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Enter The 2013 Farm Bureau Photo Contest

May 20, 2013

The 2013 Farm Bureau® Photo contest is a coordinated effort between American Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. This contest is open to all state and county Farm Bureau members and staff over the age of 18 at the time of entry, including professional photographers.
We are holding this contest to obtain usable and appropriate photos which accurately portray today’s agriculture and safe practices of farmers and ranchers for future publications and promotions. Photos are being accepted in the following categories:
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GFM: Georgia Ag Teachers

May 16, 2013

May 15, 2013. In Monroe County, Georgia, students have some of the best Ag teachers in the country. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

U of TN: 4-H'ers Teach Others How To Be A Mentor

Apr 26, 2013

April 25, 2013. From the Univ. of TN Institute of Ag, 4-H'ers can teach how anyone can be a mentor. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

Equine: KY Equine Youth Festival

Apr 25, 2013

April 24, 2013. A trip to Kentucky to celebrate the horse at the Kentucky Equine Youth Festival. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

So Plains Farm Show: Heavy Built

Apr 22, 2013

April 19, 2013 RURAL TV spoke with Heavy Built at the Southern Plains Farm Show in Oklahoma City.

So Plains Farm Show: Hustler Mowers

Apr 22, 2013

April 19, 2013 RURAL TV spoke with Hustler Mowers at the Southern Plains Farm Show in Oklahoma City.

So Plains Farm Show: Precision Manufacturing

Apr 22, 2013

April 19, 2013. RURAL TV spoke with Precision Manufacturing at the Southern Plains Farm Show in Oklahoma City.

So Plains Farm Show: John Deere

Apr 22, 2013

April 19, 2013 RURAL TV spoke with John Deere at the Southern Plains Farm Show in Oklahoma City.

So Plains Farm Show: Branson Tractors

Apr 22, 2013

April 19, 2013 RURAL TV spoke with Branson Tractors at the Southern Plains Farm Show in Oklahoma City.

PBR: Cody Nance

Apr 18, 2013

Cody Nance in the championship round en route to winning the bass pro chute in Louisville, KY

UT: Farmers' Market Boot Camp

Apr 17, 2013

April 16, 2013. UT helps vendors learn to farm through their farmers' market boot camp program. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com

Cargill Funds Veterinary Scholarships

Apr 17, 2013

Cargill is funding seven college scholarships for veterinary students.
Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to those graduating with their vet degree in 2014.
Winners will have the opportunikty to attend the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference.
Applications are due by June 14.
For more information, go to: http://FOUNDATION.AABP.ORG/CARGILL

Kubota: Blessing For a Farm

Apr 15, 2013

April 12, 2013. Kubota's plan for giving away a tractor resulted in a blessing for a farm dedicated to kids. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

Antique Farm Collection

Apr 15, 2013

April 12, 2013. A Georgia couple turns their love for antique farm equipment into an amazing collection. More news and videos at: www.myruraltv.com.

Southern Plains Farm Show

Apr 12, 2013

THOUSANDS OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN THE MIDWEST WILL SOON BE HEADING TO OKLAHOMA CITY...
THE SOUTHERN PLAINS FARM SHOW BEGINS THURSDAY APRIL 18 AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK.
DOZENS OF EXHIBITORS WILL BE ON HAND.. SHOWING OFF THE LATEST IN FARM EQUIPMENT.. AG-CHEMICALS.. AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE CROP YIELDS.. AND INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY ON YOUR FARM OR RANCH.
THE SOUTHERN PLAINS FARM SHOW KICKS OFF THURSDAY APRIL 18 AND RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY APRIL 20 AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK.. JUST OFF INTERSTATE 44 IN OKLAHOMA CITY.

Mule Day

Apr 08, 2013

A visit to the National Mule Day celebration in Columbia, TN

Improving Nutrition

Apr 08, 2013

Ag Secretary Vilsack shares a message about improving nutrition for children

Listening Session

Apr 04, 2013

An FDA listening session in Georgia on proposed rules for the produce industry

Horse Health

Apr 04, 2013

Horse health and a new Merck program called "Horse Care for Life"

Planting Progress

Apr 04, 2013

The USDA reports on their knowledge of 2013 planting progress

Bushwacker

Apr 04, 2013

Bushwacker extends the PBR record, bucking off 40 consecutive riders.

Hurricane Ditcher

Apr 02, 2013

RURAL TV caught up with Hurricane Ditcher at the National Farm Machinery Show

War Against Obesity

Mar 29, 2013

The U.S. military’s war against obesity and a healthier America

Vilsack Nutrition

Mar 25, 2013

Ag Secretary Vilsack is busy spreading a health message on the road

New Holland

Mar 22, 2013

RURAL TV recently caught up with New Holland to learn about their latest products

California Avocados

Mar 22, 2013

Meet a California avocado grower

Food Pricing

Mar 21, 2013

The USDA reports on the latest food pricing

FMC's "Stand Up & Be Heard" Anthem Singing Contest

Mar 19, 2013

FMC Agricultural products is once again hosting its annual "Stand up & Be Heard" Anthem singing contest.
It provides agricultural students the chance to showcase their musical talents for a chance to win college scholarship prizes.
You must be a member of a national ag related student organization to enter.
Entries will be accepted through June 15, 2013.
For more information go to : http://www.fmccrop.com/grower/Anthem-Singing-Contest.aspx

America To Observe National Ag Day March 19

Mar 18, 2013

Generation after generation, America's farmers & ranchers work to provide food for our families, both at home, and around the world.
That's why this Tuesday, March 19.. America observes "National Ag Day 2013" with special celebrations in the nation's capitol.
Its mission is to encourage every American to understand how food and fiber products are produced, and to encourage career opportunities in the ag and food industry.
You can visit WWW.AGDAY.ORG for more information on the event.