RFD Illinois May 14, 2026

Year-round E15 passed in the House 218 to 203 with split votes on each side (90 Republicans, 113 Democrats vote no), but after years of efforts by Midwest lawmakers, the fate of the legislation is still uncertain in the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Illinois Director of Agriculture Jerry Costello on Illinois pasture conditions and the drought for western states, advising Illinois farmers to stockpile hay for what may be a long summer.Brian Chastain, Marketwise Ag Services, talks weather, crop conditions, fertilizer application and what it all means for the markets.Duane Simpson, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, talks about the long term impact of fertilizer costs on farmers.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.