baking Championship: Next Gen". The siblings won $25,000 on the show.  Illinois Soybean Association Director of Market Development Todd Main previews next week's Transportation Go! Conference and recaps a recent Vietnam/Thailand trade mission.