RFD Illinois May 06, 2026

Corn and soybean planting is still ahead of schedule in much of the Midwest in early May, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.FarmWeek Crop Watcher Ryan Frieders gives an update from DeKalb County.Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers, promotes Bacon Day in Springfield.Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Lance Tarchione joins the program to discuss planting season, outlook for the crop and one of the "wettest Aprils in history."Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.