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Monthly Archives: April 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88. The National Corn Growers Association and state …

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Factors Driving Grain Market Prices Lower

April 28, 2023

by Mike Davis

Sell-offs have continued for several straight days in the grain markets leading to much lower prices for corn, soybean and wheat futures. The liquidation is being caused by several different factors. “It’s kind of like—make it real simple—what’s grabbing you …

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USDA Official Outlines Steps for FMMO Changes

April 28, 2023

by Mike Davis

On March 30, the International Dairy Foods Association and the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association submitted proposals to amend make allowances in the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Make allowances are the value attributed to converting raw milk into certain dairy products, and …

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Bill to Prohibit Farmland Sales to China, Others in NC House

April 28, 2023

by Mike Davis

The North Carolina House of Representatives is discussing a bill aiming to block foreign adversaries from buying farmland and property near military bases in the state. House Bill 463 would prohibit certain countries such as China from buying farmland. Mike …

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The Yonder Report

April 28, 2023

by Mike Davis

Librarians fight back against efforts to ban books, new federal grants could prevent animal-vehicle collisions, and a Missouri college partners with other states to engage students in real-world problem-solving.

USDA NASS Conducting its First NC Labor Survey

April 27, 2023

by Mike Davis

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has mailed its first N.C. Labor Survey, beginning April 24, 2023. This survey will collect data on farm labor in N.C. and the changes that have occurred in the workforce. …

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Rouzer Supports Resolution To Repeal H-2A Adverse Effects Wage Rate Rule

April 27, 2023

by Mike Davis

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) joined Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) and Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) in introducing a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to oppose the Department …

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Farmers: Keep Crop Insurance Intact in New Farm Bill

April 27, 2023

by Mike Davis

A new Farm Bill is set to be written on Capitol Hill, and farmers everywhere are urging their representatives to keep crop insurance viable. Mike Davis reports.

Farm Income Remains at Healthy Level

April 27, 2023

by Mike Davis

Farm incomes have been on the rise for the past five years and while they may drop some in 2023, they will still remain at a healthy level. Mike Davis reports.