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Washington Policy

How are lawmakers working to get the “skinny” Farm Bill across the finish line?

October 10, 2025 10:21 AM

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Washington Policy

“Farmers are at a breaking point”: Farm Bureau sends a message to Congress on emergency relief

October 10, 2025 10:09 AM

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Crops

Washington’s Pear Crop Yield Increases by 60% Year-Over-Year

October 09, 2025 04:33 PM

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FFA Convention 2025

Streaming Schedule: 98th National FFA Convention (2025)

October 29 – November 1, 2025

October 09, 2025 03:13 PM

Washington Policy

Sec. Brooke Rollins: Farmer aid will be held up until the shutdown ends

October 09, 2025 02:53 PM

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Livestock

Are Cattle Producers Ready if New World Screwworm Crosses the Border?

Large animal veterinarian Dr. Rosalyn Biggs with Oklahoma State University warns producers may not be prepared for the real threat of New World Screwworm.

October 09, 2025 01:10 PM

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Agriculture News

Crops

Wisconsin soybean growers went to the U.S. Capitol to promote trade growth

July 23, 2025 11:51 AM

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USDA

Sec. Rollins announces the “Great American Farmers Market” event

The event will be hosted during National Farmers Market Week and will run this summer from Sunday, August 3 to Friday, August 8, daily from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET.

July 23, 2025 10:15 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Crops

The National Cotton Council says that crop acreage is down belt-wide

“It’s a down crop across the board.”

July 22, 2025 01:42 PM

Washington Policy

High-Path Avian Flu

Could egg prices stabilize before Easter?

March 24, 2025 11:39 AM

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Washington Policy

Lawmakers’ letter to Pres. Trump: Keep ag in mind with trade policy discussions

March 24, 2025 10:31 AM

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National FFA Organization

FFA’s Scott Stump comments on how the dismantling of the Department of Education affects the organization

March 24, 2025 09:56 AM

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World News

Markets

China’s Coal-Based Ethanol Threatens Global Biofuel Market Balance

Coal-based ethanol could weaken long-term export demand for corn-based fuels.

April 08, 2026 10:00 AM

Tony St. James

Immigration

New Adverse Wage Rules Partially Fix Labor Issues

New wage rules improve accuracy but may still raise labor costs.

April 08, 2026 06:00 AM

Tony St. James

Trade

Corn Inspections Lead Weekly Exports as China Reenters U.S. Grain Market, Resumes Canada Trade Talks

Strong corn and China-driven demand support the pace of U.S. grain exports. RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses Canada-China agricultural trade talks.

April 07, 2026 03:16 PM

Tony St. James

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