Women in Ag Spotlight: How Mentorship and Partnerships Fuel the Future Generation in Agriculture

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (RFD NEWS) — It’s International Women’s Week, and Kirbe Schnoor caught up with two rising leaders in the industry at Commodity Classic, Elizabeth Duncan of Nationwide and Traci Via of Agriculture Future of America, to discuss the remarkable impact that women continue to have on agriculture.

In their conversation, Duncan and Via discussed the power of partnerships, mentorship, and supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

Together, they emphasized that when organizations come together, they empower and fuel the future of agriculture.

Related Stories

Concrete slab with large cracks, flags of the USA and China. Abstract concept of a break in relations and conflict problems.

Trade

China Ag Commitments Offer New Export Market Signals

RealAg Radio Host Shaun Haney joins us to discuss the latest U.S.-China ag trade agreements, market reaction, and what producers should watch moving forward.

May 18, 2026 10:37 AM

Tony St. James

On The Record

On the Record Ep. 62 | Frankie Ballard Talks Faith, Family, Life Stability, and Performs “Homebody”

May 15, 2026 07:30 PM

Currey McCullough

Washington Policy

Trump Administration Rolls Back Biden-Era Grazing Rule

Public lands advocates say the repeal could ease regulatory pressure on ranchers.

May 15, 2026 01:05 PM

Neal Burnette-Irwin

Hunggate Fire_photo by Logan Marshall_1920x1080.jpg

Weather News

Hunggate Fire Burns 14,000 Acres in the Texas Panhandle

ASFMRA’s Paul Burgener shares updates on the Hunggate Fire, Panhandle wildfire conditions, infrastructure damage and potential impacts to agriculture in the region.

May 15, 2026 11:14 AM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Women In Ag Women’s History Month

Marion Kirkpatrick

Marion is a digital content manager for RFD News and FarmHER + RanchHER. She started working for Rural Media Group in May 2022, bringing a decade of digital experience in broadcast media and some cooking experience to the team.

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Livestock

First Case of New World Screwworm Detected in Coahuila, Mexico

The Texas Department of Agriculture confirmed a New World Screwworm case about 119 miles from the Texas border, near Zapata, Texas, and north and west of the Rio Grande Valley.

May 01, 2026 11:20 AM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Crops

#PLANT26: Tennessee Row-Crop Farmers See Rapid Planting Progress After Much-Needed Rain

Tennessee corn and soy farmer Josh Ogle joins us to discuss rapid planting progress in the state, improving moisture conditions, and early crop development challenges in the MidSouth region.

April 30, 2026 05:12 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Rural Money

Rural Money: New USDA Base Acre Plan Could Reshape Program Decisions This Fall, Neiffer Says

Paul Neiffer joined us to explain how USDA’s base acre expansion will be calculated, outline key deadlines for farmers, and discuss how the changes tie into farm program decisions and the broader Farm Bill outlook.

April 30, 2026 04:51 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

FarmTech

Purdue Long-Term Farm Study Finds Precision Ag ROI Not Guaranteed Across Operations

Chad Fiechter joins us to discuss Purdue’s precision ag study, challenges in capturing value from technology, and what farmers should consider when investing in and adopting these tools.

April 30, 2026 04:40 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Energy

Slower Ethanol Production Offset by Export Surge and Steady Demand Signals

Ethanol demand held together last week, but lower production and thinner stocks put more focus on export strength. Production capacity is also strengthening over time and benefiting soybean farmers.

April 30, 2026 01:38 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Trade

AFBF Economist: USDA Efforts to Boost Fertilizer Supply Will Not Ease Short-Term Price Pressure on Farmers

Farm Bureau Economist Dr. Faith Parum discusses USDA’s efforts to expand fertilizer capacity, signals for farm profitability, and AFBF’s Farm Bill expectations.

April 30, 2026 01:22 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Women in Ag Spotlight: How Mentorship and Partnerships Fuel the Future Generation in Agriculture

Nationwide’s Elizabeth Duncan and Traci Via with Agriculture Future of America highlight the impact of women in agriculture and how mentorship and partnerships empower future farmers and ranchers.