Monthly Archives: November 2021
Monthly Archives: November 2021

Final List of Winners in the N.C. State Fair Pig, Goat and Turkey Shows Announced

November 22, 2021
by Mike Davis

RALEIGH – Following is a list of the winners in the N.C. State Fair pig, goat and turkey shows: Breeding Gilt Grand Champion shown by Floyd Davis of Richlands (Wilson) Reserve Grand Champion shown by Allison Stoner of Taneytown, Md. …

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N.C. State Fair Sheep Competition Winners Announced

November 22, 2021
by Mike Davis

RALEIGH – Winners in the N.C. State Fair’s junior sheep competitions have been announced. Following is a list of the winners in each class: Junior Ewe Meat Breed Champions Supreme Grand Champion and Grand Champion Got to be NC shown …

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Final List of Winners in the N.C. State Fair Cattle Shows Announced

November 22, 2021
by Mike Davis

RALEIGH – Following is a list of the N.C. State Fair cattle Supreme Champions, the Junior showmanship champions and winners in each open and Junior class: Open Beef Cattle– Supreme Champions Supreme Champion Female shown by Shane Kendall of Magnolia …

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North American Summit Highlights Canadian Trade Concerns

November 22, 2021
by Mike Davis

The first North American Summit in five years took place in Washington, D.C., last week. This was the first time since 2016 that the three leaders have met for formal discussions. The only major trilateral accomplishment in former President Trump’s …

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Sweetpotato Farmers Stressed but Prevailing

November 22, 2021
by Mike Davis

It’s the season for turkey and all the trimmings, including sweetpotatoes (yes, that’s one word.) NC Sweetpotato Commission executive director Michelle Grainger talks with WPTF’s Rick and Donna Martinez.

Commentary: John Block Reports “On the Farm”

November 19, 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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Statement by Ag Secretary Vilsack Following Swearing in of Robert Bonnie as Under Secretary

November 19, 2021
by Mike Davis

WASHINGTON, November 19, 2021 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after the swearing in of Robert Bonnie to serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA. “Robert Bonnie’s confirmation to serve as Under Secretary …

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Final List of Winners in the N.C. State Fair Pig, Goat and Turkey Shows Announced

November 19, 2021
by Mike Davis

RALEIGH – Following is a list of the winners in the N.C. State Fair pig, goat and turkey shows:   Breeding Gilt  Grand champion shown by Floyd Davis of Richlands (Onslow County)  Reserve grand champion shown by Allison Stoner of Taneytown, Md.  Junior Breeding Gilt  Supreme champion shown by Gray Palmer of Hurdle Mills (Person/Orange counties)  Reserve supreme champion shown …

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The Yonder Report

November 19, 2021
by Mike Davis

The flight to rural America could cause housing headaches; better broadband is coming; children’s advocates campaign for free school lunch post-pandemic; and a wily turkey escapes the Thanksgiving platter.

New Mental Health Nonprofit Focusing on Rural America

November 19, 2021
by Mike Davis

A new nonprofit organization focuses on mental health in rural America. Just launched, Rural Minds provides rural Americans with expanded access to existing mental health service organizations and addresses the importance of overcoming the stigma around mental health challenges. Founder …

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