RFD Today December 16, 2024

KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.  University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi discusses mental health issues involving rural youths.Highlighting a couple of our favorite conversations from 2024, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong and the farmers who plant corn at the Field of Dreams site.   

Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Gebhards reflects on his career with the organization.  Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely provides an update with the Corporate Transparency Act and the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting requirement.Highlighting one of our favorite 2024 interviews, Malachi Cliff of the Crete-Monee FFA Chapter.    

Holiday cheer, recipes, and traditions with RFD Radio's Rita Frazer and Jolene Neuhauser and Illinois Farm Bureau's DeAnne Bloomberg and Emily Hall.Plus, that soybean plastics plant reference in "It's a Wonderful Life."

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses--USMCA victory for corn to Mexico, continuing resolution approval, and need for permanent Farm Bill.Riley Robb from earlier this year staffing the Lake Land College booth at the National FFA Convention.   Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford recaps 2024 and looks at Christmas and New Year's Forecast.  

USDA Rural Development State Director Pam Monetti discusses several projects around the state. We check in with Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne. Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Mark Denzler speaks to the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow and Ryan Whitehouse discuss all the moving parts as it relates to the potential government shutdown and continuing resolution debate in Washington.  Jeff Adkisson of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois provides an update and previews their 132nd annual convention and trade show.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo previews the Everything Local Conference. Ameren Illinois' Stephanie Robinson discusses the Google Nest smart thermostat program.Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.Prairie Farms Dairy's Darin Copeland talks help with holiday meals and recipes. 

We highlight an Ag in the Classroom reindeer feed store project in Bureau County with Bureau County Farm Bureau Manager Jill Fruh. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate recaps 2024.We discuss the Illinois Farm Bureau Roots Lager project with DESTIHL Brewery Founder and CEO Matt Potts. We get a monthly update from State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  

Illinois FFA Center Assistant Executive Director John Edgar highlights various FFA conferences this school year in Illinois. Jon Rosenstiel, Illinois corn farmer, discusses his role as Vice Chair of National Corn Growers Association Biofuels Action Committee.Nancy Kreith, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator details her Gardening Wish List this holiday season.  DTN Ag Meteorologist talks prospects for Illinois' first significant snow event. 

Mid-West Truckers Association’s Don Schaefer recaps 2024 and looks to 2025 as a change in administration takes place next month. Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses IFB’s collaboration with DESTIHL in Normal to launch Roots Lager.  We celebrate the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for December, Ella Anderson from Annawan High School in Henry County. Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.