RFD Today January 26, 2026

Coverage of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches. Today, the candidates talk Farm Bill.  Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips from Effinghma County looks forward to her reign. Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford recaps last weekend's winter storm.  

Coverage this week of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois as the March 17th primary approaches.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  DeAnne Bloomberg reflects on her career as she retires as Director of Issue Management for Illinois Farm Bureau.  

"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.