RFD Today October 21, 2026

State and federal updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" segment.Scot Loyd with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Oral History Project highlights several Civic Engagement and Voting Rights conversations.  IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Johnston City head football coach Marshall Mummert along with Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, Rita & DeLoss.  

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello provides reaction to a number of ag related topics in his monthly visit.Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo details several conferences she's attending this month.  Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights Cyber Security Awareness Month.  

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson talks a myriad of agriculture issues.USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega provides an update on several USDA Rural Development programs impacting Illinois.  Caleb Seboldt from the Valmeyer FFA details his journey to receiving the American FFA Degree.  

University of Illinois Extension Community Economic Development Educator John Shadowens discusses the challenges of independent grocers around the state. USDA Under Secretary of Marketing & Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins talks National Firewood Month.DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick provides November and winter weather outlooks.    

Don Schaefer, President and CEO of Mid-West Truckers Association details the importance of determining "running cost per mile" for truck owners.  Previewing the National FFA Convention with Owen Kocher from the Olney FFA Chapter, a national finalist in Employment Skills.Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

Dale Himstedt & Jamie Sample detail an effort called "Grain for the Cure" in Christian County.  Learning about Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions from Kyle King, Head of Digital Farming for BASF.IHSA Friday Friday Friday features Shawn Skinner, head football coach at St. Joseph Ogden High School plus Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss & Rita.  

Monthly visit with Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. Morgan Cauble, Midwest Watershed Specialist for American Farmland Trust provides program updates.Meeting Wayne and White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson.Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition for Illinois Association FFA details Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month.  

Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses a myriad of traffic safety issues. Matt Raben, Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board highlights the significance of the proposed expansion at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at SIUE. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel provides more insight on the federal and state executive orders involving dyed diesel fuel.  

Previewing Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention later this month Sean Welch, Associate Director of Student Recognition at Illinois Association FFA."Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment includes details of the 2027 Young Leader Conference with Parry Harlow, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Program Coordinator.  Ryan Murphy, Vice President of Marketing & Communication for Prairie Farms Dairy promotes holiday season products.  Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather talks October weather conditions.  

Highlighting the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Macie Willis from Greenview High School in Menard County.  Nora Beeler from the St. Isidore FFA Chapter discusses her preparation for Creed Speaking at the National FFA Convention. Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.