RFD Illinois March 04, 2026

RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the ethanol industry now has another argument for Congress to quickly approve year-round E15 sales--the Iran Middle East conflict.Kris Reynolds, American Farmland Trust, talks about the Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Grant Program and the upcoming field day in Montgomery County on March 21.Shane Flowers, President of the American Association of Meat Processors, discusses the challenges related to labor in the meat industry.Dr. Michael Langemeier, Purdue University, discusses the results of this month's Center for Commercial Agriculture economy barometer.Curt Blades, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, outlines an optimistic outlook for the industry in 2026.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.