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Rouzer: Farm Bill is America First

The House is still trying to pass a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. But deep divisions within the Republican Party are blocking progress on the measure. North Carolina Republican Congressman David Rouzer is a senior member of …

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Pennsylvania EV Mandates Could Negatively Impact Rural Residents

A new policy proposal in Pennsylvania would mandate the increased use of electric vehicles in the state. It would replicate California’s Advance Clean Cars II policy and effectively ban the manufacturing of internal combustion engines by 2035. Bill Dunn, president …

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Commodity Markets Watching Harvest Progress and Export Numbers

All eyes in the commodity markets are understandably on the U.S. harvest progress this time of year. Ben Kasch of Bower Trading says the U.S. dollar may also be exerting some influence as well. “I think the dollar is influencing …

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Meet NCBA President-Elect Mark Eisele

Mark Eisele, President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is expected to become the next NCBA president in early 2024. “I am a cow-calf and yearling/stocker producer in southeast Wyoming, at about 6500 feet elevation. Good grass country and we …

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Corn Price Prospects Down with Bigger Crop on the Horizon

In its new crop production forecast for corn, USDA has projected a crop that would be actually up slightly from what was being forecast a month ago. But that’s not the direction folks were necessarily anticipating. USDA is Chief Economist …

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Keeping Safety Top of Mind During Harvest Season

For many growers, harvest is in full swing. It’s also a pressure-packed time for growers, and it’s easy to take shortcuts that can be hazardous to the grower and others in their community. As combines are rolling in the fields, …

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Mental Health in Rural America – ‘There’s Hope’

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important topic in rural America. Kansas State University Extension is working with more people than ever who are suffering from high stress levels, and it’s affecting entire families. Mike Zuzolo, K-State Extension …

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Pig Farmers, Industry Leaders Gather for US SHIP Delegates Meeting

The U.S. Swine Health Improvement Program, also known as U.S. SHIP, continues to see growth and acceptance within the pork industry. A recent House of Delegates meeting discussed key issues and voted on the standards and requirements for the voluntary …

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Pendleton Wildlife Teams Take Top Honors

PENDLETON, S.C. – The Pendleton High School FFA Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Team took first place honors in the national competition held August 1, 2023 in Milford, Iowa on the shores of Lake Okoboji.  Team members include Evan Lewis, …

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Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday September 19

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540. Corn and soybeans have come under harvest pressure as harvest ramps up in the Midwest due to the premature end to the growing …

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