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Trade
Trump’s Argentine Beef Import Plan Sparks Rancher Backlash
Cattle groups say additional imports would offer little relief for consumers but could erode rancher confidence as the industry begins to rebuild herds.
October 21, 2025 11:06 AM
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Rural Money
The ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Depreciation Rule’s Impact on Gifted Ag Equipment
October 20, 2025 03:45 PM
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Agriculture
Government Shutdown’s Impact on Ag Grows as Trade Trouble Pressures Grain Prices, Dairy Market Access
October 20, 2025 12:46 PM
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Washington Policy
All Eyes on Capitol Hill: House lawmakers scramble to meet President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
July 02, 2025 11:15 AM
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Washington Policy
BREAKING NEWS: Big, Beautiful Bill Passes Senate and Heads Back To House
Vice President JD Vance was tie-breaking vote
July 01, 2025 12:39 PM
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USDA
USDA’s yearly SNAP error rates slightly dip amid “Big, Beautiful Bill” approaching deadline
July 01, 2025 10:36 AM
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Washington Policy
Ranching Tax Relief: California producer weighs in on death tax and Big Beautiful Bill
June 30, 2025 01:02 PM
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Immigration
Trump Administration working on a “temporary pass” for illegal farmworkers
June 30, 2025 10:58 AM
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Washington Policy
Senate makes changes to the “Big, Beautiful Bill"; Speaker Mike Johnson ready for return to Washington
June 30, 2025 10:41 AM
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Washington Policy
Champions of Rural America: Rep. Valadao offers update on Farm Worker Modernization Act
June 26, 2025 03:16 PM
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Washington Policy
Mississippi Farm Bureau members made their voices heard on Capitol Hill!
June 26, 2025 11:37 AM
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U.S. Farm Bill
Could the “Big, Beautiful Bill” put the Farm Bill passage in jeopardy?
June 26, 2025 10:34 AM
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Washington Policy
The President’s team is confident that the “Big, Beautiful Bill” will pass quickly before July 4th deadline
June 26, 2025 10:06 AM
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Washington Policy
Checking The Boxes: Senate lawmakers are racing the clock to pass the “Big, Beautiful Bill”
June 25, 2025 12:02 PM
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Washington Policy
Senate parliamentarian approves of the Ag Committee’s revised cost-share provision of SNAP
June 25, 2025 11:34 AM
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Washington Policy
NCBA grassroots cattle producers advocate for “Big, Beautiful Bill” passage
June 25, 2025 10:55 AM
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Currey McCullough
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U.S. Farm Bill
“We need certainty in agriculture": American Agri-Women brought their issues to Capitol Hill
June 24, 2025 11:08 AM
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World News
Oil prices tumble overnight after the ceasefire announcement in Iran
June 24, 2025 10:03 AM
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2023 Farm Bill
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U.S. Farm Bill
Farm Bill Debate Continues As Rising Federal Debt Pressures Agriculture
House ag leaders had hoped to get the Farm Bill voted on by Easter, but no dates have been secured just yet.
March 16, 2026 01:01 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Washington Policy
Ohio Farm Bureau President: Rising Oil Prices Highlight Urgent Need for Ethanol Expansion
March 11, 2026 03:34 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Washington Policy
Former Ag Secretary Dan Glickman Discusses Farm Policy, Subsidies, Washington Gridlock, and His New Book
March 11, 2026 11:24 AM
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Marion Kirkpatrick

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State & Local Policy
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Weather News
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Issues Emergency Declaration as Record Wildfires Threaten Nebraska Ranchers
Governor Jim Pillen joined us to share the latest on the Nebraska wildfires, discuss relief efforts, and outline considerations for producers navigating the ongoing situation.
March 19, 2026 12:51 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Firm to Farm
From Pasture to Plate: Navigating the New Legal Feudalism
March 17, 2026 10:00 AM
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Roger A. McEowen
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Agriculture
Tennessee Ag Spotlight: Holt Highlights TN Roots; TNFB Honors A Cotton Legacy; Supporting Youth in 4-H & FFA
March 13, 2026 02:46 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick

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