RFD Today November 03, 2026

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities in his "Seven with Kevin" segment. Fall leaf management with University of Illinois horticulture educator Ken Johnson. IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond head football coach Ryan Jefferson plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita and DeLoss.  

Talking Family Farm Preservation Act with State Rep. Sharon Chung and McLean County Farm Bureau President Darren Davis and VP Reid Thompson.  Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois Ag Policy Professor discusses his research work with the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council. 

Discussing the Family Farm Preservation Act with State Senator Doris Turner and Sangamon County Farm Bureau President Mike Borgic.  Update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation with IALF Director of Strategic Programs & Education Jenna Wicks and Class of 2027 fellow Katie Arndt.  

Celebrating the Illinois in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Sandy Jansen from Breese Elementary School and Runner-Up Debbie Ford from Stark County Elementary School.  "Tomorrow's Leader Today" segment features Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Chair Garrett Williams.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the weather outlook for the first weekend of firearm deer hunting in Illinois, Nov. 20-22.  

Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for November, Carter Joiner from Carlinville High School in Macoupin County.Celebrating the Illinois Ag in the Classroom Administrator of the Year, Kali Livengood from Erie Elementary School in Whiteside County.  Previewing a new market week with Joe Camp at CommStock Investments. 

Lisa Ellis, Executive Director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance highlights Illinois wine options for the upcoming holiday season. Monthly update from Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems.IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Oakwood High School head football coach Cameron Lee plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita & DeLoss.  

Reaction to Tuesday's election from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow.Highlighting the Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher and Administrator of the Year with Illinois Ag in the Classroom Education Director Kevin Daugherty.Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine details the resolutions process leading up to the IFB Annual Meeting next month.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Local Government Ryan Tate highlights the IFB Rural Development Grant Program and other topics.Harvest report from Henry County farmer Rock Katschnig.  Learning about Soil Right Consulting from Randy Darr.  

Breaking down the Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet with winner Sidney Stiers, runner-up Haley Bode, and final four contestants Alex Paul and Rylee Skillman.  Kim Bond, Manager in Energy Assistance for Ameren Illinois details the utility's energy assistance programs.DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick talks soil temperatures.

University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Bruce Black highlights a number of pumpkin smash events taking place around the state on November 7.  Illinois State University Athletic Director Dr. Jeri Beggs and head football coach Brock Spack highlight a jersey patch partnership with Illinois Farm Bureau Family of Companies.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.