Update from the Field: Leighton, Alabama

Spring planting is here! While farmers in some parts of the country are still prepping for the season, others have already hit the field.

First-year Alabama farmer, Braden Barnes, of U&B Farms, spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about his farm and what he grows, if they have started planting yet, how progress is going and what advice he has for young farmers like himself.

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Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
Dailey & Vincent are BACK ON RFD-TV for another great season, brought to you by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms. Join them as they welcome scores of fabulous bluegrass, country, and gospel music acts as special guests!
Join popular polka performer Mollie Busta as she hosts the weekly “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD-TV! The one-hour program features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide variety of ethnic styles produced on location at music festivals from around the country.
Strap on your spurs and saddle up for a travel adventure with actress Debbe Dunning (also known as “Heidi the Tool Time Girl” from TV favorite Home Improvement) as she travels the U.S. and showcases the best dude ranches in the country on “Debbe Dunning’s Dude Ranch Round-Up.”
Each week, Mecum delivers the auction action to tractor fans everywhere, offering an unparalleled array of vintage and collectible tractors—ranging from entry-level collector tractors that sell for a few thousand dollars to high-end ultra-rare machines.
Merlin Gene hosts Classic country music and comedy with special guests.