RFD Illinois February 19, 2026

RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry says a handful of mid-sized oil refiners are awash in cash and appear to be putting profits over a deal to market E15 year-round.Katie Brown, President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about a new USDA Food Pyramid pork back to center of the plate and message to membership for the year ahead.USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about bridge payments from the Grain and Feed Association Conference in St. Louis.Ken Eriksen, Polaris Analytics and Consulting, discusses the details of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southerns' attempts to merge.Meteorlogist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.