From trade agreements to farmland protection, there are a number of issues top of mind for farmers as we embark on a new year for agriculture.
President of Kentucky Farm Bureau, Eddie Melton spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on 2025 farmland production, rural development, and the industry’s priorities.
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