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Remembering Dolly Parton
January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026
For rural Americans, Dolly Parton leaves behind more than songs. She leaves a blueprint for honoring your roots—by keeping the people and places close to your heart wherever life takes you.
American flags will be lowered across the country in honor of the country music legend.
In his tribute to Dolly Parton, RFD News Contributor Roger McEowen explores how her East Tennessee farm roots shaped her work, philanthropy, and values, while offering a lesson on the importance of farming.
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The December trade mission will connect American agriculture with buyers in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
The American Soybean Association warns proposed refinery exemptions could reduce biofuel demand and cut U.S. soybean crop value by more than $1 billion.
The new MILO contract gives sorghum producers a direct tool to manage price-spread risk, but liquidity and regional basis differences remain important factors.
Texas A&M researchers are studying whether prickly pear could offer drought-prone regions a new crop opportunity, but commercial markets and processing infrastructure still need development.
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says July heat kept pressure on the spring wheat crop this year, while drought took an even bigger toll on winter wheat.
New tariffs are raising concerns as longstanding USMCA market access issues continue.
Farm leaders say the timing of additional imports could put pressure on cattle prices.
Stronger wheat sales and a marketing-year high in shipments point to improving export demand.
Stronger renewable diesel incentives could support demand for soybean oil and other domestic feedstocks.
Changing trade rules can complicate investment, purchasing and long-term planning across agricultural supply chains.
Strong cattle prices and government payments are helping offset continued financial pressure in the crop sector.
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