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Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, Sept. 26th

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, Sept. 26th

Brooks SchafferSep 26, 2025

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. It’s been…

Drought Tightens Grip, But Rain Looms for Carolinas

Drought Tightens Grip, But Rain Looms for Carolinas

Kyle NachtsheimSep 26, 2025

So, it continues to be a dry Carolinas. Over the last week or so, we have not gotten any substantive…

One year later, western North Carolina still recovers from Hurricane Helene

One year later, western North Carolina still recovers from Hurricane Helene

WPTF StaffSep 25, 2025

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (NCN News) — It has been one year since the worst storm to ever hit North Carolina…

On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending

On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending

By ALLEN G. BREED and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press WOODFIN, N.C. (AP) — Bracing himself against the current in waist-deep…

U.S. Grain and Feed Industry Releases Economic Impact Study

Mike DavisSep 25, 2025

The U.S. grain and feed industry is a major driver of jobs and economic activity across rural America. That’s the…

New Report Details the Value of Precision Agriculture

New Report Details the Value of Precision Agriculture

Lorrie BoyerSep 25, 2025

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released a report showing the significant benefits of precision agriculture in the U.S. Austin…

Forty Years of CRP

Forty Years of CRP

Rod BainSep 25, 2025

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of what many consider the Agriculture Department’s flagship conservation program. The person perhaps most connected…

One Year After Helene: WNC Farmers Still Rebuilding, with Help from Community

Kyle NachtsheimSep 25, 2025

The one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene ravaging western North Carolina is fast approaching, and farmers are still continuing the recovery…

Russian sage: Not from Russia, but perfect for NC gardens

Russian sage: Not from Russia, but perfect for NC gardens

WPTF StaffSep 24, 2025

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I planted some Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) decades ago. Alas, I can’t remember when…