Monthly Archives: October 2020

The Economic Perspective: “Dangers of the Debt”

October 30, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

Mary:  This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.  Today’s program looks at dangers of the debt.  Mike, one of the big downsides of federal financial assistance during the pandemic has been that all the…

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With COVID-19 Cases Rising in Rural America, Don’t Let Down your Guard

October 30, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in rural America, and officials are urging residents to take safety precautions. Emily Krekelberg is a Farm Safety and Health Educator for the University of Minnesota Extension Service. She says it’s…

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After Zeta, A Cool Dry Weekend

October 30, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

Climatologist Corey Davis says a cooler, dry week is ahead for the Carolinas on the backside of Hurricane Zeta.

Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Halloween

October 30, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

This year trick-or-treat rules vary by community, but here are some general tips to give everyone a healthy Halloween. Gary Crawford reports.

The Economic Perspective: “The Surge in New Businesses”

October 29, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

Mary:  I’m Mary Walden, with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.   Today’s program looks at the surge in new businesses.  Mike, I would expect that pessimistic times in the economy would not be a time to start a…

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Rural America Getting More Attention During 2020 Election Races

October 29, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

The U.S. election is rapidly drawing closer, and the results will determine the country’s path forward over the next four years. The election will determine agriculture policy moving forward, with several influential elections taking place in different states. Chris Clayton…

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Multiple Uses for your Halloween Pumpkin

October 29, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

Don’t be scared…there plenty of ways you can use that Halloween pumpkin besides as decoration. Rod Bain reports.

John R. Block Reports from Washington October 28, 2020 “Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed”

October 28, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

Hello everybody out there in farm country.  This radio commentary is brought to you by the National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association.  They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous…

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The Economic Perspective: “Declining Infrastructure”

October 28, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

Mary:  This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.  Today’s program looks at declining infrastructure.  Mike, most of us don’t think about the infrastructure that keeps us going – things like roads, bridges, water and…

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USDA Initiatives in Livestock Marketing Arena

October 28, 2020
by Southern Farm Network

Initiatives recently announced by the Agriculture Department are designed to better equip livestock producers and others in the beef marketing chain to handle sudden, sometimes significant, market disruptions. Rod Bain looks at these initiatives in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.…

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