RFD Today May 6, 2024

Friday’s show features “Seven with Kevin”, our weekly segment with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. We get an update on the Family Farm Preservation Act from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of State Legislation Chris Davis. We talk storm response and Mylar balloon issues with Ameren Illinois.  We learn about a farm safety event in Fulton County.

We talk trade and Farm Bill with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood. Karen Stallman gives us an update on the Farm Family Resource Initiative.  Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel checks in with his monthly chat.  

We talk Family Farm Preservation Act with State Rep. Harry Benton of Plainfield. We get the latest on all things local foods from Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo.Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Raelynn Parmely highlights Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer Agronomy Segment.  

We chat with IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Justin Huff.Illinois Farm Bureau's Ashley Beutke promotes a discounted member package for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR race in Madison, IllinoisJennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association highlights Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks active weather pattern.  

We talk Family Farm Preservation Act with State Senator Doris Turner. We get a CropWatcher report from Paul Munie in St. Clair County.We get an update from Don Schaefer with the Mid-West Truckers Association. Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Friday's show features Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and his "Seven with Kevin" segment. We chat with Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones.We highlight Macomb's connection to the popular boardgame Monopoly as we talk with the Executive Director of Visit Unforgettable Forgtonnia Jock Hedblade and Macomb Mayor Michal Inman. 

We visit with State Rep. Norine Hammond about her support of the Family Farm Preservation Act. We get an update from Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting.We highlight the University of Illinois Extension’s Invasive Species Symposium. Emily Huber provides a Pioneer Agronomy segment. 

Kara Norton, DuPage County Farm Bureau manager discusses their "Grow your own food" program. We hear from $7,500 Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership scholarship recipient David Mock.DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks May active weather. 

State Rep. Jason Bunting discusses his support of the Family Farm Preservation Act. Ken Taake provides a CropWatcher report from Pulaski County. Cheryl Walsh with the Illinois Producers Association recaps Bacon Day at the Illinois State Capitol building.  Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.