Nashville, TN (June 25, 2026) — RFD-TV, the nation’s leading television network dedicated to serving rural America, today announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Ag PhD through the launch of Ag PhD Daily, a new weekday program premiering June 29, 2026. The one-hour series will air Monday through Friday from 3–4 p.m. ET exclusively on RFD-TV.
For more than 25 years, Ag PhD has been a trusted source of practical, research-based agronomic information for farmers and ranchers across North America. Hosted by brothers Darren and Brian Hefty, the program has become one of the most recognized and respected brands in agricultural media, helping producers make informed decisions to improve productivity and profitability.
The new one-hour daily program builds on the success of the weekly Ag PhD television show, airing on RFD-TV, and the brand’s strong presence on Rural Radio Channel 147 on SiriusXM. By expanding to a daily format, RFD-TV and Ag PhD will provide viewers with even greater access to timely agronomic insights, field-tested recommendations, and educational content focused on helping producers succeed.
“At Ag PhD, our goal has always been to provide farmers with practical information they can use right away on their operations,” said Darren and Brian Hefty, hosts of Ag PhD. “We’re excited to expand our partnership with RFD-TV and bring viewers even more agronomic expertise, research, and solutions throughout the week.”
“Ag PhD has earned the trust of producers by consistently delivering valuable, science-based information that helps farmers improve their operations,” said Raquel Gottsch Koehler, Co-Owner and Chief Marketing and Creative Officer. “As agriculture continues to evolve, we’re proud to expand our partnership with Darren and Brian and provide our viewers with even more of the educational programming they rely on every day.”
About RFD-TV
RFD Network is an independent, family-owned, multi-platform media company dedicated to authentic rural storytelling. The network reaches more than 50 million households nationwide through its portfolio of television, streaming, digital, and audio brands, including RFD-TV, RFD+, and Rural Radio on SiriusXM.
Built on a foundation of trusted live rural news, market coverage, and original programming, RFD Network delivers content rooted in agriculture, food, music, work, and rural community life. The company is headquartered in Nashville, with production studios at RFD Studios: Music Row and RFD Studios: Auction Barn in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
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