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

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

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
Young farmer Elizabeth Bergschneider explains how Monil Virtual Fences supports her family’s succession planning and helps the next generation manage the farm remotely.
CoBank says beef-on-dairy is playing a major role in the changing market.
Soy Transportation Coalition’s Mike Steenhoek discusses how rising diesel costs affect grain delivery decisions and how farmers can use their free calculator to compare transportation costs and protect profitability.
USDA Selects Eight Projects Representing More Than $1.3 Billion in American Fertilizer Manufacturing Investment to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers
Jess Peterson says January could bring a strong start if global pressures ease.
Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas discusses the Harvest Fuel Relief program, producers’ financial pressures, and next steps for farm legislation.
The special provision giving producers the higher of ARC or PLC for 2025 will not continue next year.
Higher shipping costs could make U.S. grain less competitive overseas.
The planned UAE facility could create a new annual export outlet for American corn growers.
Slower exports and stronger foreign competition are weighing on the U.S. pork sector.
AFBF Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Faith Parum says Title I commodity payment rates are expected in November. Producers should watch for USDA application details and contact local FSA offices.
The fire burned nearly 160,000 acres as the community rallied to protect homes and ranches.
ASFMRA’s Spencer Smith discusses farmland lease negotiations and the financial considerations facing landowners and farm operators as they head into the 2027 crop year.
Both versions would set a minimum for program funds used to buy American commodities.
The proposed deal would combine nearly half of U.S. rail traffic under one railroad.