SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (RFD NEWS) — From widespread power outages to iced-over roads, large portions of rural America remain impacted by this week’s winter weather. Many small communities continue to face unique barriers to assistance and recovery, underscoring the importance of planning ahead and keeping safety top of mind during extreme weather events.
Jessi Grote with the AgriSafe Network joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to share guidance for farmers, ranchers, and rural residents dealing with hazardous winter conditions.
In her interview with RFD NEWS, Grote discussed why slips, trips, and falls remain a major safety concern in agriculture, particularly during periods of ice, snow, and prolonged cold. She also outlined additional steps producers and rural families can take to stay safe during winter weather, as well as resources available through the AgriSafe Network to help reduce risk and promote on-farm safety.
Texas A&M livestock economist Dr. David Anderson joins Tony St. James to discuss the geopolitical tensions and U.S.-Mexico border closure that are leading to sharp swings in the cattle market.
October 31, 2025 12:50 PM
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Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association (ASA), shares his reaction to news of soybean sales to China, which is considered both “welcome news” and a return to near-normal trade relations.
October 31, 2025 12:26 PM
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Farm Bureau Economist Faith Parum discusses key outcomes from the U.S.-China trade agreement and the benefits of expanding trade across Southeast Asia.
October 30, 2025 03:25 PM
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RFD-TV tax expert Roger McEowen discusses the renewed tax provision and how cattle producers can take advantage of it to recover investments in heifer retention and herd expansion more quickly.
October 30, 2025 01:23 PM
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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) shares his perspective on the U.S.-China trade developments and their potential impact on American producers, farmers, and ranchers.
October 30, 2025 12:56 PM
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Rich Nelson, a commodity broker for Allendale Inc., joins us to break down what the U.S.-China trade agreement means for the ag economy.
October 30, 2025 12:04 PM
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October 30, 2025 09:00 AM
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Rollins will also tour a small soybean operation in Iowa before her appearance at Lucas Oil Stadium.
October 29, 2025 05:03 PM
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Dr. Jeffrey Gold, President of the University of Nebraska, joined RFD-TV to discuss how seasonal stress and mental health concerns can make it more challenging to get a restful night’s sleep
October 29, 2025 03:22 PM
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