Rural Lifestyle
Let’s meet an inspiring young farmer leading the Tennessee FFA this year, but now has his sights set on the National stage.
“When one Texas community hurts, we all hurt.”
Justin Wilson’s Seven Steaks Étouffée is a slow-simmered Cajun beef stew made with 7-bone chuck steak. It’s perfect served over rice (or Étouffée) for a rich, comforting meal.
This Justin Wilson recipe is classic comfort food with bold Louisiana flavor: Southern-style baked pork chops layered over spicy Cajun dressing fortified with wine, hot sauce, and a splash of steak sauce.
Justin Wilson’s unexpected cobbler recipe features juicy blueberries, a splash of brandy, and a tender crust with subtle nuttiness thanks to a bit of peanut butter melted into the batter.
A bold and earthy Cajun side dish made with tender okra simmered in homemade mushroom stock, tomatoes, and white wine, and then mixed with mushrooms and sweet crawfish tails for rich Louisiana flavor.
America is #StillFarming
RFD NEWS Markets Specialist Tony St. James reviews the USDA’s Farms and Land in Farms 2025 Summary.
High ownership does not always translate into high output, underscoring the importance of structural differences in understanding state-level farm performance.
Regional differences indicate that family ownership is universal, but farm structure and commodity mix determine the extent to which these operations drive agricultural output.
Explore 4-H
Tennessee 4-H members Jayden Hesson and Matthew Rochford joined us to discuss how 4-H is helping young leaders plan for the future of agriculture.
Reed Marcum started hosting a toy drive in 2015. Since then, he has distributed thousands of toys across his home state of Oklahoma and in Texas and Arkansas. Now serving in the Army, Reed’s family and local 4-H chapter are running the event.
Outdoor Activities & Sports
