RFD Today October 24, 2025

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Kyle Maxwell discusses Ameren Illinois' avian protection program. 50 years in the broadcast booth for Scott Allen at RFD Radio Network affiliate WSJD in Mt. Carmel.Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and Rita.  

Learning about the 19x1950 family farm in Woodford County and Farm Family Foods in Benson from Corrie Scott.  Allison Johnson highlights the Joliet Junior College Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter.  COUNTRY Financial's Jim Jacobs discusses a historical marker recognizing the 100th anniversary of COUNTRY and the Illinois Agricultural Association. 

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan discusses the impacts of the federal government shutdown. Fall agritourism updates from Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard and the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development. Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Z-series soybeans.  

Talking Clean Transportation Standard legislation filed in Springfield with Illinois Farm Bureau's Mark Raney and Noelle Neef.Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council discusses lactose free dairy foods.Weather update from DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.  

Talking archery and firearm deer hunting seasons with Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.Jason McVicker provides a Pioneer agronomy segment. Joe Camp previews a new market week.   

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Monthly visit with the State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.  Longtime IHSA football official Jason Foy discusses the enjoyment of Friday night lights. Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Rita, and Jim.  

Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel discusses low water levels on Mississippi River and harvest transportation safety reminders. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza highlights Cyber Security Awareness Month.  Talking fall agritourism with Rader Family Farms in Normal.  

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides October update.Tom Heinold with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District discusses low Mississippi River levels downriver.Pioneer field agronomist Brad Mason talks Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn.  

Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center previews the National FFA Convention later this month.  Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Deputy Director of Cemetery and Funeral Oversight Denise Bullocks discusses the Cemetery Relief Fund Grant program.  Monthly update from Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg.Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto provides weather update.   

Monthly update from Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association. Jeremiah Jones provides a Pioneer agronomy segment. Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Kelly O'Connor from Herscher High School in Kankakee County.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.