Monthly Archives: July 2022
Monthly Archives: July 2022

Equine Infectious Anemia Found in Three SC horses

  Three horses have been confirmed positive for infectious anemia (EIA), the first such infection in a South Carolina animal since a donkey in Aiken County acquired the disease in 2014, State Veterinarian Michael Neault said. The first case was …

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Study: ASF Stable in Feed Storage at Least 12 Months

(Ames, Iowa) — A new report in the journal Transboundary and Emerging Diseases entitled, “Stability of African swine fever virus in feed during environmental storage,” details the length of time ASFV remains stable in feed at different storage temperatures. The robust study …

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Temperatures of Note from Mid-July Heat Wave

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Just how hot has it been in some areas of the country during the recent heat wave that has covered most of the nation? Rod Bain reports.

South Carolina Out of Drought Status, and More Rain this Weekend

A cool front will drop temperatures back into the 80s this weekend, but climatologist Corey Davis warns to watch out for some heavy rains coming with it.

SC State Expanding Farm, Extending Reach

The nation’s 1890 land grant universities often specialize in assisting small and underserved farming populations. SC State University is quite busy doing just that. Mike Davis reports.

Commentary: John R. Block Reports from Washington

“Forest Lands” 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 …

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The Yonder Report

Climbing a Nebraska wind turbine tower toward a career, a new study explores barriers to healthcare for LGBTQ communities, and rural radio listeners still tune their dial to ag shows.

Global Pork Quarterly Q3 2022: ASF, Inflation, and Policies Challenge Growth While Trade Prospects Rise

Global pork trade should pick up in the second half of 2022. A slight easing of feed costs and resilient consumer demand are improving market prospects. Still, challenges to growth remain as African swine fever continues to spread and inflation …

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High Octane Legislation Introduced in Congress

Legislation called the Next Generation Fuels Act was introduced this week in both chambers of Congress aiming to leverage higher-octane fuels to improve engine efficiency and performance. Proponents say allowing the sale of fuels with greater octane levels would increase …

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USDA to Allocate $401 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $401 million to provide access to high-speed internet for 31,000 rural residents and businesses in 11 states, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment …

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