Farm radio is a lifeline to rural Americans, and now the U.S. Senate wants to ensure AM radio in all new vehicles.
Speaking on the Senate floor, Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts said stations were founded to deliver critical weather, market, and emergency information to farmers and ranchers. He said that the mission remains just as important today.
“AM radio stations in Nebraska and around the country are still the lifeblood of rural communities. In the Senate, I am working to preserve this important service. Every vehicle sold in the U.S. should be equipped with an AM broadcast radio at no charge. In Nebraska, we know this is common sense. My ‘AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act’ would do that.”
Ricketts said rural broadcasters continue to play a vital role in delivering emergency information, weather updates, market reports, and local news to agricultural communities across the country.