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.
AFBF Economist Faith Parum provides analysis and perspective on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program—what commodity growers should know and potential remedies for producers facing crop losses where that aid falls short.
January 08, 2026 02:45 PM
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In a post to social media, Trump said Venezuela will buy American agriculture products and will use the money from oil sales to make it happen.
January 08, 2026 11:51 AM
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Federal nutrition policy is signaling a stronger demand for whole foods produced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Consumer-facing guidance favors animal protein, but institutional demand may change little under existing saturated fat limits.
January 08, 2026 11:42 AM
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University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold joined us to share insights on building healthy habits and improving rural health in the year ahead.
January 07, 2026 02:16 PM
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Dr. Rosslyn Biggs with the Oklahoma State University Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine shares insight into biosecurity, preparedness, and animal health concerns facing livestock producers as New World screwworm outbreaks continue in Mexico.
January 07, 2026 12:57 PM
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Tennessee Rep. John Rose joined us to pay tribute to his friend and colleague, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a true Champion of Rural America.
January 07, 2026 12:20 PM
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