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America’s farmers are harvesting large amounts of corn and soybeans, and the question is, do they have enough room to store the incoming commodities? Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers are facing a classic case of supply versus demand. “Corn production for the ‘25-‘26 marketing year is estimated at […]

While you’re in the combine cab for harvest, it’s probably worth thinking ahead to next year. That’s what researchers at the University of Illinois have been working on. Connor Sible, a crop scientist, said they’ve been looking into the value of early planting and soybeans. “First thing we’ve been looking at, because there’s a lot […]

Did you know that high altitudes can have a significant impact on cattle herds? Kaylen Stearns, a graduate research assistant at Oklahoma State University, talked about “high altitude disease” and congestive heart failure in beef cattle. “High-altitude disease is a non-infectious disease in beef cattle that usually impacts cattle above 5,000 feet of elevation. It’s […]

The government shutdown doesn’t affect essential or emergency work, such as the efforts to combat the New World Screwworm. Erin Spaur, executive vice president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, says concerns remain, especially when it comes to the progress of building the sterile fly facility along the border with Mexico. Spaur also says ensuring Mexico […]

When analyzing the economic forecast for pork producers, it’s important to start with the fundamentals. Lee Schulz, chief economist at Ever.Ag, says publicly available USDA reports provide a valuable update on market conditions. The latest Hogs and Pigs Report serves as a key example of how to gauge herd size, production trends, and overall market […]

A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.  This is the first confirmed positive in Rutherford County. In the last 30 days, there have been three backyard flocks with […]

The Maple Hill Loopers continued their winning streak in the N.C. State Fair’s Tobacco Stringing Contest Friday, Oct. 17, notching the team’s fifth straight win. The team is made up of husband and wife Sandy and Ken Jones of Maple Hill and Michael Sunday of Hendersonville. Over the contest’s 21-year history, in addition to 11 […]

The government shutdown has created a domino effect of challenges across the agriculture industry, and dairy is no exception. Chris Galen, the senior vice president of member services and strategic initiatives with the National Milk Producers Federation, said the lack of federal dairy reports is impacting market transparency and overall dairy economics. “Prices have been […]

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Monday’s session did not have a lot of new news to trade on. Export inspections were within expectations on corn and wheat, and above on beans, but still well below last year’s level. That is due to […]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has formally begun redrawing the state’s congressional district map. The effort aims to help the GOP gain another U.S. House seat, supporting Donald Trump’s push to retain party control at midterms. The state Senate voted Monday along party lines for new boundaries for two eastern districts. This move aims to thwart the reelection of Democratic Rep. Don Davis, one of the state’s three Black members of Congress. The proposed map should move to the House on Tuesday. Litigation challenging the map is almost certain, with allegations of harming Black voting power likely.