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.
Healthcare leaders and advocates work to connect Georgia farmers with support resources to deal with increasing farm stress.
April 07, 2026 02:02 PM
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UNL’s Dr. Dirac Twidwell discusses wildfire recovery efforts in Nebraska and what producers should keep in mind in the days and weeks ahead.
April 07, 2026 01:52 PM
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Rich Nelson with Allendale joined us to break down early planting progress, market expectations, and what producers should keep an eye on as the season moves forward.
April 07, 2026 12:23 PM
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Tight global supply is likely to keep fuel and fertilizer costs elevated.
April 07, 2026 11:58 AM
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Smaller beekeepers may find opportunities despite ongoing colony health challenges.
April 07, 2026 08:00 AM
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Technology returns depend on management, not just adoption.
April 07, 2026 06:00 AM
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