RFD Today August 18, 2026

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment. U.S. Senate candidate Juliana Stratton on her appearance before the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors.IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Levi Maierhofer and his hslogos.com project, plus Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss and Rita.  

Coverage from the Illinois State Fair including conversations with Josh St. Peters from the Illinois Beef Association, Darren Feldkamp with Building 29 memories, and Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo provides an update from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand. 

Coverage from the Illinois State Fair, including conversations with Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips, Illinois FFA major state officers Owen Rigg and Haven Cash, and Don Guinnip from IL Corn. Monthly visit with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association.  

Coverage from the Illinois State Fair including conversations with Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Jenna Spychal with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, and Christian County Farm Bureau President Mathew Heberling. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick breaks down last week's big rain event in Illinois. 

More coverage from the Illinois State Fair including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson, U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski & Mary Miller, and former two-time Grand Champion Steer exhibitor A.J. Line. CommStock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.   

Coverage of the Illinois State Fair, including interviews with Tom Moore from the Jersey County Fair and the Illinois Association of Ag Fairs, Illinois Farm Bureau Member Benefit and Events Manager Stephanie Knittel, Kendra Anderson with Midwest Dairy, and Illinois Specialty Growers Association Farm Stand Manager Phil Wright.   

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello kicks off the Illinois State Fair.  Farmer chat with Chad and Stacy Schutz from Greene County.  

Coverage of Tuesday's DeKalb County Farm Talk, including conversations with host farmer Berkeley Boehne, who serves as DeKalb County Farm Bureau President and Harrison Alrbight, Director of Governmental Affairs and Engagement with the Cook County Farm Bureau. Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.  Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses his presence at the Illinois State Fair.   

Coverage from the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable, featuring U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy, and Illinois gubernatorial candidates Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey."Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment highlights Henry County Young Leader Makenna Walker.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at Illinois State Fair weather outlook and the rest of August.  

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health discusses his agency's presence at the Illinois State Fair.  Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom highlights children's book authors who will featured at this year's Illinois State Fair.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.