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Schedule Change Spring 2025 - “Rural Evening News” - 30sec

Starting 4/28/25: expanding to Fridays – 7 PM ET, M–F

April 17, 2025 10:30 AM

Rural America’s most important evening newscast is expanding to Fridays. Coverage of stories that are important to you – now every weeknight, at 7 PM ET. We’re growing our lineup; serving rural America.

Latest News Stories
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Crops
Invasive Mealybug Threatens Louisiana Sugarcane Despite Strong Crop Outlook
Experts say the invasive pest has the potential to cause significant crop losses.
July 28, 2026 03:00 PM
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Craig Gautreaux
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Firm to Farm
Firm to Farm: Understanding the Special Tax Rules for H-2A Agricultural Workers
As labor shortages continue to reshape production agriculture, H-2A employment will likely remain an essential part of many farming operations. But the program’s payroll tax rules differ significantly from those applicable to domestic agricultural employees.
July 28, 2026 02:30 PM
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Roger A. McEowen
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Business
CSX Embargo Disrupts Soybean Deliveries to Alabama Processor
CSX grain carloads have remained stable, but train speeds have slowed and origin dwell times have increased.
July 28, 2026 02:00 PM
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Tony St. James
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U.S. Farm Bill
Farm Groups Urge Senate to Advance Farm Bill Before August Recess
Senate lawmakers push for stronger specialty crop support as Farm Bill negotiations continue and farmers urge Congress to act before the August recess.
July 28, 2026 01:30 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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FarmTech
Ohio Farm Bureau Praises EPA Data Center Permit Decision
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Evan Callicoat says the proposal would have allowed a general permit for data center companies rather than reviewing projects individually.
July 28, 2026 01:00 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Crops
China Soybean Buying, Hot Weather Could Set the Next Direction for Grain Prices
Grain markets are watching China’s soybean buying commitments and worsening Corn Belt weather as analysts assess the outlook for crop yields, prices, and U.S. supply heading into harvest.
July 28, 2026 12:30 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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USDA
Markets Move as USDA Advances Phased Border Reopening to Mexican Cattle Imports
Officials plan to resume cattle imports through an Arizona port beginning Aug. 24.
July 28, 2026 12:05 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Firm to Farm
Firm to Farm: Digital Assets and Blockchain
While blockchain technology is not replacing wills and trusts, it is creating new planning opportunities and new risks that estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors should understand.
July 28, 2026 11:11 AM
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Roger A. McEowen
USDA
USDA
USDA: Rollins Announces New CIS Program Agreement for Meat Processors with State of Georgia
Under the agreement, Georgia may inspect meat products produced in participating establishments for shipment throughout the United States.
July 28, 2026 10:00 AM
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Livestock
Dry Pastures Continue Limiting U.S. Cattle Herd Expansion
Austin Rice with Specialty Risk Insurance explains the fire recovery claims process and shares steps producers can take to protect their operation before losses occur.
July 28, 2026 09:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Trade
Panama Canal Growth Faces El Niño Shipping Risks
Possible El Niño conditions could slow grain shipments through the key export route.
July 28, 2026 08:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Rural Money
Large Wheat Options Trade Targets Sharp Price Rally
A major Kansas City wheat options trade is fueling speculation that some traders are positioning for higher prices.
July 28, 2026 07:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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USDA
Beef Herd Shrinks While Replacement Heifers Increase Slightly
USDA’s July inventory report points to cautious herd rebuilding despite continued supply constraints.
July 28, 2026 06:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Business
Land O’Lakes: High-Protein Diets and GLP-1 Trends Creates New Growth Opportunities for Dairy
Land O’Lakes President of Dairy Foods Heather Anfang discusses evolving consumer eating habits and the company’s investment in expanding dairy protein production.
July 27, 2026 04:30 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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USDA
Catfish Farms Shift Ponds Toward Rebuilding Future Supplies
Producers are expanding fingerling production as the industry works to strengthen future fish supplies.
July 27, 2026 04:12 PM
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Tony St. James