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Toward an Updated Endangered Species Act

A buffalo and a wolf roam the same open land in the west.

The law hasn't been updated in 30 years, creating difficulties for farmers, especially in the west.

Be Part of the FarmHer Show

Show us how you are #RootedInAg. Get details.

Randy Bernard Casts the Vision for THE AMERICAN 2019

Randy Bernard, CEO of THE AMERICAN

Just hours before tickets are to go on sale the CEO of THE AMERICAN updated fans on all the exciting developments for THE AMERICAN in 2019!

US Carries Trade Spat Before WTO

Trade repercussions

China and the E.U., meanwhile, strengthen their trade relationship.

Gearing Up for NAFTA Talks

NAFTA – Canada, US, Mexico

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other top U.S. officials traveled to Mexico Friday for talks with the country's President and the President-Elect.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP Live

Thu, Jul 19 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Don't put it off any longer: take on estate planning today! AARP has an hour’s worth of helpful advice.

AARP Live Minute: Will Power

AARP Live Minute: Will Power

Regional Director for AARP Sarah Jennings explains several powerful functions of a will.

Tariff Hearings Highlight Rural Concerns

Dr Derek Scissors, American Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar

Soybean farmers are particularly concerned about the Trump Administration's latest tariff announcement.

These Boots Were Made for Workin’

Durango boots

Commitment to innovation, performance, and comfort makes Durango Boots a recognized leader in the footwear industry.

Legislative Action on Opioids

Congress has a message for communities struggling with the opioid crisis: help is on the way.

Promoting Ag in the Bluegrass State

Kentucky Proud

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is working hard to position the ag sector for growth. 

Pruitt Resigns

Former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigns amid controversy and after months of criticism from the biofuels industry over the Renewable Fuel Standard.

AARP Live Minute: Wills and Estate Planning

AARP Live Minute: Estate Planning and Wills

Regional Director for AARP Sarah Jennings shares some tips about the importance of having a will.

2019 Barrel Racing Qualifiers

Barrel Racing winner Taci Bettis during the Shoot Out at THE AMERICAN presented by DISH, February 25, 2018.

The American is coming March 2 & 3 in 2019 and Barrel Racing qualifying events are happening now.  Check out the list of announced qualifier events and get results to see who will advance to the Semi-Finals.

The Great Farm Bill Merger

The U.S. Capitol - split image

With the successful passage of the House and Senate versions of the 2018 Farm Bill, what might be in store as the two drafts become one?

New Show Highlights Iconic Tennessee Brands

ReMastered

From Jack Daniels to Lodge Cast Iron - get the stories behind these well known Tennessee exports.

AARP Live Minute: Securing Your SSN

AARP Live Minute: Securing Your SSN

AARP’s Sarah Jennings shares 3 tips for keeping your Social Security Number and other important information away from thieves and scammers.

East Kentucky Power Co-op Goes Solar

East Kentucky Power Co-op's 60-acre solar farm

The utility company is constructing a 60 acre solar farm to give its members the option of cost efficient renewable energy.

Erin Fitzgerald New CEO of U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance

Erin Fitzgerald, CEO, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance

The Findlay, Ohio native assumes her new role on July 16.

Helping Animals Do Better

Diamond V

. . . so producers are more successful.

Farming to Fight Hunger

Farming to Fight Hunger

Bridging the information gap between the public and modern agriculture to help feed a growing world.

PRCA + THE AMERICAN = Easy Decision

George Taylor, CEO of the PRCA

George Taylor, CEO of the PRCA, speaks live from RFD-TV The Ranch about the new relationship between his organization and RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN.

THE AMERICAN Has “A Home in Arlington”

Matt Wilson, Arlington Sports Commission Executive Director and VP of Sports and Events, speaks about the new 5 year agreement with RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN and AT&T Stadium.

Matt Wilson, with the Arlington Sports Commission, speaks about the new 5 year agreement with RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN and AT&T Stadium.

More Details on The American

Riley Lambert, Randy Bernard, and Janet Adkison

Get the latest on payout, the World Series of Team Roping, #10 events and more.

More Money, New Events and New Format!

THE AMERICAN

Get details on all the updates being made to The American for 2019!

A Closer Look at the Big Changes for THE AMERICAN 2019

Speakers at the press conference announcing THE AMERICAN 2019

Rodeo athletes and key players give their takes on the thrilling new announcements.

And the Winning FarmHers Are . . .

FarmHer Season One Fan Favorite Episodes

We asked and you voted! Now, see your favorite episodes from the first season of "FarmHer."

State Fairs 2018

A state fair midway at night.

See a complete listing of state fairs nationwide, and plan now to attend!

Get great merchandise from The American

Check out the cool gear from The American, RFD-TV and the Cowboy Channel.

Your Favorite Shows Are Now On The Amazon FireStick

RuralTV on Amazon fireTV

Find out about the latest way to watch!

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with UNMC

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with UNMC

Mon, Jul 23 – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – Find out how the University of Nebraska is educating healthcare workers to address rural America's unique health issues.

Jimmy Fortune – Hits & Hymns

Jimmy Fortune

TONIGHT! – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – Statler Brother Jimmy Fortune performs some of his most celebrated hits and favorite hymns – with a little help from some famous friends!

Remastered

ReMastered

NEW SERIES CONTINUES TONIGHT! – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT –  Lodge Cast Iron: An icon of Southern heritage and food tradition, and one of six iconic Tennessee brands highlighted in this series.

Debbe Dunning's Dude Ranch Round-Up

Debbe Dunning's Dude Ranch Roudup

Wed, Jul 18 – 9 PM ET | 8 PM CT | 7 PM MT | 6 PM PT – Sylvan Dale Ranch: Debbe heads to Colorado to ride the rocky mountains, work with draft horses, and river tube through this amazing ranch.

Corn Warriors

Corn Warriors

TODAY! – 5 PM ET | 4 PM CT | 3 PM MT | 2 PM PT – Green vs Red: With the year coming to a close, David Hula and Kevin Kalb harvest their contest corn with hopes of breaking records. But, there can only be one king.

Washington Grown

Washington Grown

NEW SERIES CONTINUES TODAY! – 3:30 PM ET | 2:30 PM CT | 1:30 PM MT | 12:30 PM PT – All About Beef: Learn about beef as we travel to JT Ranch, C&G cattle company and cook ribs in Seattle.

Larry's Country Diner

Larry's Country Diner

TONIGHT! – 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 6 PM MT / 8 PM PT – Martin Family Circus: Special guest Martin Family Circus joins Larry, Nadine, and the whole gang for another episode of Larry's Country Diner.

Positively Paula

Positively Paula - Paula Deen

TONIGHT! – 7 PM ET | 6 PM CT | 5 PM MT | 4 PM PT – Paula Goes Vegan: Claudia Deen prepares a delicious and nutritious vegan lunch for Paula without Paula knowing. Wonder how this goes over?

Chasing Down Madison Brown

Madison hangs out with the Phoenix Cardinals football team, highlighted by an interview with NFL legend Kurt Warner.

TONIGHT! – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Ultimate Football Experience: Madison hangs out with the Phoenix Cardinals football team, highlighted by an interview with NFL legend Kurt Warner.

"Honky Tonk Ranch" - Featuring the Bellamy Brothers

Honky Tonk Ranch – featuring the Bellamy Brothers

Sundays on The Cowboy Channel! – 8:30 PM ET | 7:30 PM CT | 6:30 PM MT | 5:30 PM PT – Follow the unpredictable misadventures the Bellamys face balancing their globe-trotting touring schedule while running their sprawling family ranch in south Florida.

The Bluegrass Trail

Bluegrass Trail

NEW SERIES CONTINUES! – Sun, Jul 22 – Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers welcome Phillip Steinmetz & His Sunny Tennesseans.

WoodSongs

Folksinger Michael Johnathon's WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour

TONIGHT! – 6 PM ET | 5 PM CT | 4 PM MT | 3 PM PT – Ashley Campbell is a singer/songwriter, a banjo virtuoso and the daughter of music legend Glen Campbell plus fiddle-playing singer and songwriter Lillie Mae.

FarmHer

FarmHer Megan Brown and her not so little teacup pig.

TONIGHT! – 9:30 PM ET | 8:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM PT – Earth Day Special: 2017 was the costliest year on record for weather disasters. Join our discussion with FarmHers impacted by this year's wildfires and hurricanes.

To Joey, With Love - The Movie

TONIGHT – 9 PM ET | 8 PM CT | 7 PM MT | 6 PM PT – RFD-TV brings you the full movie. See photos and get details. 

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Take Action

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Take Action

Thu, Jun 28 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Find out how Take Action can help you implement best management practices to prevent herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide resistance from developing on your farm and protect these pesticide technologies for the future.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with WLAC

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with WLAC

TONIGHT! – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – The World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) brings together North America’s top livestock auctioneers in a competition that showcases professionalism and promotes the auction method of marketing.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with UNMC

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with UNMC

Mon, Jun 18 – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – Find out how the University of Nebraska is educating healthcare workers to address rural America's unique health issues.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with American Century Investments

Thu, Jun 14 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Find out how American Century Investments, headquartered in the heartland, can help you plant financial seeds for your future.

First Annual Wild Spayed Filly Futurity

Wild Spayed Filly Futurity

WATCH RIGHT HERE ONLINE! – This unique event features twelve horses chosen from wild herds that were sold and invited back one year later to compete for a purse of $25,000.

It's a Memorial Day Best of Marty Stuart Marathon!

The Marty Stuart Show

We've got the very best episodes of the Marty Stuart show cued up to take the place of “Market Day Report” and “Rural America Live.”

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP Live

Thu, May 17 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Learn about the technology and tactics – including the dark web! – that thieves and scammers are using to stay anonymous, and what simple steps you can take to improve your cybersecurity.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with LubriSyn

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with LubriSyn

Mon, May 7 – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – The LubriSyn HA Family of Products dramatically improve the quality of life for people, pets, and livestock.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with American Century Investments

Thu, May 3 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Find out how American Century Investments, headquartered in the heartland, can help you plant financial seeds for your future.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Running Horse

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Running Horse

Mon, Apr 30 – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – Learn about the benefits of Running Horse's extruded equine feed, and get details on their newest product: Ignite, by Running Horse.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with The Climate Corporation

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with The Climate Corporation-Fieldview

Thu, Apr 26 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – With simple data collection and storage, digital maps to analyze seed performance, and planting prescription and nitrogen monitoring tools, Climate FieldView™ can support the decisions you make every day, helping maximize your return on every acre.

AARP Live Minute: Disaster Preparedness Planning

AARP Live Minute: Developing a Natural Disaster Preparedness Plan

AARP’s Sarah Jennings shares tips for developing a disaster preparedness plan.

National Tractor Pulling

National Tractor Pulling

TONIGHT! – 6:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM CT | 4:30 PM MT | 3:30 PM PT – Yeah we scream, yeah we shout: Twin-Engine Light Unlimiteds and Multi-Engine Modifieds shake the stands in Tomah, Wisconsin.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Americo

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Americo

Mon, Apr 16 – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – For over 100 years, Americo Life, Inc.’s family of insurance companies has been committed to providing the life insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance, and annuity products you need to protect your mortgage, health, family, and future.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Caterpillar

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Caterpillar

Thu, Apr 12 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Find out how Caterpillars machines and applications can work for you on the farm and get an all-new introduction to their product line. 

Two Encore Airings Tonight!

The Making of "Paul: Apostle of Christ"

Airing back-to-back, starting at 10 PM ET and 10:30 PM ET: Go behind-the-scenes of the new biblical drama. Includes interviews with the cast and crew along with several key scenes from the film.

Good Friday Re-airing

Bareback rider Kaycee Feild rides to victory at THE AMERICAN 2018.

Right now! Re-live all the thrilling action from “The World’s Richest One Day Rodeo!”

Roots Run Deep

Experience the legacy of the Glenn and Kimbro families. Find out more.