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Look Homeward, Farmer: Steps to Take Before Returning to the Family Farm

Transitioning a farm from one generation to the next has been challenging for a variety of reasons since the profession started. But farms that fail to plan for the future often fail in a variety of ways. To help make …

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Commentary: Freedom to Enjoy Life’s Passions

by Dr. Glenn Mollette  Steady cash flow comes from steady work. If you want money you have to do something that produces money. Much of what we want to do in life does not always produce cash. We may experience …

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SC Commissioner Weathers: SC State Fair Opens Wednesday

The South Carolina State Fair kicks off tomorrow. SC Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers is here to tell us more about the schedule of events. The fair will be held from October 13 to October 24 at the State Fair Grounds …

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Don’t Wait Until Next Spring to Add New Life to Your Lawn

An expert says don’t wait until spring to add new life to your lawn. In many areas it’s not too late to plant new grass seed. Gary Crawford has more.

NC Commissioner Troxler: Changes Abound at This Year’s NC State Fair

The “Got to Be NC” Pavilion in Dorton Arena offers a dynamic and expanded showcase of North Carolina food products that are part of the Got to Be NC program. And for the first time, the North Carolina Public House …

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New NCGA President Lays Out Goals, Including More Trade

Iowa farmer Chris Edgington is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association. He raises corn and soybeans, working together with his father, brother, and son. Edgington says the lessons he learned growing up on a farm will help …

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September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline

Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020, when the index stood at 118. Producers were less optimistic …

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Winners Named in N.C. Specialty Food Association Competition

RALEIGH –The N.C. Specialty Foods Association recently announced winners of its 2021 product competition during the final virtual Summer of Success event. There was a total of 147 entries in this year’s competition across nine categories. Anna’s Gourmet Goodies of …

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Rural Development Role in Expanding Healthcare

Several rural healthcare facilities have been able to expand facilities thanks in part to USDA Rural Development grants and loans. In turn, that has led to expanded and much needed services and staff in the communities they serve. Rod Bain …

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Grain Stocks Report Shows Lower Numbers in Corn, Beans, Wheat

The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service released its Grain Stocks Report that showed a significant drop in corn and soybean stocks compared to last year. Joe Vaclavik, President of Standard Grain in Nashville, Tennessee, says the numbers were sharply lower …

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