FarmTech
FarmTech is the RFD NEWS hub for the best and brightest new inventions and technology in the agriculture community. We want to showcase the operations, big and small, that are tinkering, assembling, and producing the future of farming and making the lives of Rural America easier.
From new ways to use AI in agriculture to advancements in GPS and drone technology to custom-built, one-off solutions devised by farmers working in their own shops to address everyday problems in crop and livestock production.
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller joined us to discuss data center expansion, farmland preservation, rural economic impacts, and imminent cattle biosecurity concerns affecting agriculture today.
The Farm Monitor takes us along to see how they’re leaning on technology to improve poultry production.
Tidal Grow Agri-Science joins us to celebrate Global Fertilizer Day, sharing how innovation continues to drive American agriculture forward.
Golden Harvest & GHX Soy Product Manager Ryan Dunsbergen tells us what farmers can expect when it comes to new soybean varieties for the new year.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke with RFD-TV’s own Susan Alexander this Monday morning on the Market Day Report to explain Arkansas’s recently passed giving lawmakers greater authority to sanction foreign ag-land ownership within the state.
Feed demand and premiums drive growth for the crop
Researchers say demand for green fertilizers continues growing alongside environmental regulations and rising consumer interest.
At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, growers explore new herbicide options, John Deere’s latest 8 Series tractors, and cutting-edge ag technology shaping the 2026 planting season. Here are some of RFD NEWS’ highlights from the event so far.
Hive Hugger: Wintertime beekeeping innovation improves colony survival, honey yields in cold weather
Beekeepers across the nation face a common challenge during winter—helping bee colonies survive the harsh conditions. Now, a new product developed by an innovated apiarist is changing the game. Enter, the Hive Hugger.
Wed, 9/3/25 – 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT
Jack Daniel’s will end its Cow Feeder Program, which served around 100 livestock operations near the distillery, and redirect spent grains to its anaerobic digester.
The ag machinery leader is betting that, by throwing the weight of their established brand behind this cutting-edge technology, more producers will be motivated to adopt it sooner rather than later.
