RFD Illinois August 04, 2026

Senate Ag Chair John Boozman holds fast to Thursday Farm Bill markup schedule, relying on uncertain Democratic support and the yet-to-return McConnell. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.A preview of the latest Taking Stalk podcast, a conversation with Edgar County farmer Tara Duzan Barrett.Joe Camp, Commstock Investments, talks about the impact of crop ratings.Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss the after effects of steady showers throughout the weekend and the unexpected movements on Monday.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.