About this episode

The episode covers political developments, agricultural insights, financial planning, and highlights an iconic Illinois dining destination.

Republicans are moving quickly to fill committee vacancies after the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, though one seat key for year-round E15, remains in question. RFD Radio Network Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson previews this week's meeting of the resolutions committee. FarmWeek CropWatcher Stephanie Liefer checks in from Randolph County. Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant with Country Financial's Advanced Markets teams, breaks down a snapshot of the year so far, as well as discussing the potential for futher interest rate hikes. Laura Hastert, White Fence Farm, discusses being an iconic Illinois dining destination along the original historic Route 66, home of their proclaimed best chicken. Freese Notis Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the early morning forecast.

People in this episode

Guests: Matt Kaye, Philip Nelson, Stephanie Liefer, Scott Jensen, Laura Hastert, Paul Otto

Topics covered

• politics
• agriculture
• financial planning
• weather
• dining
• Illinois news

Keywords

• E15
• interest rates
• Illinois Farm Bureau
• Randolph County
• Route 66
• weather forecast
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Illinois Farm Bureau, Country Financial, White Fence Farm, Freese Notis

Places: Randolph County, Route 66

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