Monthly Archives: March 2023
Monthly Archives: March 2023

“Product of USA” Proposed Rule Now Under Comment Period

March 31, 2023
by Mike Davis

 The Agriculture Secretary recently announced a proposed rule to further clarify the Product of USA label designation for meat, poultry, and egg products. Rod Bain reports.

Springtime Weather Appears to be Here for the Duration

March 31, 2023
by Mike Davis

Climatologist Corey Davis tells SFN’s Mike Riddle that the cool overnights with freeze warnings seem to be a thing of the past.

NC Commissioner Troxler: Free Soil Testing Returns to Agronomic Services Lab

March 28, 2023
by Mike Davis

The Agronomic Services lab peak-season fees will end March 31, making soil testing free again for state residents. Spring is a good time for homeowners to submit soil samples for testing to ensure they apply the proper nutrients for optimal …

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Time to Give that Lawn Some Springtime Attention

March 24, 2023
by Mike Davis

It’s time to do some needed spring yard work. Gary Crawford springs into action with this report.

Post-COVID, Black Farmers Face Mounting Obstacles to Land Ownership

March 24, 2023
by Mike Davis

The growing value of agricultural commodities is attracting deep-pocketed financial investors – like Bill Gates – and pushing land ownership out of reach for many, particularly beginning farmers and farmers of color. According to data from the U.S. Department of …

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The Yonder Report

March 24, 2023
by Mike Davis

Finding childcare is a struggle everywhere, prompting North Carolina’s Transylvania County to try a new approach. Maine is slowly building-out broadband access, but disagreements remain over whether local versus national companies should get the contracts, and specialty apps like “Farmers …

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Coalition Calls for Business Technical Assistance in the Farm Bill 

March 23, 2023
by Mike Davis

An agriculture-focused coalition Wednesday asked the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for dedicated funding for business technical assistance and farm viability in the upcoming Farm Bill.  American Farmland Trust, the Agricultural Viability Alliance, and a national coalition of agricultural organizations, …

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USDA Grants Available to Help People in Rural North Carolina Repair Their Homes Damaged By Hurricane Ian in 2022

March 23, 2023
by Mike Davis

RALEIGH, N.C., March 23, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by Hurricance Ian in 2022, today. The …

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Lower Beef Cattle Numbers. How Low Can They Go?

March 23, 2023
by Mike Davis

 Latest reports show lower beef cattle numbers, but how low can they go? Gary Crawford has this report.

NASA and Agriculture? There’s a Connection

March 23, 2023
by Mike Davis

Did you know NASA is into agriculture? Bradley Dorn, program manager for the agriculture area in the applied research program at NASA, says that when NASA began 50 years ago, they started looking at agriculture via satellites. And that has …

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