RFD Today July 4, 2025

Illinois State Fair manager Rebecca Clark previews the 2025 Illinois State Fair.An update from KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto details a cooler weather pattern.  

John Schoen from the Madison County Youth Livestock Auction where over $300,000 was generated for exhibitors.  Daniel Herriott provides a CropWatcher report from Champaign County.North Carolina no-tiller Russell Hedrick speaks at a Clinton County Farm Bureau nutrient stewardship field day. Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Governmental Affairs  and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights her "Weekly Transparency Report."Talking Illinois round barns with author and photographer John Hanou.  

An extended conversation with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan. FarmWeekNow CropWatcher AJ Tackett details heavy rains in Fayette County.Illinois Farm Bureau Economic Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses IFB "State of the Farm Economy" quarterly reports.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Engagement Manager Gracie Pierson highlights the Illinois Farm Families Farmer Ambassadors program. Blake Twenhafel from the Wesclin FFA chapter discusses his lawn care business, which has earned him American Star finalist in agribusiness honors.  An update from American Farmland Trust.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg previews Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.  State Treasurer Michael Frerichs with a monthly update. Illinois State Climatlogist Trent Ford discusses this week's heat wave and heavy rains from last weekend.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Kevin Raber provides a CropWatcher report from Wabash County.  Karly Combest with Ameren Illinois discusses electric safety tips. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week. 

Illinois Farm Bureau Director National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse highlights a "tool shed" conversation in Champaign County. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza with her monthly conversation. Illinois Department of Natural Resources large carnivore program manager Charis Jacques discusses black bear sightings in Illinois.  

Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specilaty Growers Association talks apple growing season. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo promotes volunteer opportunities at the Illinois Specialty Growers Association tent during the Illinois State Fair.Ron Estes with Valent talks growing conditions throughout Illinois.