Fashion
Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms joins us to share the inspiration behind their new “America 250" Collection, and how rural traditions continue to shape modern American history and culture.
Textile strategist Robert Antoshak says responsible fashion is not dead, but voluntary sustainability language is not enough on its own.
USDA Elevates “Plant Not Plastic” Initiative and Supports Buying American Cotton Act
Student Katelyn Lindsay is traveling the country to support growers and connect consumers to the crop.
Cotton may gain demand as polyester costs rise.
Campustown Showdown Founder Christian Calliham shared a sneak peek, explaining how the upcoming Iowa stock show evolved from its sister event, the Aggieville Showdown in Kansas.
Domestic textile demand plays a shrinking role in supporting U.S. cotton prices.
Cotton acres slipping as competing crops gain ground.
Rebuilding domestic textiles depends on automation and vertical integration, not tariffs or legacy manufacturing models.
Regulatory uncertainty could slow the growth of fiber and grain hemp unless implementation is delayed.
Shrinking sheep numbers contrast with gradual goat expansion, signaling tighter lamb supplies but steadier growth potential for meat goats.
Often overlooked, cotton wholesalers act as stabilizers during market stress, translating fragmented retail demand into workable production programs for mills and manufacturers.
STRAUSS CEO Henning Strauss joined us with a preview of “Meet Strauss: The Tool You Wear,” premiering live tonight at 7:30 ET — only on RFD Network and RFD+
Cotton demand depends on demonstrating performance and reliability buyers can rely on, not messaging alone.
Henning Strauss, CEO of STRAUSS, joins us to share his company’s commitment to crafting tools that farmers wear.
The Cotton-4 are pushing hard for new value chain investments. Still, many U.S. cotton producers face unsustainable losses, and weakened regional textile capacity threatens the survival of the Carolina “dirt-to-shirt” supply chain.
