Amber Rutledge

Experience the buzz at Wild Harvest Honey with FarmHER Amber Rutledge, one of the few honey connoisseurs in the world.

Amber’s Illinois farm is steeped in a rich history of beekeeping that spans over a century. From the thriving apiary to the aromatic gardens, Wild Harvest Honey Farm is a hub for bee education and environmental conservation, sharing pollinators’ essential role in our food chain.

Read Amber’s FarmHER Story:

Honey FarmHER Hailed as Queen Bee

Watch FarmHER Season 6, Episode 4 featuring Annaliese Wegner when it premieres on Tuesday, April 9 at 8 pm ET only on RFD-TV and RFD-TV Now!

You can also catch encore airings of the episode on Fridays at 9:30 pm ET and Saturdays at 11:30 am ET, or stream any episode of FarmHER and RanchHER any time with your RFD-TV Now subscription.

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World News

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Surging energy markets are quickly becoming a cost story for U.S. agriculture as crude oil climbs on supply fears tied to the Middle East conflict.

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Tony St. James

Rural Money

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U.S. Farm Bill

Fast-Tracked Farm Bill Sidelines E15 as USDA Targets Global Ethanol Expansion

The American Coalition for Ethanol reacts as the Farm Bill heads to a full House vote — while ethanol expansion, including year-round E15, is left out — as well as the USDA’s pursuit of global markets for ethanol.

March 06, 2026 01:45 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Champions of Rural America

Champions of Rural America: Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado on The Farm Bill

Hurd joined this week’s Champions of Rural America to review the proposed Farm Bill moving through the House and discuss its potential impact on rural communities and farmers across the country.

March 06, 2026 01:04 PM

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Markets

Global Food Prices Tick Higher After Five Months of Decline

Global food prices rose slightly in the latest FAO Food Price Index as vegetable oils, cereals, and meat increased, offsetting declines in dairy and sugar.

March 06, 2026 12:21 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Livestock

Texas Feedlot Operators Explain Why U.S. Beef Supply Depends on Mexican Cattle Imports

Mexican livestock officials are emphasizing surveillance and inspection systems to preserve access to the U.S. cattle export market. Texas’ Bovina Feeders explains the rising stakes as the border stays closed.

March 06, 2026 11:32 AM

Tony St. James

Amber Rutledge – FarmHER Season 6, Episode 4

Experience the buzz at Wild Harvest Honey with Amber Rutledge, one of the few honey connoisseurs in the world.

Experience the buzz at Wild Harvest Honey with FarmHER Amber Rutledge, one of the few honey connoisseurs in the world.

Read Amber’s FarmHER Story:

Watch FarmHER Season 6, Episode 4 featuring Annaliese Wegner when it premieres on Tuesday, April 9 at 8 pm ET only on RFD-TV and RFD-TV Now!

You can also catch encore airings of the episode on Fridays at 9:30 pm ET and Saturdays at 11:30 am ET, or stream any episode of FarmHER and RanchHER any time with your RFD-TV Now subscription.