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Crops

USDA Projects Record Corn Crop, Higher Wheat Exports in September WASDE Report

Harvested acres are estimated at 90.0 million, making this year’s corn crop one of the largest since the 1930s.

September 12, 2025 12:38 PM

Tony St. James

USDA

Sec. Rollins met with Mississippi farmers ahead of her Oklahoma trip to talk New World Screwworm

September 12, 2025 12:19 PM

RFD-TV News Staff

Sustainability

North Carolina producer grows hemp to make sustainable fiber

September 12, 2025 11:50 AM

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Machinery

Farm equipment sales drop ahead of harvest as producers eye diesel costs, trade uncertainties

U.S. producers are holding off on equipment investments amid financial pressure, market uncertainty, a rising demand for diesel, and growing desperation for trade wins.

September 12, 2025 11:18 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

News

USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Flood and Wildfire-Impacted Livestock Producers

Assistance for losses due to flooding and wildfire on non-federally managed land

September 12, 2025 10:47 AM

Champions of Rural America

Champions of Rural America: Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho backs PLR recission, return of local land decisions

Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) joined us on Champions of Rural America to share his insights on upcoming changes to public land management and how they will benefit agriculture and the Western working class.

September 11, 2025 01:21 PM

RFD-TV News Staff

Agriculture News

USDA

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders addresses protecting U.S. farmland from China

“Arkansas was the first state in the country to kick a Chinese-owned company off of our farmland...”

July 08, 2025 03:23 PM

Crops

Peach Pickin’ Paradise! This Arkansas farm is giving consumers the sweetest summer experience

July 08, 2025 03:22 PM

RFD-TV News Staff

USDA

Sec. Rollin’s New Plan Looks To Crack Down And Safeguard Ag Land From Foreign Threats

July 08, 2025 12:25 PM

Washington Policy

Trade

It’s in China’s best interest to negotiate tariffs, according to lawmakers

April 14, 2025 10:16 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

Washington Policy

The White House is contemplating making adjustments to the port fee plan on Chinese ships

April 11, 2025 10:59 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

Immigration

Sen. Tracey Mann is pushing for more permanent action on border security

April 11, 2025 10:24 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

World News

The Ukraine Report

The Ukraine Report: Producers are turning to goat farming for diversification opportunities

November 14, 2024 09:28 AM

RFD-TV News Staff

World News

A new strain of HPAI has hit an Australian poultry farm, totaling seven detections in the country

June 18, 2024 12:07 PM

Food & Drink

Disparity at Our Doorstep: Reports show tandem rise in U.S. food insecurity, record use of food delivery apps

Global food prices inched upward for the third consecutive month according to the latest FAO Food Price Index. While some Americans struggle to source their next meal, others are ordering high-priced food delivery straight to their door more than ever before.

June 07, 2024 03:40 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

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