RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP

Monday, August 7, 2023

10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT

AARP state directors return to take your calls and answer your questions during this live one-hour call-in show, sharing helpful insights and tips to help you and your family.

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Livestock

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As input costs continue to rise, diesel prices have held steady in recent weeks, according to energy analysts at GasBuddy.

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Washington Policy

Rollins to Highlight Farm Economy and Trade in Kansas City Visit

The USDA is moving to close the farm trade gap through promotion, missions, and stronger export financing.

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Firm to Farm

Firm to Farm: IRS Moves Toward Electronic Disbursements (and Payments)

Farm legal and taxation expert Roger McEowen explains the IRS’s shift to electronic payments and disbursements, and what it means for upcoming tax filings.

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