AARP Live: Planning Ahead for Retirement — What's Right for You?

Planning ahead for retirement? Social Security is an important piece of that puzzle. Hear from our Social Security expert and get your questions answered. Tune in to RFD-TV or watch online Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT.

LEARN MORE: www.aarp.org/states/aarplive/

RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Crops

Grain Stocks Increase Across Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat

USDA’s Quarterly Grain Stocks report shows increased supplies across all major commodities, with corn, soybeans, and wheat stocks all rising compared to a year ago. Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities discusses producer and market sentiment ahead of the key report.

March 31, 2026 12:17 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Crops

Less Corn, More Soybeans in 2026 Plantings Outlook

Acre shifts reflect margins, costs, and market opportunities.

March 31, 2026 12:15 PM

Tony St. James

Business

SBA’s Grocery Guarantee Program Offers 90% Loan Guarantee to Boost Farm Capital and Lower Costs

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler breaks down the Grocery Guarantee Program, its goals for expanding farmer access to capital, and its potential impact on food production and prices.

March 31, 2026 11:36 AM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Crops

Spring Planting in Focus: Markets Await Key USDA Reports on Prospective Plantings, Grain Stocks

The USDA’s upcoming reports will drop on Tuesday afternoon, giving the trade real results on acreage shifts, drought concerns, and ongoing trade tensions, adding uncertainty for U.S. farmers.

March 30, 2026 01:59 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Weather News

New Wildfires Burning in Nebraska Moving Closer to Containment, Officials Say

Firefighters are making good progress on two major wildfires burning across parts of Nebraska.

March 30, 2026 01:16 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Washington Policy

Rising Fuel Costs Frame White House Policy Push to Support Farmers and Ranchers

At the White House’s “Celebration of Agriculture,” the Trump Administration announced a slate of policies to support farmers and ranchers, including biofuel mandates, SBA loan programs, and new labeling policies to boost domestic markets for ag products.

March 30, 2026 01:01 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

AARP Live: Planning Ahead for Retirement — What’s Right for You?

Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT

Planning ahead for retirement? Social Security is an important piece of that puzzle. Hear from our Social Security expert and get your questions answered. Tune in to RFD-TV or watch online Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT.