Rural Lifestyle
“More freedom, more opportunity, and more access to flexibility and options for rural families to do what they want and have the best education for their children”
“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”
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
Kaleigh Backstrom says her early involvement in 4-H helped set her on that path and sparked her interest in veterinary medicine.
First-grade teacher Taylor Dougherty at Eastern Elementary School was named the 2026 Ag in the Classroom Award winner for her efforts to teach students about agriculture.
Tractor Supply’s Paper Clover Campaign raises millions of dollars each year for 4-H youth programs and scholarships. Local store community marketing manager Lexie Gamble joined Tuesday’s Market Day Report alongside 4-H student Matthew Rochford to discuss the partnership.
Outdoor Activities & Sports
Check out some of the RFD-TV Now livestream highlights from Elimination Match 3 of the Knighten Industries Heritage Cup Presented by Bass Boat Technologies, the second of four events in the second year of the MLF Fishing Clash Team Series.
Jacob Wheeler and Mark Daniels Jr. of Team O’Reilly Auto Parts breezed to the win in Elimination Match 3, boating 30 scorable bass for 37 pounds, 3 ounces.
U.S. aquaculture may gain competitive ground as harmful subsidies are phased out abroad, but producers should monitor shifts in import supply chains and trade enforcement closely.
