Monthly Archives: November 2022
Monthly Archives: November 2022

House Votes to Block Railroad Strike

November 30, 2022
by Mike Davis

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to block a national rail strike that would have dire consequences for the nation’s economy. The vote comes as the country continues to struggle with supply-side issues and problems with key transportation hubs, …

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Equine Infectious Anemia Found in NC Horses

November 30, 2022
by Mike Davis

RALEIGH – A horse in Surry County, has tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) over the past week. A horse in Henderson county has also tested suspect for having EIA and is awaiting confirmatory test results from the U.S. Department …

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Don’t Wait to Get that Real Christmas Tree

November 30, 2022
by Mike Davis

Don’t wait to buy that real Christmas tree. Gary Crawford explains why in this report.

Keeping Stress from Turning the Holidays into a Mess

November 30, 2022
by Mike Davis

Are you stressing out this holiday season? The holidays can be stressful, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA.

Soy Stays Strong in November WASDE

November 30, 2022
by Mike Davis

USDA’s November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report offered few changes for soybean growers, with slight increases in yields and crop size this month. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board vice president of market intelligence, explains. “It’s the calendar of the …

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NC Asst. Commissioner Stewart: Farmland Preservation Grant Cycle Now Open

November 29, 2022
by Mike Davis

Farmland preservation has remained a key focus of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services due to the continuing loss of agricultural lands in the state to development.To help combat this issue, farmland preservation grants are available for agricultural …

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Navigating the Farm Loan Application Tool

November 29, 2022
by Mike Davis

A new USDA online farm loan application tool is available to help producers more easily understand and complete the application process. Rod Bain reports.

SC Commissioner Weathers: Christmas Tree Farming in SC

November 29, 2022
by Mike Davis

Many of us will be searching for a Christmas tree soon. Here’s Commissioner Hugh Weathers to tell us about SC’s Christmas tree industry. Local choose-and-cut tree farms are a great choice for getting your Christmas tree. Many are family-run, seasonal …

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USDA to Lead Spain Trade Mission This Week

November 28, 2022
by Mike Davis

More than 30 agribusinesses and farm organizations will visit Madrid, Spain, from November 29 through December 2 during a USDA trade mission. Delegation members will engage directly with potential buyers from Spain and Portugal and receive in-depth market briefs from …

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Impact of Inflation on Farmers

November 28, 2022
by Mike Davis

It’s no surprise that federal interest rates have skyrocketed and so have the cost of agriculture inputs. Pinion Ag Business Advisor Thomas Eatherly says as expenses are coming to an end this year, there are some major areas that are …

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