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Heat Wave is Affecting Cattle and Farmers

High temperatures are dangerous to cattle and farmers as well. It is imperative to lessen heat stress in cattle by providing more water, shade and increasing air flow.

USDA To Relocate Some Employees to Kansas City

The USDA attempt to move employees from Washington D.C. to Kansas City is facing hurdles in Congress as well as challenges among current employees who have not been given a clear timeline on when the move will take place.

Intellectual Property Theft of Seeds and Ag Technology is Growing

America faces continuing threats to agricultural intellectual property theft from foreign entities.  According to the FBI the threat to Ag technology piracy is growing.

Wyffels Field Focus: Focusing Solely on Corn

At Wyffels Hybrids it’s “all corn, all the time.”

Coastal Communities See Economic Potential in the Protection of Estuaries

July 8, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn (RFD-TV) With the start of hurricane season the importance of America’s coasts and estuaries come to the forefront. Lawmakers see preserving estuaries as one key to protecting communities and providing the first line of defense against the impact of climate change on coastal areas. Sarah Mock reports.

Hesston Knows Hay: Choosing the Best Variety For Your Farm

Hesston by Massey Ferguson have been leaders in quality hay producing technology since 1955. In this segment: Choosing the Best Variety For Your Farm.

AARP Live Minute: Protecting Your Social Security Number

In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings looks at four ways to protect your Social Security number.

Slow Crop Progress and a Potential Early Frost Face Farmers in 2019

Corn and soybean crops are experiencing slow progress as a result a late planting season in 2019.

AARP Live Minute: Protecting Your Medical Identity

In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings looks at four ways to protect your medical identity

Strawberry, Watermelon, Pumpkin and Other Specialty Crop Growers Face Continuing Challenges

Specialty crop growers face serious challenges in the current climate.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Face Off in Two Debates

20 Democratic presidential candidates locked horns in two debates this week. RFD-TV looks at their policy perspectives and what they mean for rural America. 

Mr. Fish Transport

Jimmy and Chance Coffman of Mr Fish Transport speak with Patrick Gottsch

If you can't get to the fish, Mr. Fish Transport will bring them to you and stock your pond with catfish, bluegill, bass, and more.

Tickets for THE AMERICAN 2020 Now on Sale!

THE AMERICAN 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now!

March 7–8, 2020 – Watch as the Top 10 rodeo athletes in the world compete against everyday cowboys and cowgirls for the biggest 2-day payout in rodeo!

The Agricultural News & Rural Content Act of 2019

The Ag News & Rural Content Act of 2019 - MDR, Mem Day, 2019

Your support is needed to push this critical legislation across the finish line. Find out how you can help!

Precision Nutrition by Amaferm Visits With Andres Stock Farm in Illinois

In this segment of Precision Nutrition we visit Andres stock farm in Manchester, Illinois who works with Agridine to add Precision Nutrition by Amaferm to their cattle supplement.

China agrees to continue trade talks with the U.S. at the G20 Meeting in Osaka Japan

President Trump’s visit to the G20 in Osaka, Japan appears promising for American farmers as China agrees to continue trade talks.

AARP Live Minute: Three Ways to Avoid Utility Scams

In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings discusses three ways to avoid utility scams. 

Precision Nutrition by Amaferm Visits Agridine

June 25, 2019 Biozyme is an animal health and nutrition company based in Saint Joseph, Missouri which provides products that improve performance and profits.Their premiere precision-based feed supplement, Amaferm, is a prebiotic that promotes intake, and allows for more digestibility and more nutrient absorption. In this segment, we visit Agridine who manufactures Mix 30 nutrition supplement.

Deferred Maintenance at National Parks and Forests Is Leading to More Future Costs

June 24, 2019

Millions of Americans visit national parks and forests each year. Currently there is over $19.4 Billion in deferred maintenance in the national park system. There is bipartisan agreement that deferred maintenance cannot last forever. Sarah Mock reports from Washington.

Heston Knows Hay: Planting Tips

In this segment: Alfalfa planting tips. 

AARP Live Minute: Four Ways to Avoid Debt Relief Scams

Former Employees of Fair Oaks Farms Face Criminal Charges for Animal Abuse

Deputies filed charges after the release of a graphic video showing animal abuse by workers at Fair Oaks Farms. Other operations are considering voluntary outside audits to help prevent animal abuse.

Precision Nutrition by Amaferm Visits Freeman Ranches in Oklahoma

Biozyme is an animal health and nutrition company which provides products that improve performance and profits.Their premiere precision-based feed supplement, Amaferm, is a prebiotic that promotes intake, and allows for more digestibility and more nutrient absorption. In this segment, we visit the Freeman Ranches in Fairfax Oklahoma. 

Precision Nutrition by Amaferm Visits with the Howard Family Ranch

AARP Live Minute: Four Ways to Avoid Illegal Robocalls

In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings discusses four ways to avoid illegal robocalls.

The FCC Has Released the 2019 Broadband Report

As the FCC releases the 2019  broadband deployment report Zach Cikanek of "Connect Americans Now" warns the report may be skewed by faulty data.

Changes to Crop Chemicals May be Coming From the EPA

EPA is currently reconsidering most pesticides and chemicals available to farmers. Over 1,100 active ingredients are being reviewed.

The Debate Over Whether Farmers Should be Able to Repair Their Equipment Heats Up

The push back from farmers and ranchers toward manufacturer’s equipment repair restrictions has resulted in new rules from the Association of Equipment Manufacturing (AEM) coming in 2021. Additionally, federal “Right to Repair” legislation is in the works, which goes beyond what the AEM is offering.

Trade Aid is Beginning to Crystallize

Secretary of Ag Purdue has presented more details on agriculture trade aid and how it will be available. 

Heston Knows Hay: Selecting the Best Varieties

In this episode Dan Undersander describes selecting the best varieties for different operations.

AARP Live Minute: Four Ways to Save Money on Food

In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings shares four ways for seniors to save on food.

China Confirms a New African Swine Fever Outbreak

China has reported over 100 swine fever outbreaks in its provinces since August of 2018.

House Democratic Leaders Form a New Rural Broadband Task Force

With many rural areas not getting the access that urban areas receive, the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) seeks to bridge that gap.

Many Farmers and Ag Groups are Losing Patience Over the Escalating Trade War with China

The mood in farm country remains down as frustrations rise. With increased tariffs on Chinese products a new round of retaliatory tariffs on farm products are expected from China.

Frustration in the Ag Trade with China Continues

Despite the desire for a trade deal, frustration is still running high among American Ag trade negotiators.

Trade with China Returns to the Spotlight

As the U.S., Mexico, Canada Trade Agreement continues to move forward, American trade negotiators look to make progress with China and on other trade fronts in the coming weeks. 

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Rural Teacher of the Week

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Hesston Knows Hay: Tips on How to Store Hay

In this segment tips for how to store hay. For more information visit www.Hesston.com.

USDA Releases Trade Aid Details

Details are emerging of the second agriculture trade aid package from the USDA.

Senator Marsha Blackburn Joins Market Day Report

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn sat down with Market Day Report today to discuss the needs of rural America.

AARP Live Minute: Four Ways to Save Money

AARP works to connect Americans from the big city to rural America. In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings shares four easy ways to save cash.

Precision Nutrition by Amaferm Visits with Freeman Ranches in Oklahoma

In this segment, we visit Freeman Ranches in Fairfax Oklahoma and learn how they use Amaferm to improve performance in their cow calf operation.

Secretary of Agriculture Purdue is Expecting a Hike in Aid to Farmers to Make up for Losses From the Trade Dispute with China

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue is expecting a hike in aid to farmers to help make up for losses due to the current trade dispute with China. 

Meat and Dairy Prices are Projected to Rise in the Next Year

Meat and dairy prices projected to go up

Hesston Knows Hay: Planting Tips

In this episode of Hesston Knows Hay Dan Undersander describes the best planting techniques for different soil types.

The Trump Administration Promises More Farm Relief

As current trade negotiations drag out the Trump administration is looking to add more Ag support and farm relief.

Farmers Continue to Face Serious Challenges to Profitability

Farmers continue to face tremendous risk exposure due to drops in the value of crop insurance along with continued decreases in crop prices.

Hesston Knows Hay: Preparing the Soil and Field

In this episode, Dan Undersander and Dan Putnam share the steps to maximize the yield of alfalfa.

AARP Live Minute: Four Ways to Pay Less for Electricity, Internet and Water

In this AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings shares four ways to save on utilities.

Congress Makes Another Attempt at a Disaster Relief Bill

The House of Representatives is proposing another supplemental disaster relief bill for those communities damaged by recent weather events.

Fourteen States Test Their Response Plan to a Potential African Swine Fever Outbreak

As more African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks occur across the globe North American producers make plans for a response to a potential outbreak in America.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP Live

Thu, May 16 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Learn about resources that could help your small town become an even better place to live, grow, and play.

AARP Live Minute: Six Ways to Prepare Your Estate Plan

AARP Live Minute: Sarah Jennings looks at wills, durable power of attorney, beneficiaries and more.

A Bipartisan $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package Has Been Agreed to by Congress and the Trump Administration

The infrastructure package not only includes roads, bridges and water, but also puts an emphasis on broadband expansion and the power grid. Details of funding the plan is to be worked out in the coming weeks.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with NASDA, pt 2

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with NASDA

Thu, Aug 1 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – We sit down with the AL Commissioner of Ag Rick Pate, GA Commissioner of Ag Gary Black and WV Commissioner of Ag Kent Leonhardt to talk about issues facing farmers and ranchers in rural America today.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Farmers First Trust

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Farmers First Trust

Thu, Jul 11 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Discover how to protect profits from the sale of your farm – deferring taxes and receiving up to 95% of your sale right now!

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Zylkene and Equistro

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Zylkene and Equistro

Thu, Jul 25 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Discover how Zylkene® Equine has been a proven brand for multiple years, and EQUISTRO® has been a trusted brand of equine products available throughout Europe for over 30 years. Both are used by the top riders in the world.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Henry Repeating Arms

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with Henry Rifles

Mon, Jul 15 – 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT – Whether you’re a veteran or a newbie, Henry has an American-made rifle or shotgun to bring you a successful hunt.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP Live

Thu, Jun 20 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – Frank Abagnale, the real life imposter who inspired the movie “Catch Me If You Can,” will share his best tips for protecting your identity and answer your questions LIVE.

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with UNMC

RURAL AMERICA LIVE with UNMC

Thu, Jun 13 – 10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT – A look at air quality issues – especially dust exposure and seasonal allergies – that farmers regularly have to contend with.

The Texas Bucket List

Texas Bucket List

Our goal is to feature the stops, hear the stories, and meet the people that are quintessential to the story of Texas. From Old West to modern marvels – this is “The Texas Bucket List.”

RFD-TV Needs Your Help to Protect Rural Programming!

Rural Communications Act 2018

Your representatives in Congress need to hear from you today!

All Tickets ON SALE NOW!

THE AMERICAN Tickets on Sale Now!

Regular tickets to THE AMERICAN, Season Tickets, and Semi-Finals tickets are all on sale!

Debbe Dunning's Dude Ranch Round-Up

Debbe Dunning's Dude Ranch Roudup

Strap on your spurs and saddle up for a travel adventure with actress Debbe Dunning (formerly Heidi the Tool Time girl from TV favorite "Home Improvement") as she travels the U.S. and showcases the best dude ranches in the country!

Larry's Country Diner

Larry's Country Diner

Join host Larry Black, along with Keith Bilbrey, Sheriff Jimmy Capps, Waitress Renae, and Nadine, as they welcome another stellar musical guest to the diner!

Chasing Down Madison Brown

Chasing Down Madison Brown

Madison’s unique and adventurous upbringing meant life on a tour bus, where each new stop brought new adventures. Whether it’s movie stars, music stars, superstar athletes, or small town dives, you never know what she might be doing or where you might be going when you start “Chasing Down Madison Brown.”

The Bluegrass Trail

Bluegrass Trail

Time honored songs, performed by some of the greatest Bluegrass artists in the USA, presented for the very first time. It’s a celebration of this nation’s musical roots, right here on our Nashville stage!

WoodSongs

Folksinger Michael Johnathon's WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour

Fridays – 6 PM ET | 5 PM CT | 4 PM MT | 3 PM PT – Folksinger Michael Johnathon hosts a wide variety of musicians from folk, blues, country, jazz, new-age, and rock to celebrate the traditional American experience through song.

FarmHer

FarmHer Angel Forbes Simmons

“FarmHer” focuses its camera lens on women in agriculture through the eyes of photographer and TV host Marji Guyler-Alaniz, who takes viewers coast to coast on a journey capturing the story of women and their connection to the land through her camera.

National Tractor Pulling

National Tractor Pulling

Yeah we scream, yeah we shout: Twin-Engine Light Unlimiteds and Multi-Engine Modifieds shake the stands in Tomah, Wisconsin.

FFA Today

FFA Today

MONDAYS – 7 PM ET | 6 PM CT | 5 PM MT | 4 PM PT – Check out FFA Today, a fun and fast-paced show featuring fascinating stories about amazing kids and unique agriculture industries. FFA helps prepare students for careers in the science, business and technology areas of agriculture. It functions as part of a school's agricultural education program, helping to combine rigorous academic instruction with relevant hands-on experience.