RFD Illinois March 24, 2026

RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports the Ag economy needs more help from the government, bioeconomy and consumers, all key topics at Agri-Pulse’s annual Food and Farm Policy Forum. Hayden Geisler, auctioneer at Geisler Auctioneering, discusses a successful weekend equipment estate auction and, hopefully, a sign of a turnaround in the used equipment market.Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford gives his take on a wild week and a half of weather.Macoupin County Farmer Molly Rosentreter tells RFD Radio Network's Jim Taylor about her experience on the Mexico Market Study Tour.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.