CattleCon 2026: SharkFarmer x John Deere

FarmTech

FarmTech: Halter’s ‘Cow-gorithm’ and Solar-Powered Collars are Changing the Virtual Fencing Landscape

Elena Chavez with Halter provided insight into the company’s virtual fencing technology, its adoption in the U.S., and the impact of recent funding on ranching operations.

March 26, 2026 03:21 PM

Machinery

Farm Equipment Costs Climb Sharply Since 2019

Higher machinery costs are raising per-acre production expenses.

March 26, 2026 10:34 AM

Sustainability

National Ag Day: EPA Works to Restore Regulatory Balance Between Agricultural and Environmental Priorities

EPA Administrator Scott Mason shares updates on farm equipment regulations, regional accomplishments, and federal efforts supporting agriculture in honor of National Ag Day.

March 24, 2026 01:46 PM

Livestock

CattleCon 2026: Pneu-Dart Champions Education, Safety & Standards in Remote Delivery

This year at CattleCon 2026, RFD Network’s Kirbe Schnoor caught up with Donna Emick from Pneu-Dart to get her perspective on why education, safety, and accountability matter in the field.

March 18, 2026 01:22 PM

Markets

Farm Credit Board Reviews Farmland Values, Lending Risk

Land values remain key to borrowing strength.

March 17, 2026 01:23 PM

Ag Equipment CattleCon 2026

Marion Kirkpatrick

Marion is a digital content manager for RFD News and FarmHER + RanchHER. She started working for Rural Media Group in May 2022, bringing a decade of digital experience in broadcast media and some cooking experience to the team.

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Trade

New Trade Deals in the Works in South America and Switzerland

U.S. Trade officials announced new deals with El Salvador, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Argentina, as well as a steep reduction in tariffs on Swiss imports.

November 14, 2025 11:58 AM

Trade

China Signals Doubt on Meeting U.S. Soybean Commitments

China’s cost advantage with Brazilian soybeans and vague public messaging leave U.S. export prospects uncertain heading into winter.

November 14, 2025 11:03 AM

Livestock

USDA Opens New Facility To Expand Sterile Fly Dispersal

Expanded aerial capacity strengthens the U.S.–Mexico buffer against screwworm, providing cattle producers with stronger protection heading into winter and reducing risk to herds along the southern tier.

November 14, 2025 10:34 AM

Agriculture

AFBF Economist: Year-Round E15 Could Give Bumper Corn Crop a Big Boost

AFBF economist Faith Parum breaks down the potential impact of the proposed policy change to allow year-round sales of E15 biofuel.

November 13, 2025 02:34 PM

Trade

Sheep Industry Pushes for Action as USTR Probes Surge in Imported Lamb

The request follows pressure from the American Sheep Industry Association (ASIA), which called for a formal investigation into whether lamb imports from Australia and New Zealand have cut into the U.S. market share.

November 13, 2025 02:22 PM

Rural Money

Rural Money: “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act Gives Farmers Greater Flexibility on Farmland Taxes

Learn the conditions farmers must meet to qualify for this new three-year tax deferral on farmland sales, how much it could save, and other details to consider.

November 13, 2025 01:57 PM