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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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World News
Poor Wheat Quality Pushes Chinese Grain into Feed
China is using more wheat for livestock feed, putting it in greater competition with corn.
October 14, 2026 08:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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USDA
USDA FTC Seek Farmer Reports on Equipment Competition
USDA and the FTC are asking producers to share firsthand experiences with equipment sales and repair restrictions.
October 14, 2026 07:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Rural Money
Farm Credit Stress Eases As Crop Prices Improve
Higher corn and soybean prices helped improve farm loan repayment conditions during the third quarter.
October 14, 2026 06:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Crops
Illinois Pumpkin Crop Holds Strong Despite Growing Season Challenges
Growers dealt with heat and pest issues as U.S. production continues to climb.
October 13, 2026 05:30 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Rural Lifestyle
Idaho Reclaims World Record by Serving 1,400 Pounds of French Fries
Boise Potato Days reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of french fries.
October 13, 2026 05:00 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Rural Money
U.S. Farm Debt Tops $605 Billion, but Reports Suggest It May Exceed USDA Estimates
U.S. farm debt has topped $605 billion, but vendor financing and other nontraditional lending may mean USDA estimates do not capture the full amount owed.
October 13, 2026 04:33 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Energy
Stored Nutrients Could Help Vineyards Cut Fertilizer Use
Vines store nutrients that can carry into the following growing season.
October 13, 2026 04:00 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Business
Selling Calves at Weaning or Holding Longer? LRP Can Help Manage Price Risk
As fall weaning begins, Jake Charleston explains how Livestock Risk Protection can establish a price floor for calves while allowing producers to benefit if markets rise.
October 13, 2026 03:30 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Crops
Fifth-Generation Michigan Farmer Matt Frostic Takes the Helm at NCGA
Matt Frostic is bringing a farm-level perspective to E15, trade, the Farm Bill, and new corn markets as the new leader of the National Corn Growers Association.
October 13, 2026 03:01 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Energy
Farmers Face Higher Diesel Costs As Supplies Remain Tight
Federal efforts are underway to bring more diesel into North America.
October 13, 2026 02:00 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Business
A Better Way to Clear Field Edges? The Hidden Risks of Tree Trimming on the Farm
Limb Buster founder Ryan Glenn explains how equipment-mounted saws can help farmers trim trees along fence rows and field edges from inside the cab.
October 13, 2026 01:26 PM
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RFD-TV NEWS STAFF
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Markets
USDA Raises Corn Yield Forecast as Farmers Navigate Uneven Harvest Conditions
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities discusses fall harvest conditions, USDA’s October WASDE report, grain demand, and post-harvest storage.
October 13, 2026 01:00 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Rural Money
NRCS Lowers Barriers As Conservation Decisions Move Locally
NRCS is easing participation requirements and shifting more conservation decisions to the state level.
October 13, 2026 11:05 AM
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Tony St. James
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USDA
USDA: After Trump’s EO, States Should Review Wolf Management Policies and Strengthen Engagement with Ranchers
Secretary Rollins urged state partners to review their wolf management policies, strengthen engagement with livestock producers, and work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address wolf predation.
October 13, 2026 10:52 AM
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Markets
China Feed Mills Cut Corn As Substitutes Expand
Lower-cost grains are replacing corn in livestock feed as China’s hog sector weakens.
October 13, 2026 10:00 AM
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Tony St. James