This week’s RURAL WRAP-UP covers the week of March 18-25, 2024.
For today’s top headlines, check out the RURAL RUNDOWN.
America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne stops by to discuss and perform her debut single, “Push Our Luck”
Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win America’s Got Talent, garnering more than 67 million views on the show’s YouTube.
Let’s meet a first-generation Tennessee farmer who says it’s a great way to live!
On this National Ag Day, RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arrender interviews first-generation farmer, Kyle Owen.
Arkansas is adding locally-raised proteins to its school cafeteria menus
Instead of getting a tray like the one you see above, Arkansas students will soon experience true farm-to-table food thanks to a new state initiative.
Farmed Certified: Anheuser-Busch adopts the “U.S. Farmed” seal on their packaging
Anheuser-Busch is the first company to adopt the “U.S. Farmed” seal on their packaging. American Farmland Trust CEO Dr. Beth Sauerhaft spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on what this seal represents, Anheauser-Busch’s involvement, and why companies should consider getting this certified seal.
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USDA Secretary faces tense budget questioning by House Appropriations Subcommittee
Things got heated on Capitol Hill last week as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee to discuss the USDA’s 2024-2025 budget.
Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) expressed concerns about increasing farm labor costs, urging Secretary Vilsack to advocate for American farmers.
