# Matt Kaye

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RFD Illinois August 26, 2026

Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says the US and Canada need to get back to the negotiating table for the good of US farmers, while parting with presidential efforts to import beef. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondend Matt Kaye reports.University of Illinois Beef Extension's Travis Meteer works t…

RFD Illinois September 09, 2026

The fate of the farm bill ahead of the midterm elections rests with the expected return next week of Senator Mitch McConnell, out for months after a fall and mild pneumonia.  RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Thad Tharp discusses the outcome of the 26-27 Beef Quality Sh…

RFD Illinois September 10, 2026

Dairy is again at the center of trade war escalation with Canada. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Katie Brown, Illinois Pork Producers Association President, discusses the start of harvest season and recaps the organization's activity at the state fair.Susan Stroud, N…

RFD Illinois September 16, 2026

GOP Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to cast the winning Farm Bill vote in the Senate Ag committee after returning from an extended hospital stay following a fall and pneumonia. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Torey Colburn, Midwest Conservation Agronomist with Ame…

RFD Illinois September 17, 2026

After a long wait, a farm bill passes the Senate. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Deanna Frieders, known online as "This Farm Girl Cooks," talks food and prepping for harvest in this preview of the next episode of the Taking Stalk podcast.Dr. Gary Schnitkey, professor…

RFD Illinois September 18, 2026

Illinois Farm Bureau's Kevin Semlow, executive director of Government Affairs and Commodities, returns from the nation's capital as the Ag Act of '26 moves past the Senate Ag Committee.Brian Wilson, MAGIE Custom Applicator of the Year, discusses his application experience.More on the Farm Bill and …

RFD Illinois October 01, 2026

The fate of the farm bill remains uncertain in what will soon be a lame-duck congress. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Maggie McCalla, Illinois Association of Vocational Teachers President, says there's more growth in ag classrooms around the state. The IAVAT is askin…

RFD Illinois October 02, 2026

The new fiscal year has started, but without a new farm bill, farm aid or permanent year-round E15 passage. But RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports, there is a silver lining.Illinois Republicans are calling for a slate of new taxes to be repealed, including Representative…

RFD Illinois October 12, 2026

Ethanol Exports are about to set another record according to USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.  Corey Geiger, Co Bank Economist, discusses opportunity in the dairy industry.Brian Chastian, Ma…

RFD Illinois October 13, 2026

President Trump’s latest pre-election moves to boost domestic diesel supplies takes a controversial step to help ease farmers’ costs. RFD Radio Network's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Mike Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Hay Auction in Madison County, says Midwest hay is lower in quality a…