There’s more changes in the 2014 farm bill than we’ve seen in several years, which can create some confusion. USDA is attempting to help educate farmers on the changes with an online tool. Jay Boyette, Commodity Director for NCFB: “Farmers …
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Tobacco growers and industry personnel are invited to attend a field day highlighting NC State research on four different brands of new tobacco barns at the Randy Edwards’ Lake Wendell Farms on October 15th. Information to be presented includes total …
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Mary: I’m Mary Walden, with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at the return of non-bank lenders. Mike, there are many households who want to obtain a loan to, for example, buy a house, but …
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new peanut revenue policy that will be available for eligible peanut producers. The policy, approved by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors, paves …
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“Down on the Farm” Hello everybody out there in farm country. This radio commentary is brought to you by Monsanto, and John Deere. They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous rural America. Thank …
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At the 2 livestock auctions held Wednesday at Norwood and North Wilkesboro a total of 1251 cattle and 1 goat were sold. Slaughter cows were mixed, feeder steers were mixed, and heifers were mostly steady to $5.00 higher when compared …
NC Cash Grains Lower Read More »
Wet and cool weather here at the end of the growing season is causing tobacco farmers, sitting on one of the best crops in years, a problem. Don Nicholson, Region 7 Agronomist with North Carolina Department of Agriculture says producers …
Some Tobacco in Trouble Read More »
GMO’s have gotten a lot of attention this year, and not necessarily the good kind. General Mills’, one of the largest cereal makers, just this week voted down a proposal to make all their products GMO free. A study reviewing …
New Study Recaps 30 Years of Research: GMO’s are Safe Read More »
In the latest drought monitor released by USDA on Thursday, the Palmetto State’s abnormally dry conditions increased. Last week 45.15% of the state was reporting abnormally dry conditions, this week that number has increased to 51.50%. The majority of the …
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Mary: This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program asks if there is less change in the job market. Mike, our economy relies on the ability of workers to change jobs as …
NC State Economist Mike Walden – “Less Change in the Job Market” Read More »
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