We learn about Illinois Harvest Permits from Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel. We talk Illinois Beef Quality Showcase with IL Beef Association. Plus a FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio CropWatcher report from Fayette County and previewing new market week with Joe Camp. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

Look out Farm Progress Show 2024, Team FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio is here and ready to tackle the day! Any Illinois farmers at the show today? Let us know and James Taylor or I will come say Hey!

.James Taylor reports from #FPS24. He shares conversations w/Max Armstrong & the Rahe Brothers, Farmers of the #FieldofDreams site. DeLoss Jahnke then talks Future of Ag Retail w/Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

What's it like to farm the original Field of Dreams from the 1989 movie? James Taylor interviewed the Rahe brothers, Adam Rahe and Andy, while at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Enjoy this conversation: bit.ly/3XkR5x1

We talk rural/ag mental health issues with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown. Plus Farm Progress Show coverage, including a chat with soybean yield record holder Alex Harrell. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio rita frazer spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow. Then a fun chat with former state FFA officer Levi Maierhofer and his HSLogos project. Plus Alexis coaching icon John Elder celebrates 50th anniversary of Illinois High School Association #IHSA football playoffs. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

Sharing a Vintage Country from the archives in honor of labor day! Ever wonder how bricks from the Mercer County old Shale City Brickyards ended up being used in the construction of Wrigley Field? Listen to this episode with James Taylor to find out: bit.ly/3z2iquB

We meet a Farm Rescue volunteer. We get an IL Corn update. Plus a FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio CropWatcher report from Champaign County and ag weather with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

Monthly chat with Kelly Estes. A Clinton County farmer shares his Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington experience. Plus an update from IFB's Tasha Bunting. rita frazer FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

Did DTN/Progressive Farmer ag meteorologist John Baranick say the "F" word? He certainly did -- frost could be seen in northern Illinois later this week. He shares more about our taste of fall with James Taylor bit.ly/3Tfxg7W

County fair season continues in Illinois. We're at the Sandwich Fair today. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

Plenty of good info to finish the week. Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow with "Seven with Kevin" and Bill Bodine discusses net metering. We check in at The Sandwich Fair and wrap up the show with Pigskin Pickins. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio rita frazer DeLoss Jahnke spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

Big showdown in TRAC tonight. Princeton at Rockridge. Coverage begins at 6:15. network1sports.com/station/wrmjnet

Tonight John Hoscheidt will call his last Mercer County game on WRMJ Radio. He started calling games for the then Aledo Green Dragons back in 1979. He's a legend and will be missed for sure. Here's a look back at a 2002 playoff game with John Hoscheidt mic'd up Mercer County HS

An update from USDA Rural Development, FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio CropWatcher report from Marshall County, previewing a new market week with Joe Camp, and highlighting a new middle school FFA program at Hinckley-Big Rock. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

We hear from IL Corn on a trip to New Orleans. We learn about the atmosphere in Calhoun County last Friday night with the county fair and big high school football game taking place at same time in the same area. Plus Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

We discuss the issue of crop damage caused by wildlife with State Senator Neil Anderson. We hear from College of ACES Dean German Bollero. Plus a monthly update from Treasurer Michael Frerichs. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio rita frazer spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

Regular check-in with IL Department of Ag Director Jerry Costello. We talk reach and metrics with Illinois Farm Families. Plus U of I Extension's Ken Johnson on cover crops for your garden. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio rita frazer spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities Kevin Semlow. 2025 Illinois NREC research funding projects. Plus Pigskin Pickins' with rita frazer and DeLoss Jahnke. FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

From lower Rock Island County to upper Rock Island County. Rockridge at Riverdale. 6:15 broadcast. Truck stop pizza Exit 10 postgame. ✌️🎙🏈 network1sports.com/station/wrmjnet