RFD Illinois April 13, 2026

President Trump plans to visit China next month and his trade ambassador Jamieson Greer spoke recently to the Hudson Institute about what to expect from the summit. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello shares farm safety resources available during planting season through the Illinois Farm Family Resource Initiative.Jolene Neuhauser, Illinois Farm Bureau Program Coordinator working with the Illinois Wheat Association, gives an update on the annual wheat yield contest.Kevin Lighty, WCIA Meteorolgist out of Champaign, says the weather service points to circling threats throughout the week.Zack Hinthorn, Agribusinesses Underwriter for Country Financial, talks about staying safe and avoiding collisions during planting season, while making sure you're properly covered if it happens.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.