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Expanded Double Cropping Insurance Products Soon Available

Crop insurance designed to provide greater coverage of double cropping practices have been announced for 2023. Rod Bain reports.

Commentary: Make Today a Good One

by Dr. Glenn Mollette Let’s all try to spend today and the rest of our lives more wisely. With rising inflation, we are all having to spend our hard-earned paychecks with care. Life is the same. We have less life …

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NC Poultry Show Ban Lifted

RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin announced today that the suspension of North Carolina poultry shows and public sales will be lifted as of Wednesday, June 1. All exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets, swaps and meets …

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National Ag Day is Tuesday

National Ag Day is on March 22, and it’s a great time for America’s farmers and ranchers to share their story. Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says it’s also an opportunity to connect with consumers. “Whether …

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Supporting Efforts in Food Animal Health

Multiple projects in animal disease prevention, preparedness, response, and research were recent recipients of USDA funding. Rod Bain reports.

Commentary: Somehow, Some Way, May This Be a Christmas Worth Remembering

Dr. Glenn Mollette We had difficulties when we were growing up in Martin County, Kentucky, but overall we thought we were doing okay. President Lyndon Johnson came to Inez, Kentucky in 1964 to let us know we weren’t doing very …

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Remembering Bob Dole

The legacy of late U.S. Senator Robert Dole is notable throughout USDA, including one program that is named in his honor. Rod Bain reports.

Battery Storage Tips for Winter Months

The cold temperatures of winter can be hard on every aspect of a farm, including the batteries in equipment farmers put into hibernation during the cold months. Josh Goldsworthy is the product manager for batteries at Case IH Aftermarket Solutions. …

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NC Commissioner Troxler: Rising Costs of Inputs Impacting Farmers

Farmers have had a good year with yields, good harvest weather and stronger commodity prices. The rising costs of inputs and limited availability is causing concern as we plan for 2022. NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler explains. As we begin …

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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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