RFD Illinois June 15, 2026

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins admits the farm economy is in rough shape but pushed back at last week’s Senate Ag hearing on the extent of farm bankruptcies. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers, discusses dairy advocates' trip to to D.C. for an update on the Farm Bill and the USMCA.Jim Rasor, former television meteorologist, talks hits, misses, haves and have nots when it comes to summer precipitation.Avery Plote, Illini Pullers, explains competitive tractor pulling and what it took his team to succeed in a national championship.Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the week's weather.