RFD Today July 9, 2025

An update from Emma Magrady and Stephanie Swieca on their quest to visit every state park in Illinois. They are called the Fresh Air Friendship.Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses taking precautions at unmarked intersections with obstructed views caused by the height of corn this time of year. Brock Key with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discusses their role with the IHSA bass fishing state finals at the Lake Shelbyville.  

Monthly check-in with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. Celebrating county fairs in Jersey and Mercer counties.  

Adam Rader and Donna Verda with Rader Family Farms of Normal discuss a corn maze recognizing COUNTRY Financial's 100th Anniversary. The segment also features COUNTRY Financial's Sarah Franzen.  Tyler Harp talks Syngenta fungicides. Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather looks at the remaining July weather outlook.  

Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello discusses celebrating service men and women as well as his time in the service as he prepares to speak again this year at the Morgan County Fair "Salute the Troops" event on July 9. Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalb County. Tom Moore talks about his role on the Jersey County Fair Board and Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Board. Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.   

Illinois Agriculture Educator of the Year Ralph Allen from Mt. Pulaski High School and retiring Rockridge High School principal and former IHSA board member Katy Hasson reflect on their careers in education.

Learning about the Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial from Shane Wagner, ranger at the Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site.  Marty Marr highlights the Morgan County Fair.  Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.  

Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood talks budget reconciliation process.  Manager-to-manager segment highlights the Madison County Farm Bureau.Learning about the Leaf Livestock Wool Company in Henry County with Anne Sammons.  

County fairs during the 4th of July with the Schuyler County and Grundy County Fairs. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick recaps June and talks July and August outlooks.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Illinois Farm Bureau Member Engagement Manager Ashley Beutke highlights the Member Exclusive NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Experience at World Wide Technology Center Raceway in Madison, Illinois on September 7. Gary Steward provides a CropWatcher report from Stark County.Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.  

Monthly visit from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.Jennifer Waters with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education recaps the 2024/2025 academic year. Conversations with the Bremmer brothers from the Illinois FFA Convention. Ben, the Illinois FFA Treasurer during the 2023/24 term and Ethan, the new Illinois FFA Reporter.