RFD Illinois May 12, 2026

Prospects for the Farm Bill are not looking up in the Senate, according to Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Jennifer Tirey, Executive Director at Illinois Pork Producers Association, talks about efforts to put pork back on the menu in Chicago public schools.Meteorlogist Dennis Michelson, WITY, makes the call on whether its summertime yet and has more of the forecast.FarmWeek Cropwatcher Jeff Guilander gives an update from Jersey County.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.