Rural Lifestyle
The Arkansas Farm Bureau offers a ‘Beef in the Classroom’ grant to assist with ag education. Applications for that program open in August.
“What we’re hoping to do is stop the bleeding... to where that we can then start increasing with our 4-H participants across the state of Kentucky, and our FFA and our livestock.”
“62% of the commercial beekeepers have lost their bees, which would be in the millions— over a million bees”
“If you’re passionate about agriculture, digital agriculture, robotics, and AI, I would say Nebraska is the place to be.”
America is #StillFarming
With fewer young people entering agriculture and farmers nearing retirement, industry leaders warn of challenges ahead while working to keep farming profitable and sustainable.
During opening remarks, Rollins emphasized the strength and perseverance of the agricultural community, while teasing that a new policy announcement is expected later this week.
RFD NEWS Markets Specialist Tony St. James reviews the USDA’s Farms and Land in Farms 2025 Summary.
Explore 4-H
Record auction prices accompany more than $1.4 million in scholarships for young exhibitors in Mississippi.
Students say the program builds confidence, teamwork and a sense of purpose.
Kaleigh Backstrom says her early involvement in 4-H helped set her on that path and sparked her interest in veterinary medicine.
Outdoor Activities & Sports
Keith Carson and Luke Clausen of Team Fishing Clash were an unstoppable force in the first Elimination Match of the Heritage Cup, grabbing the lead early in the day and never letting go.
