RFD Today January 20, 2026

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow. Tracking this weekend's winter storm with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY.IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features legendary Lincoln High School basketball coach Neil Alexander, who is four wins shy of 1,000.

Previewing this month's Everything Local Conference with Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo. Coverage of the MIDWEST AG EXPO from Gordyville USA with WITY's Dave Brown.  Talking Illinois Farm Bureau local government priorities with Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate.  

Monthy conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.  Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure promotes upcoming Rules for the Road programs.  Visiting with Kristi Jones, who has been named new Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. 

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.Effingham County Farm Bureau Manager Julie Stephens.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.    

Highlighting the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show with Don Schaefer from the Mid-West Truckers Association.  Coverage of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs 115th Annual meeting, including interviews with outgoing president David Hake and incoming president Gary Mielke. Previewing a new market week with Commstock Investments Joe Camp.  

Monthly update with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine discusses data centers. The 103 year legacy of the Winchester Invitational Tournament with tournament historian Kent Coultas.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois Bill Graff discusses Farmer Bridge Assistance payments.  Ed Shimon from the National Weather Service in Lincoln promotes a Storm Anxiety Webinar scheduled for Jan. 21.Johnna Fulcher recaps her reign as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen. 

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson recaps the AFBF Convention in Anaheim. Also from Anaheim, we visit with a county farm bureau member from Tennessee, Herman Partin. Casey Bolin, District 5 Program Advisor for Faciliating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) gives an update on ag teaching vacancies.University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson talks fruit tree pruning.  

Coverage of the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, including conversations with Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Kade Hill from Livingston County and Daniel and Constance Herriott from Champaign County. Plus, highlighting DuPage County Farm Bureau's "Grow Your Own Food: A Container to Table Activity".Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says cold, snow, and ice on the way over the next 12 days.  

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson from the AFBF Convention in Anaheim.Catching up with Henry County farmer Kate Huffman following her Excellence in Ag presentation at AFBF Convention.  Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for January Kinley Stolte from Nokomis High School in Montgomery County.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.