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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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Farm Monitor
Cotton Jassid Threat Returns to Georgia Crops
Experts warn pests could reduce yields and raise costs for producers
March 25, 2026 04:43 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Markets
ASFMRA: The Biggest Issues Impacting California Farmland Values
ASFMRA’s Tony Toso joins us with an update on California farmland values, ongoing market uncertainty, and key discussions shaping agriculture in the Golden State.
March 25, 2026 03:57 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Food & Drink
Summer Grilling Season Comes Early: Beef Demand Rises Ahead of Summer Grilling Season
Recent USDA reports show a steady feedlot supply despite growing consumer demand for beef, ahead of typical seasonal summer trends.
March 25, 2026 03:22 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Sustainability
New Documentary Highlights Ranchers’ Struggle with Livestock Loss and Wolf Policy in the West
Dave Duquette, founder of Western Justice, joined us to discuss wolf management, rancher concerns, efforts to return control to the states, and his upcoming documentary, “Wolves: True Conflict.”
March 25, 2026 02:48 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Crops
Stronger Citrus Crop Meets Harsh Water Reality in South Texas
Citrus production depends heavily on reliable irrigation, making water shortages a critical issue for South Texas growers moving forward.
March 25, 2026 01:47 PM
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Frank McCaffrey
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Travel
Family Roots Run Deep at Louisiana Century Farm, Produce Ridge
RFD NEWS Correspondent Tammi Arender takes us to Produce Ridge, where we meet Louisiana farmer Charles Holley as he continues a family legacy over 100 years old, and teaches his grandchildren the value of working the land.
March 25, 2026 01:11 PM
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Tammi Arender
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Washington Policy
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Fuel and Fertilizer Flows As White House Teases Major Policy Announcement
As farmers and ranchers navigate rising input costs, lawmakers are considering a roughly $15 billion aid package to help, which would be tied to the spending bill for the war with Iran.
March 25, 2026 12:46 PM
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Tony St. James
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Washington Policy
Senate Passes Fischer Bill to Fast-Track Wildfire Aid: ‘It’s important we start to address this immediately.’
After devastating wildfires swept through Nebraska, Sen. Deb Fischer is championing a bill to expedite the relief process for farmers and ranchers. She joins us with updates on recovery efforts, conditions on the ground, and how the ag community has stepped up to help.
March 25, 2026 10:58 AM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Trade
U.S. Wheat Export Costs Fall Across Key Routes
Lower costs improve competitiveness, but demand remains uncertain.
March 25, 2026 10:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Markets
As Biofuel Policy Clouds Soybean Crush Outlook, Capacity Expansion in Kansas Offers Bright Spot
Policy clarity will determine the trajectory of soybean crush demand, but producers in Kansas have shown that expanding local crush capacity strengthens basis and marketing options.
March 25, 2026 09:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Crops
Grain Inspections Show Solid Export Demand for Corn and Soybeans
Corn and soybean shipments continue to move at a steady pace as spring trade flows develop.
March 25, 2026 08:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Markets
Milk Production Rises As Herd Expansion Continues Nationwide
Growing milk supply may pressure prices ahead.
March 25, 2026 07:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Livestock
Egg Output Climbs As Layer Flocks Keep Growing
Bigger flocks are rebuilding egg and poultry supply.
March 25, 2026 06:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Business
Boxed Beef Prices Surge Early on Tight Supplies
Tight supplies are driving stronger early-year cattle prices.
March 25, 2026 05:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Firm to Farm
Firm to Farm: Navigating the Legal Complexities of Stray Voltage and Insurance Claims
The Mengel Dairy Farms case is a sobering reminder that “having insurance” is not the same as “having protection.”
March 24, 2026 03:09 PM
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Roger A. McEowen