Monthly Archives: July 2021
Monthly Archives: July 2021

Troxler Names Martin, Harris to Serve in Lead Veterinary Division Roles

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently promoted Dr. Michael P. Martin to serve as State Veterinarian. Martin previously served as Poultry Section Head for the Veterinary Division since 2012. In that role he had oversight of all poultry programs …

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Commentary: Do What You Can and What You Enjoy by Dr. Glenn Mollette

You will be most successful if you pursue a career that you are able to do. Some jobs do not mentally or physically suit our abilities. Some people find work to do but are only able to maintain their vocational …

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Chinese Soybean Imports to Drop Later in 2021

China’s soybean imports are likely to slow sharply during the second half of this year after a record first-half buying spree. Reuters says that will put a dent in expectations for sustained growth from the top global soybean buyer and …

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Cattle Producers Rising to Meet New Challenges

When retail markets climbed last year in the wake of foodservice restrictions, beef took center plate as the protein of choice. Cow-calf producers are answering the call to supply quality product while facing new hurdles. While the beef industry emerged …

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Hot Coffee Is Cool Again

Coffee has made one of the most dramatic comebacks in food and beverage history. Gary Crawford brews up this report. 

Brazil’s Second Corn Crop Rated a “Disaster”

Brazil’s second-corn crop was hit hard by frost during the final two days of June and the first day of July. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, President of Soybean and Corn Advisor Inc., says Brazil hadn’t been that cold in decades. “It …

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John R. Block Reports from Washington July 23, 2021 “Issues”

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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Livestock Indemnity Program Now Available for Pandemic-Impacted Producers

There is help for livestock producers who saw their livelihoods impacted by the pandemic supply chain shutdowns last year. Rod Bain reports.

The Summer’s Getting Warmer–So Is Food Price Inflation

Food prices are rising at a faster-than-normal pace. Gary Crawford has more. 

Examples of Innovations in Agriculture – Part Two

The beneficiaries of agricultural innovations are in many cases are consumers, whether it is new food products, clothing from natural fibers, or biofuels for transportation. Yet there are ag based innovations and technologies some consumers may not realize are also …

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