Lifestyle

Spring Staple: If you live in Texas and eat shrimp, it might’ve come from this farmer!

June 02, 2025 11:30 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Springtime in Texas is crawfish time!

Aaron Permenter is more than happy to flood his fields on the off season to grow this southern delicacy for friends and family.

Related Stories
nelson and villa_25-Challenge-D2-Takeoff-PMoore-19-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg
B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup
presented by 5-hour ENERGY
Nelson, Villa pace second Elimination Match; Davis, Klein sneak into Knockout Round
Bass Pro anglers Ron Nelson and Martin Villa of Team O’Reilly Auto Parts secured the win in Elimination Match 2 of the B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup, thanks to a dominant final frame on the lower St. Clair River.
August 26, 2025 10:04 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
0JV7oyO8.jpg
Feel Good Stories
Nebraska Agrability helped this producer and first responder recover after a livestock accident
August 25, 2025 02:48 PM
GTTS-Neenah-D1-Takeoff-PMoore-05-2x1-1-1000x500.jpg
B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup
presented by 5-hour ENERGY
HIGHLIGHTS: B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup, Elimination Match 1 - Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025
Check out some of the livestream highlights from Challenge Elimination Round 1 on St. Claire Lake in Port Huron, Michigan. This is the first of four Cups in the Fishing Clash Team Series, which you can catch LIVE only on RFD-TV.
August 25, 2025 02:39 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
rjI5T0dI.jpg
Rural Lifestyle
Robert Hill is Tennessee’s 2025 Young Farmer of the Year!
August 25, 2025 02:20 PM
8HhEyhkG.jpg
Market Day Music
Country artist Sara Douga stopped by to talk rural roots and her musical journey
August 25, 2025 02:06 PM
MLF-ChallengeCupLogo_UnderwaterTopBkgd_1920x1080.jpg
Major League Fishing
TUNE-IN LIVE: Major League Fishing’s Challenge Cup Continues This Week
Monday-Friday at 2:30 PM ET
August 24, 2025 09:52 PM
Load More

Crawfish Crawfish
RFD NEWS STAFF
RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

rollins and cali farmer_USDA_AFBF Convention.png
Agriculture
Rollins Highlights Key Policy Issues Like Nationwide Year-Round E15 Sales as AFBF Convention Continues
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said permanent access to the higher ethanol blend would provide farmers with much-needed certainty while supporting domestic crop demand.
January 13, 2026 01:31 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
food price outlook 1280.jpg
News
Consumer Inflation Inches Upward in December
Food prices increased in December, but not as much as expected, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
January 13, 2026 12:46 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
Au6sURbg.jpg
Markets
WASDE Boosts Corn, Pressures Soybeans, Wheat, and Cotton
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities joined us to provide analysis on the January WASDE report and expectations for grain markets going forward.
January 13, 2026 12:34 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
WASDE REPORT GRAPHIC
Crops
USDA Forecasts Record U.S. Corn Crop, Higher Ending Stocks in January WASDE Report
Market reaction was bearish for corn and soybeans, with analysts noting that abundant supplies amid tepid demand could keep price pressure on agricultural commodities.
January 12, 2026 03:51 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
max_AFBF_2026 farm dog of the year.png
Feel Good Stories
Meet Max, the Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farm Dog of the Year!
The Farm Bureau’s honor highlights the important role farm dogs play on operations across the country, serving as dependable workers and trusted companions.
January 12, 2026 03:10 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
on7WpsiA.jpg
Crops
Grain Transportation Mixed As Rail Slows, Barges Surge
Logistics capacity remains available, but winter volatility favors flexible delivery and marketing plans. NGFA President Mike Seyfert provides insight into grain transportation trends, trade policy, and priorities for the year ahead.
January 12, 2026 02:52 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
Load More
Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
opry live lockup_1920x1080.png
Mollie B
251125_GR_DailyVincent0645.jpg
ChrisAndTaylorMalpass_wPhotoCredit_1920x1080.jpg
TwistedSkillet_SeanWithGrill-Smiling_1920x1080.jpg
Opry Live on RFD-TV Presented by John Deere
Opry Live is the premier weekly broadcast and livestream of the Grand Ole Opry, featuring country music superstars, legends, and rising talent performing on stage in Nashville.
Mollie B Polka Party
Join popular polka performer Mollie Busta as she hosts the weekly “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD Network! The one-hour program features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide variety of ethnic styles, recorded on location at music festivals across the country.
Dailey & Vincent Show
Brought to you by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms, join dynamic bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent as they welcome scores of fabulous bluegrass, country, and gospel music acts as special guests. Loads of laughs, your favorite guests galore, and lots of good times are guaranteed. Don’t miss all the fun!
Malpass Brothers Show
Enjoy traditional country music from modern-day troubadours The Malpass Brothers. Each episode stars the brother duo of Chris & Taylor Malpass along with a featured celebrity guest– and loads of clever humor.
Twisted Skillet
Twisted Skillet brings a straightforward, hands-on approach to kitchen television, rooted in food and fire. Hosted by Texas chef Sean Koehler, the series explores open-fire outdoor cooking techniques, regional ingredients, and the people who raise, prepare, and inspire the food found across America.

ALL SHOWS