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Starting April 28, 2025:

Expanding to Fridays

New Time: 7 PM ET, M–F

Watch Rural Evening News to catch up on that day’s news surrounding agriculture and markets from across the world. Along with market news, our news staff will bring you news stories covering topics including auctions, cattle, farm equipment, ranch, real estate, and much more!

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