News Agriculture Livestock

Unicorn in the Beef Business: Let’s meet NCBA leader, Russ Uselton!

August 12, 2025 11:31 AM •

Currey McCullough, RFD NEWS STAFF

For more than 60 years, ranchers have fueled beef demand through the Federation of State Beef Councils. States choose to invest voluntarily, supporting efforts at both the state and national levels.

Meet Russ Uselton, one of the Faces of the Federation.

Related Stories

FarmHER + RanchHER

Moriah Hunter – FarmHER Season 6, Episode 7

Premieres Tue, 9/3/24 – 9 PM ET | 8 PM CT | 7 PM MT | 6 PM PT

August 26, 2024 04:24 PM

·

Marion Kirkpatrick

Livestock

Rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd is expected to take years, CoBank says

August 23, 2024 12:17 PM

·

Texas Agriculture Matters

Let’s meet a Texas producer who knows a thing or two about poultry!

In Texas, there are about 800 contract broiler and turkey farms. RFD NEWS Correspondent Tammi Arender had the chance to meet with Jerry Moody, who has been in the chicken business all of his life.

August 13, 2024 12:36 PM

·

High-Path Avian Flu

Colorado reports largest outbreak of HPAI in the U.S. with 10 confirmed human cases

July 26, 2024 02:26 PM

·

Currey McCullough

High-Path Avian Flu

Moderna gets funding for an HPAI vaccine in humans

The U.S. government will give pharmaceutical company Moderna $176 million for a High-Path Avian Flu vaccine, Reuters reports.

July 02, 2024 11:15 AM

·

High-Path Avian Flu

Be Alert, Not Alarmed: Officials stress food supply remains safe amid HPAI

June 17, 2024 10:54 AM

·

Beef

Currey McCullough

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

California Bountiful

Discover a ‘Bountiful’ Selection of Farm-Fresh Goods and Gifts for Fall

Aubrey Aquino, producer and host of California Bountiful, joined us Tuesday to talk about their project, “Bountiful Finds.”

September 30, 2025 02:50 PM

·

Livestock

Dairy Feeling Price Pressures, But Producers Staying Cautiously Optimistic

Alan Bjerga, with the National Milk Producers Federation, joined us on Tuesday from Wisconsin with his Dairy Industry Outlook.

September 30, 2025 01:27 PM

·

Marion Kirkpatrick

Rural Health

Study: More than 30% of Rural Households Struggle with Internet Insecurity

Chris McGovern from Connected Nation joined us Tuesday to break down the findings and discuss their implications for rural America.

September 30, 2025 01:12 PM

·

Sustainability

RFA Continues Push for E15 in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom has until October 12 to sign a bill passed by the California state legislature allowing E15 sales.

September 30, 2025 12:59 PM

·

USDA

USDA Releases Final Grain Stocks Estimates

The Final Grain Stocks Report may be the last key figures we see if a government shutdown halts future updates.

September 30, 2025 12:25 PM

·

Crops

USDA, EPA Pledge Support for Sugarcane and Sugar Beets as Harvest Kicks Off

USDA and EPA officials aim to maintain America’s robust food supply while ensuring farmers have access to key resources and crop protection tools.

September 30, 2025 12:13 PM

·

Agriculture Shows

Top Crop

From soil to harvest. Top Crop is an all-new series about four of the best farmers in the world—Dan Luepkes, of Oregan, Illinois; Cory Atley, of Cedarville, Ohio; Shelby Fite, of Jackson Center, Ohio; Russell Hedrick, of Hickory, North Carolina—reveals what it takes for them to make a profitable crop. It all starts with good soil, patience, and a strong planter setup.

Champions of Rural America

Champions of Rural America is a half-hour dive into the legislative priorities for Rural America. Join us as we interview members of the Congressional Western Caucus to learn about efforts in Washington to preserve agriculture and tackles the most important topics in the ag industry on Champions of Rural America!