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Aquaculture

20 Years After Rita, Southwest Louisiana’s Fishing Industry Fights to Survive—Can Aquaculture Bring It Back?

It’s been a decade since Hurricane Rita ripped through southwest Louisiana, and recovery has been a long, difficult process for many who have lived in the coastal area. Today, oyster farming offers a pearl of hope.

September 17, 2025 03:05 PM

RFD-TV News Staff

Washington Policy

Congress Pushes Forward on Spending Bills, Spotlights Farm Bill Wins with Renowned Rancher Kevin Kester

September 17, 2025 01:40 PM

RFD-TV News Staff

Washington Policy

RFA and AFBF Leaders Applaud EPA Proposal to Reallocate SRE Volumes

September 17, 2025 12:04 PM

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Crops

Lawmakers Reintroduce the Fertilizer Research Act

The Fertilizer Research Act, reintroduced by Sens. Grassley, Ernst, and Baldwin, would direct the USDA to study and publish public reports on competition and pricing trends in the fertilizer market.

September 16, 2025 05:08 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

News

National Milk Producers Federation on latest MAHA Report: “Federal policy recognizing what we knew all along”

September 16, 2025 02:25 PM

World News

WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Could Affect U.S. Aquaculture

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.

September 16, 2025 01:07 PM

Tony St. James

Agriculture News

U.S. Farm Bill

“Skinny” Farm Bill Planned for Fall

A slimmed-down Farm Bill is back on the table in Washington, with lawmakers pushing for a deal by Fall 2025. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas weighs in with his outlook.

July 18, 2025 01:03 PM

RFD-TV News Staff

USDA

USDA Launches Supplemental Relief Program: Danny Munch

July 17, 2025 04:32 PM

Machinery

Moly Manufacturing Emphasizes Safety and Efficiency

July 17, 2025 02:06 PM

Washington Policy

News

12,000 USDA employees have allegedly agreed to the Trump administration’s buyout terms

April 17, 2025 10:39 AM

U.S. Farm Bill

Virginia producers are pushing for Farm Bill urgency

April 17, 2025 10:27 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

News

Environmental groups sue the White House over climate change information on government websites

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

World News

Trade

Turning Up the Heat: Specialty crop growers are particularly worried about trade disruptions

January 22, 2025 10:55 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

Livestock

Mexican cattle imports could be reintroduced to the U.S., unleashing New World Screwworm

January 21, 2025 01:00 PM

RFD-TV News Staff

Washington Policy

In his first day, President Trump has highlighted some of his key international plans

January 21, 2025 12:02 PM

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