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Rotational Grazing Can Strengthen Soil and Farm Margins
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (174+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. (RFD NEWS) " Rotational grazing is gaining attention as livestock producers look for ways to improve pasture performance and protect margins. A report from Ag America Lending said the practice can support soil health, improve forage use, and help…...
Livestock Conservancy's 2026 List Shows Progress for At-Risk Breeds
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (261+ words) PITTSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA (RFD News) " The Livestock Conservancy is continuing its work to protect agricultural animals across the U. S. , focusing on more than 180 breeds. The group recently released its 2026 Conservation Priority List, which ranks breeds based on their risk of extinction....
USDA Funds Purdue Research on Fogging System to Slow Spread of Bird Flu
2+ week, 4+ day ago (175+ words) RFD-TV USDA Funds Purdue Research on Fogging System to Slow Spread of Bird Flu $2 million project tests fogging system to stop the virus in poultry facilities WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA (RFD News) " The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $2 million into…...
Tennessee Researchers Work to Bring Back Bobwhite Quail
3+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) HARDEMAN COUNTY, TENN. (RFD News) " Tennessee's bobwhite quail population has declined sharply over the past several decades, falling nearly 90 percent since the 1950s. Researchers say there are multiple reasons for the quail's disappearance, noting land development and changes in agricultural practices…...
Soil View Expert: Soil Testing Now Essential to Stretch Fertilizer Dollars
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (233+ words) RFD-TV Soil View Expert: Soil Testing Now Essential to Stretch Fertilizer Dollars Soil View's Chris Nelson explains why soil testing is essential, how it enhances nutrient management, and why growers should focus on data-driven strategies to guide planting and fertilization…...
Conservation Funding and Soil Health Programs in North American Agriculture
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (348+ words) Farm HER Amanda Freund of Freund Family Farms transforms dairy cattle's manure into biodegradable planters called "Cow Pots" that they use and sell in their horticulture business. WASHINGTON, D. C. (RFD NEWS) " The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation funding continues to grow,…...
New Documentary Highlights Ranchers' Struggle with Livestock Loss and Wolf Policy in the West
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (350+ words) A Mexican wolf howling on a rock in the forest. HERMISTON, OREGON (RFD NEWS) " There is a growing call to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act, as producers across the Western U. S. report increased livestock depredation and push…...
National Ag Day: EPA Works to Restore Regulatory Balance Between Agricultural and Environmental Priorities
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (260+ words) RFD-TV National Ag Day: EPA Works to Restore Regulatory Balance Between Agricultural and Environmental Priorities EPA Administrator Scott Mason shares updates on farm equipment regulations, regional accomplishments, and federal efforts supporting agriculture in honor of National Ag Day. WASHINGTON, D. C. (RFD…...
Pennsylvania in "Crisis Mode" as Bird Flu Outbreaks Surge, Prompting Expanded State Response
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (355+ words) LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA (RFD NEWS) " The current outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been ongoing for four years, beginning in January 2022. Now, we are hearing about a rash of commercial outbreaks in Pennsylvania. The uptick has prompted renewed concern…...
Pollination Costs Shift Across Crop Regions in 2025
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) Ripe almonds nuts on an almond tree ready to harvest. WASHINGTON, D. C. (RFD NEWS) " Pollination expenses moved unevenly across specialty crops in 2025, with almond growers facing sharply higher costs while several fruit sectors saw declining rates, according to USDA National Agricultural…...