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A flash drought has already damaged much of the corn crop in North and South Carolina to the point of no return. But the market has not reacted. SFN market analyst Brooks Schaffer with Pinnacle Marketing explains why. “The southeast swings above its weight on the demand side. We’re one of the biggest users of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) held a joint press conference with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bob Etheridge at Varnell Farms in Rocky Mount today, where he highlighted the need for an emergency declaration. Following the press conference, Congressman Davis and USDA FSA Bob Etheridge also […]

The class three milk market has experienced significant volatility recently, with prices fluctuating and market participants seeking clear direction. Kathleen Wolfley is an ag broker with ever.ag. “I think they that’s a really great point around searching for direction. We’ve kind of seen a lot of choppiness in the marketplace in the last couple weeks, […]

Dry conditions are threatening crops in both Carolinas. North Carolina Farm Service Agency Director Bob Etheridge tells SFN the damage to some crops is irreversible. “The corn crop for all practical purposes, are pretty well gone, except in some of the black land areas down east, where the ground’s a little heavier, they had a […]

When buying a tractor, finding one with enough horsepower and the latest features and technology is often the priority. However, farmers often overlook a critical asset, and that’s the tires. Bill Durivage, a farm tire expert from Firestone Ag, says don’t overlook your tires because the right ones help your bottom line. “The most important […]

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. The USDA quarterly stocks and planted acreage report is one of the biggest USDA reports of the year. The range of expectations was fairly narrow meaning most market participants thought they had a good idea of what USDA […]

I understand the South Carolina Department of Agriculture has twice as many employees as it did last week, and some new responsibilities. Here to tell us about it is Commissioner Hugh Weathers. As of July 1, the food safety duties that were part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are […]

Abnormally dry weather conditions are combining with hot temperatures to wreak havoc on corn and other crops. With 99 counties experiencing extended dry conditions, the state desperately needs a good, soaking rain. For consumers, I urge you to keep buying local and supporting our farmers. They really need us now as they go through these […]

The Supreme Court struck down Chevron deference, which is good news for American farmers and ranchers. Travis Cushman, deputy general counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the most important takeaway from the case is a restored balance of power at the federal level. “The key is that agencies will no longer be able […]

Well, we’re getting to the mid part of the year now, and for a look weather wise, we turn to Corey Davis. He is the Assistant State Climatologist for North Carolina, and wow, what difference a year makes, huh, the first half of this year versus the first half of 2023 quite a contrast. “That’s […]