While testifying on Capitol Hill, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins spotlighted efforts to defend farmers and ranchers, including the dismissal of charges against South Dakota ranching family Charles and Heather Maude, and how USDA launched a new portal to report similar injustices, receiving over 100 submissions in just days.
The government has dropped federal criminal charges against the couple, which had been placed by the previous administration, claiming that they stole federal land for personal use.
Now, the matter is returned to where things stood before charges were brought.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the Small Tracts Act, how it benefits producers, and the big takeaways for rural landowners.
Interest has grown over the last five years as more dairies incorporate the beans into feed.
August 28, 2026 12:34 PM
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Watch the Husker Harvest Days 2026 Preview on Rural America Live, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on RFD-TV and RFD+
More consistent yields and fewer variables have made corn a safer option for some producers this season.
August 28, 2026 12:24 PM
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USDA projects stronger agricultural exports and a significantly smaller trade deficit as demand improves for U.S. commodities.
August 28, 2026 11:19 AM
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Shell condition and seasonal changes in lobster populations can create significant differences in quality and market value throughout the year.
August 28, 2026 10:00 AM
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The latest USDA numbers point to stable near-term pork supplies, while a smaller breeding herd could limit future production growth.
August 28, 2026 08:00 AM
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