The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing this week to examine the ag economy, getting perspectives from farmers, ranchers, and industry leaders.
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the 2025 Farm Bill, trade policies’ effect on farm incomes, and the Packers and Stockyards Act.
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Rising import pressure and tougher export competition are likely to persist into 2026, supporting domestic supplies while capping export growth.
USDA Rural Development Director for Kentucky, Travis Burton, joined us to discuss the Princeton facility (formerly Porter Road Meats), now backed by the USDA, and its role in expanding domestic meat processing capacity.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joined us to break down the recent Fifth Circuit Court decision overturning a prior Tax Court decision on self-employment tax for limited partners, the ruling’s impact on farmers, and potential next steps in Congress.
Americans for Prosperity Arkansas Director Ryan Norris talks energy infrastructure, regulatory reform, and the role of critical minerals in supporting rural America.
Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses supply chain challenges facing agriculture as snow, sleet and ice threaten most of the Eastern U.S.