Monthly Archives: October 2021
Monthly Archives: October 2021

The Yonder Report – October 29, 2021

October 29, 2021
by Mike Davis

Heeding grandma’s advice on COVID vaccine; restoring traditional health practices in native communities; agri-therapy for veterans suffering post-traumatic stress; and how myths, monsters and legends spur tourism.

Moderate Drought Returns to Eastern NC

October 29, 2021
by Mike Davis

Climatologist Corey Davis tells SFN that a lack or rain has caused dryness to reappear in several eastern North Carolina counties, though today’s rains may curtail that.

Commentary: John R. Block Reports from Washington “Energy Expense”

October 29, 2021
by Mike Davis

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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Safe and Healthy Trick-or-Treating

October 29, 2021
by Mike Davis

This year we may see more kids trick-or-treating than last year. Here are some tips to make it safe and healthy for everyone. Gary Crawford reports.

Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules

October 28, 2021
by Mike Davis

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service seek to rescind two critical habitat regulations finalized in the last days of the Trump administration. In December 2020, FWS issued a final rule that revised the process for …

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Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Ag Loans in 2020

October 28, 2021
by Mike Davis

Information updated by USDA’s Economic Research Service on Wednesday shows 65 percent of Paycheck Protection Program 2020 agriculture funds went crop farms, with the remainder for livestock. Last year, farmers and ranchers could use forgivable loans from the program to …

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Tackling The Tag-Team of SCN and SDS

October 28, 2021
by Mike Davis

This SCN Action Month is focused on encouraging growers to “Grow in the Know” by taking a proactive approach to soybean cyst nematode (SCN) management. As part of that effort, Nick Tinsley, field rep for BASF, talks about two very …

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Farmers Concerned over Coming WOTUS Changes

October 27, 2021
by Mike Davis

The EPA will hold a series of public meetings soon, but farmers are already nervous about the potential impact the newest version of WOTUS might have on their operations. ABC11 WTVD’s Jonah Kaplan reports. Find the complete report and video …

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Halloween Tales of Boo Bugs!

October 27, 2021
by Mike Davis

Chilling tales of some insects perpetuated by their characteristics and notoriety from literature fill the air during the Halloween season. Rod Bain reports.

USB: Soy a Multifaceted Solution

October 27, 2021
by Mike Davis

Soy is a solution for food security and sustainable energy as the renewable diesel market grows. While some perceive the markets as a food versus fuel debate, the United Soybean Board says that’s not the case. Mac Marshall, USB and …

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