Best Rural Radio Network Podcasts (2025)

Craig Walker is back from Nutrien to give us the latest from the Muchea market report. Plus we get the headlines from editor Darren Odea and Women In Farming share some exciting events that they are up too in the next few months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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National Rural News Wednesday July 16 15:43

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In today's National Rural News: Further details about the live sheep export phase out, aquatic weed spreads further and improving the taste of olives. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nine Radio

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Farmers plead for drought support 3:23

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Farmers in the parts of Southern New South Wales are calling for drought relief. The region has seen little to no rainfall in recent months, as drought conditions in South Australia and Victoria creep north. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Local M-P Steph Cooke, about the dry conditions in her Cootamundra electorate. Listen to the full intervi…

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Senate GOP ahead of first $9B rescissions package procedural vote restores funding for PEPFAR, rural public broadcasting 53:31

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Senate Republicans make changes to the rescissions bill to gain necessary Republican support ahead of the first procedural vote, restoring $400 million for PEPAR, the global anti-AIDS program and protecting funding for some rural public broadcasters; Inflation report from the Labor Dept – up 0.3% in June, an annual rate of 2.7%, highest since Febru…

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Livestock rebounds after Monday's sharp selloff | Channel Final Bell with Kyle Bumsted | July 15, 2025 13:14

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Grains were mixed on Monday with soybeans the leader to the downside. Livestock trade rebounded after Monday's selloff. Livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted breaks down Tuesday's trade.Topics:- Cattle rebound on positioning- Country movement and auctions- Key reversal up in corn- Soy lower despite big crush- Keys for trade the rest of this week…

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'My heart is broken': Court finds no duty of care owed to Torres Strait Islanders over climate change 29:59

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Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wheatbelt Survey Needs Growers Views on Carbon Market 14:26

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Lots of good stuff on Rural Focus this morning, we spoke with Renata from Wheatbelt NRM about webinars and survey they have launched and they need your help! Plus we caught up with RLF Agtech and Merrifield Real estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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National Rural News Tuesday July 15 15:42

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National Rural News Tuesday July 15 In today's National Rural News: Report into grape and wine sector handed down, renewed call for action on the major supermarkets, slow rebuild in flood ravaged outback Queensland -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudi…

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Wine industry welcomes report into purchasing practices 5:15

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The wine and grape sector is welcoming the findings of a review into its commercial and market practices. The probe has been looking at the relationship between growers, winemakers and retailers. It's found there are significant power imbalances in the supply chain and is recommending a mandatory purchasing code of conduct. Rural Editor Emily Minne…

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President Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia's trading partners unless there is a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine in 50 days 41:54

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President Trump is upping the ante with Russia to end its war with Ukraine. He made two announcements today: First--100 percent tariffs on any country that trades with Russia, unless a cease-fire is reached within in 50 days. And second---a deal with NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine. This comes as a bipartisan Senate bill that puts sanctions…

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The Steve Gruber Show, July 14, 2025 2:47:24

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The Steve Gruber Show with Steve GruberBy [email protected] (Author)

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Feeders down over $5 while grains finished mixed | Channel Final Bell with Ross Baldwin | July 14, 2025 13:12

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Feeder cattle settled over $5 lower on Monday, with some analysts wondering if it's the beginning of a downward slide for cattle. Meanwhile, grains finished mixed.Ross Baldwin with AgMarket.net breaks down Monday's trade.Grains back and forth to start the week Technical views on corn/soy Merc sells offAnswers in coming cattle reports?…

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Backpacker Carolina Wilga thanks rescuers after 11 nights lost in outback 30:00

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Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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National Rural News Monday July 14 15:42

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National Rural News Monday July 14 In today's National Rural News: Farmers question decisions allowing Lactalis and Fonterra merger, staff shortages in the meat processing sector, South Australian communities cut off by floodwaters -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodc…

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Dairy farmers concerns over dairy company merger 3:22

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Dairy farmers are raising concerns about plans to merge operations at two major dairy companies. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved French company Lactalis' bid to accquire Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. Both companies purchase and process raw milk from dairy farmers in Victoria and …

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Weekend Edition: Medicaid Provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Tariff Deadline Extended, and Young Progressives in Public Office 33:49

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about Medicaid provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," with Paragon Health Institute's Ryan Long and Center for Economic and Policy Research's Brandon Novick. Then, Politico trade reporter Daniel Desrochers discusses President Trump pushi…

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President Trump says, 'I've never seen anything like it," as he & First Lady survey deadly flood damage in Kerrville, TX 52:07

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President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump travel to Kerrville, Texas to see firsthand the damage from the catastrophic floods that killed at least 120 in the state's Hill Country, with another 170 still missing, meeting with first responders and local officials and promising help to recover and rebuild; federal judge in Maryland indicates s…

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The Steve Gruber Show, July 11, 2025 2:19:58

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The Steve Gruber Show with Steve GruberBy [email protected] (Author)

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Townsville grandparents call for change, 14 years after death of baby Mason Parker 29:59

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Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nutrien Joins RRR Network 14:44

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Big news, Nutrien is now apart of the RRR Network, and on the show today we found out about why this was such an important move. Plus we get the latest cattle report from Mt Barker with Jordan Dwyer and Phil Brooks from Whitfert is back to discuss fertilisers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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National Rural News Friday July 11 15:41

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National Rural News Friday July 11 In today's National Rural News: Lactalis and Fonterra given the go ahead to merge operations, Bega to close its peanut processing plants, tracking on-farm fatalities and deaths in real time -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See…

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Work underway to connect the entire country to Telstra's 5G network 4:58

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Telstra mobile towers across the nation are being upgraded or replaced to better accommodate the 5G network. The series of upgrades and new construction projects will be rolled out over the next 12 months. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Telstra Regional General Manager for Northern New South Wales Michael Marom about the work. See omnystudio.…

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Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship Exec Order by certifying class-action suit; Senate advances first judicial nomination of Pres. Trump's 2nd term; FBI HQ location fight upends Senate spending ... 51:36

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Federal judge blocks President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship nationwide by certifying a class action lawsuit; Senate takes up the first judicial nomination of the second Trump Administration, passing a procedural vote for Whitney Hermandorfer to be a federal appeals court judge for the 6th Circuit; Supreme Court Justice Keta…

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Markets Anticipate WASDE Report, React to Border Closure | Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo 13:01

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Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down today's market trade ahead of Friday's anticipated WASDE Report. Discussion also follows the re-closure of the US-Mexico border with regard to how the livestock markets finished.By Rural Radio Network

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The Steve Gruber Show, July 10, 2025 2:41:06

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The Steve Gruber Show with Steve GruberBy [email protected] (Author)

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Remembering mushroom murder victims, Gail and Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson 29:59

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The victims of Erin Patterson's deadly beef Wellington lunch are being remembered for their altruistic nature and kind hearts, just days after a jury convicted their killer of murder.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is Supply Tight for Chemicals? We Find Out 14:57

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Ashley Couper from Nutrien gives us a deep dive into the chemical market including how tight supply is at the moment. Bill Crabtree from 4Farmers is also back to give us a great tip on an amazing new Zinc product, and editor Cally Dupe shares some of the big stories from The Countryman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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National Rural News Thursday July 10 15:42

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National Rural News Thursday July 10 In today's National Rural News: Beef exports smash records...again, concerns about new accreditation for EU trade, fears truck wash closure leaves Victoria wide open to biosecurity threats -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast Se…

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Concerns cattle producers could lose acces to EU markets from next year 4:44

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Cattle producers are being reminded from next year, there is an additional step to be accredited for trade in the European Union market. From January 1st, producers will need to prove the geo-location of their cattle through their entire lifespan to meet the EU's Deforestation Regulation. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Meat Industr…

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Senate confirms FAA Admin.; Joe Biden's former White House doctor declines to answer House GOP's mental fitness questions 51:49

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Senate confirms Bryan Bedford to be FAA Administrator; President's nominee for NOAA Administrator, Neil Jacobs, promises at a Senate confirmation hearing to fully staff the National Weather Service, after the deadly floods in Texas; former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor refuses to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee in t…

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The Steve Gruber Show, July 9, 2025 3:11:12

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The Steve Gruber Show with Steve GruberBy [email protected] (Author)

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What will the Coroner’s recommendations mean for policing in the northern Territory? 29:59

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The implications of the Coroner's findings into the death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker are reverberating around the Northern Territory.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Strong Yarding at Muchea This Week 11:40

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On the show this morning, Craig Walker from Nutrien was back to take us through a strong and positive sale at Muchea. Plus Brett Johnson gave us an update on FarmShield and Michael Harding from Freightlines Group shared some important reminders when it comes to fuel freight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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National Rural News Wednesday July 9 15:42

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National Rural News Wednesday July 9 In today's National Rural News: Government continues to push for US tariff carve out, vegetable growers to discuss the issues plaguing the horticulture sector, broadacre productivity weakens -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast …

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Broadacre productivity weakens according to ABARES 4:30

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A new report shows productivity on broadacre farms has slowed in the past year. The latest productivity estimates from the Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences suggest the drop is due to hot and dry conditions affecting cropping regions in Western Australia. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with ABARES Executive Director Jared …

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President Trump at Cabinet meeting says Aug 1 tariff deadline is firm; also talks Texas flooding, Ukraine, Gaza, Epstein files 52:53

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President Donald Trump held an hour and 45 minutes cabinet meeting during which he said the new August 1st date when tariff levels he isimposing on other countries are to take effect will not be extended, compared Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to "Saturday Night Live" character of "The Pathological Liar" after Sen. Schumer called for …

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The Steve Gruber Show, July 8, 2025 2:12:09

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The Steve Gruber Show with Steve GruberBy [email protected] (Author)

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Feeders finish over $5 higher while corn eyes 185 bpa crop | Channel Final Bell with Jim McCormick | July 8, 2025 8:29

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Live and feeder cattle futures finished another day with strong gains while favorable weather and excellent crop conditions pressured the grains. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.net detailed Tuesday's trade.Topics- Crop ratings - possible 185 bpa yield?- 45Z and biofuels- Trade talks with South Korea, Japan, others?- Feeders rebound fast and furious…

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All is quiet as media pack leaves town following Erin Patterson's guilty verdict 29:59

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The Erin Patterson triple murder case has captured the imagination of people the world over with every little detail poured over by international and local media.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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We're Doing The Wiz 4 - Pass the Squeeze 40:12

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It's opening night. Will PVPA pull it off? And almost 20 years later, the cast reflects on the impact doing The Wiz had on their lives. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Radiotopia

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Time To Look At Disease and NGN Winter Forums 16:05

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On Rural Focus this morning, Matt Willis from Bayer spoke to Leah about disease management in your crops, what to look out for and how to prevent an outbreak. Plus we got the details for the NGN Winter Forums and Lachlan Hunter MP, Member for Central Wheatbelt chatted through the issues front of mind for the Nationals WA. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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National Rural News Tuesday July 8 15:42

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National Rural News Tuesday July 8 In today's National Rural News: Cautious optimism in the agriculture sector, new report suggests US tariffs will have a mixed affect on the economy, back pay win for regional SA supermarket workers -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPod…

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Additional funding for fisherman affected by white spot 3:25

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The New South Wales state government will extend income and other support payments for commercial prawn fishers affected by White Spot. White Spot is an infection affecting crustaceans. The disease doesn't pose a risk to food safety or human health so it is safe for human consumption. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with the state's Agriculture Min…

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WH pushes back on suggestions National Weather Service budget cuts hampered warnings to Texas flood victims, including children at a camp 39:41

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White House pushes back on suggestions that Trump Administration budget cuts hampered the National Weather Service warnings to those in the path of the deadly floods in Texas, including children at a camp along the river; as the death tolls rises and frantic search and rescue efforts continue for the missing; Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) tells how his daug…

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The Steve Gruber Show, July 7, 2025 2:40:16

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The Steve Gruber Show with Steve GruberBy [email protected] (Author)

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Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering three guests with deadly mushroom lunch 29:59

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The jury has reached a verdict in Erin Patterson's murder trial, finding her guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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National Rural News Monday July 7 15:42

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National Rural News Monday July 7 In today's National Rural News: Multi-million dollar drought relief package for Victorian farmers, Flooded NSW farmers get 'category d' funding, South Australian dairy company relocating -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omn…

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Multi-million dollar drought relief announced for South-West Victoria 6:25

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Victorian farmers struggling with drought are being given access to a further 75 million dollars in financial relief. The money will be targeted in the southwest, with nearly 36 million dollars to fund local government rebates. A range of other measures, like food and grocery support and mental health initiatives are also being included. Rural Edit…

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Weekend Edition: America 250, Martin Smith's Documentary "Syria After Assad," and Trump Admin. Cuts to Arts and Culture Programs 33:58

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Ambassador Monica Crowley, Chief of Protocol for the United States, discusses the mission of America250, the start of celebrations on Thursday, and her role as principal media representative. Then, Documentary writer, producer, and correspondent Martin Smith …