RFD Today May 25, 2026

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow following the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield. Highlighting May Mental Health Awareness Month with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features longtime Peoria Notre Dame coach Dan Gray, who's been named an honorary referee for this weekend's boys state track meet.  

Talking history and mission of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council with chairman Don Guinnip.  Highlighting National Beef Month with Olivia Hoots from the Illinois Beef Association.Monthly update from Angie Doucette with American Farmland Trust.  

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen visits the Henry County farm of Brian Corkill, where the two discuss conservation practices. Abigail Peterson, Director of Agronomy for the Illinois Soybean Association highlights field trials across the state this summer and promotes ISA's Summer Field Day. 

Jenna Spychal with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association highlights next month's Summer Horticulture Day at Rader Family Farms in Normal.  Tomorrow's Ag Leaders Today segment features Johnna Fulcher with the Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau.Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford looks at tornado statistics. 

Val Dolcini, head of public affairs for Syngenta, from a conversation during NAFB Washington Watch last month.  Promoting RFD Radio Network's Vintage Country Memorial Day edition featuring the late CPL Bryant J. Luxmore and his family's barn in rural New Windsor. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow with state and federal updates in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.  Logan County farmer Derek Martin talks conservation practices.IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Tim Schweizer from SportsRadio 1450 in Springfield, who began his broadcasting career in 1974.  

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi discusses IDOT's Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program.Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate highlights IFB's Code of Country Living document. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo previews next month's Summer Horticulture Day at Rader Family Farm in Normal.  

Checking in with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson.  Jay Bliler discusses his recent commencement speech at Lake Land College.Lane Kreiling recaps his experience with the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra discusses emergency preparedness.Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days scheduled for this summer. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks late May and early June weather.  

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses the Illinois certification and procurement process and how small businesses can get involved in bidding on state contracts.Lauren Schuler details her role as Chief of Staff for the Illinois Farm Bureau President's office. Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.