RFD Today May 8, 2025

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides a May update. Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association talks May Beef Month.Coverage of Bacon Day at the Illinois State Capitol with the Illinois Pork Producers Association's Jennifer Tirey.  

We visit with Chris Schwarz from the Illinois High School Association about the state bass fishing finals moving to Lake Shelbyville.A Pioneer agronomy segment from western Illinois with Brad Mason.Checking in with Mary-Thomas Hart, chief counsel for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting "Washington Watch". 

We meet the new President and CEO of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Amanda Martin. Talking county fairs with Jack Ratcliffe from the Boone County Fair.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick says to expect a dry stretch of weather over the next 7-to-10 days.  

Matt and Heather Gritton discuss their Gray Matters Collective Ag Chapter in Henry County.  Brent Corners provides a CropWatcher report from Jefferson County.  An Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

A power packed Illinois Farm Bureau show with Kevin Semlow, Bill Bodine, Taylor Hartke, Lori Jackson, and Ashley Beutke. 

Celebrating 100 years of RFD Radio Network affiliate WJBC in Bloomington with Scott Miller.State Master Gardener Coordinator Candice Anderson highlights regional celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program. Learning about Pivot Energy from Illinois territory manager Nate Mendez.  

Lynn Weis with the Farm Family Resource Initiative discusses next month's Rural Mental Health Summit at the Agricenter in Bloomington. Crystal Williams provides a Pioneer agronomy segment from northern Illinois. The Illinois What Association promotes the Southern Illinois Wheat Tour.  

Jenna Spychal talks Jonamac Orchard and Illinois Specialty Growers Association.  Reaction to the Illinois Wheat Checkoff referendum being approved.  Paul Otto at Freese-Notis Weather discusses dry weather potential in May.  

Jennifer Smith discusses IAA Foundation scholarship awards.Jimmy Ayers provides a CropWatcher report from Sangamon County. State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark details a "100 Days Out" event.  Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.