RFD Profit Watch

Illinois Farm Bureau
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RFD Profit Watch features conversations with economists, grain and livestock analysts and other industry leaders about the markets and the issues that affect farm profitability. Hosted by NAFB Broadcaster DeLoss Jahnke. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast. If you have questions about guests, please email radio@ilfb.org.

  1. 15H AGO

    RFD Profit Watch February 17, 2026

    Clayton Charles, FS Grain, joins the program to discuss a solid market day for soybeans.  Polaris Analytics and Consulting Senior Leader and Strategic Advisor Ken Eriksen talks about what current events mean for crop transportation in the United States. United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden explains what farmers should expect from upcoming bridge payments.

    53 min

  2. 1D AGO

    RFD Profit Watch February 16, 2026

    Matthew Kruse, Commstock Investments, has a look at markets on a holiday. Highlighting the first-ever Breaded Pork Tenderloin Draft from the Illinois Pork Producers Association with winner Jeff Buckler, owner of Buford’s Pub in Sadorus.  Balint Szalavari, Meteorologist at WEEK, has a look at the weather.

    51 min

  3. 4D AGO

    RFD Profit Watch February 13, 2026

    Matthew Kruse, Commstock Investments, joins the program to discuss current market trends and the outlook ahead. Sharlene McNeil, National Cattlemen's Beef Association dietician talks beef as a part of a balanced diet from the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention. Chris Yates, Meteorlogist from WMBD, has a look at the weather.

    53 min

  4. 5D AGO

    RFD Profit Watch February 12, 2026

    Dan Engel, Director of Supply and Merchandising of Crop Nutrients at Growmarks, talks about the challenges currently facing the fertility markets. Aaron Maher, River Valley Cooperative, joins the porgram to talk about small changes in corn markets and greater movement in soybeans.

    53 min

  5. 6D AGO

    RFD Profit Watch February 11, 2026

    Curt Struhbar, Advance Trading, joins the program to discuss market outlooks and analysis. Drew Showalter, Durastak, talks about corn rootworm from Syngenta's Malta research facility. Kris Kline, Manager of Financial Specialists at Country Financial talks about upcoming Financial Ag Summits and how farmers can benefit.

    53 min

  6. FEB 10

    RFD Profit Watch February 10, 2026

    Adam Moritz, Alliance Grain in Gibson City, joins the program to discuss market outlook and analysis. Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant at Country Financial, takes a monthly look at financial well-being.

    53 min

  7. FEB 9

    RFD Profit Watch February 09, 2026

    Kevin Good, Cattle Fax, speaks with RFD Radio's DeLoss Jahnke after his organization's industry outlook at the Cattle Con in Nashville. Ted Prehn, Board of Governor's of the Illinois Beef Association and a first generation Jersey County livestock farmer, talks with RFD for Meaty Monday. Brent Clair, Farm 4 Cast, has a look at the weather.

    53 min

  8. FEB 6

    RFD Profit Watch February 06, 2026

    Taylor Pope, Clayton Pope Commodities, joins the program to discuss market conditions and outlooks. Shay Foulk, Ag View Solutions, talks about transitioning to the next generation on a family farm. Matt Makens, Makens Weather, talks about a La Nina pattern and what it would take to catch up to a very dry year.

    53 min
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About

RFD Profit Watch features conversations with economists, grain and livestock analysts and other industry leaders about the markets and the issues that affect farm profitability. Hosted by NAFB Broadcaster DeLoss Jahnke. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast. If you have questions about guests, please email radio@ilfb.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Illinois Farm Bureau
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Illinois Farm Bureau
  • Show Website
    RFD Profit Watch

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