RFD Illinois April 09, 2026

Hope for a two-week Iran war ceasefire and opening of the Strait of Hormuz is bringing new hope of relief for farmers and consumers, while that relief could be gradual. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports..Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello talks about the need and push for year-round E-15.Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities, a division of Zaner Ag Hedge, joins the program from his tractor cab as he plants corn to discuss midweek markets.Barry Eakle, Platinum Group LLC, talks rainfall, planting season and market outlooks.Ed Kasper, Kasper Ag Solutions, talks about the technology for farmers to have top of mind as they return to plant the fields.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.