RFD Today February 03, 2026

Licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown previews her presentation to the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference and also offers her February challenge.Kacie Athey with the University of Illinois Extension discusses her research work involving insect pressures with peaches and pumpkins. Coverage all this week of Republican gubernatorial candidates running in the March 17 primary. Today, the candidates talk estate taxes. Janie Maxwell promotes the Illinois Farmers Market Association. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick provides February weather outlook.