Rural Money
United Soybean Board Director and Missouri farmer Kyle Durham joins us to discuss farmer sentiment, alternative revenue programs, conservation incentives, domestic demand trends, and conditions on his farm this spring.
Kevin Charleston with Specialty Risk Insurance joins us to discuss evolving insurance needs in the dairy sector and strategies to support dairy producers during National Dairy Month.
RFD-TV Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen joins us to discuss QTIP trusts, farm succession challenges, and business planning strategies for ensuring smooth transitions in agricultural operations.
Producers should coordinate immediately with their CPA and legal counsel to ensure their corporate structures and operational realities are perfectly aligned before the September deadline.
Farm Bureau economist John Newton says farm income has declined every quarter for three years.
A new survey of agricultural lenders points to increasing financial stress across the Ninth District.
Rising payroll expenses continue to pressure small businesses across rural America.
AgriSompo’s Brooks York discusses price protection levels, recent market declines, and risk management strategies for producers.
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh discusses a new bipartisan surface transportation bill, industry efforts to address regulatory concerns, investments in truck parking and freight infrastructure, and the outlook for transportation policy.
Farms should identify key roles and begin leadership succession planning well ahead of any transitions—expected or unexpected.
New Fed surveys show farmland values remain historically high, though some Upper Midwest markets are beginning to soften.
Fred Seamon with CME Group joins us to discuss the latest Ag Economy Barometer and the key economic pressures shaping producer sentiment in May.
Merck Animal Health shared insights on calf health at the Moly Manufacturing Beef and Greet.
Producers growing multiple spring crops should compare CLIP with individual coverage increases and county-based supplemental protection.
Estimates for 2026 harvested crops remain early. Corn and sorghum are below their reference prices, while wheat and soybeans are above them.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says the implementation of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” brings several positive changes for producers.