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Farming is a risky business, which is why every farmer should speak with a crop insurance agent before the March 15 crop insurance sales closing deadline. Tom Zacharias, president of National Crop Insurance Services, encourages all farmers – whether new to crop insurance or returning policyholders – to meet with their crop insurance agent as […]

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. Vilsack made the announcement during a speech to attendees of the National Farmers Union Annual Convention in Scottdale, Arizona. USDA’s final rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” […]

: It’s starting to feel a lot like spring outside, and that means spring produce will soon be in season across the state. This is the time of year everyone gets excited about Certified South Carolina produce. But we have a long way to go until we’re safe from frost. Strawberries: Asparagus: Other produce: Pressures: […]

With the arrival of spring wildfire season, residents should take care when burning outdoors and secure a burn permit.

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Usually the March USDA WASDE report contains very few changes or surprises and Friday’s report was no exception. USDA did not change anything on the corn or bean domestic balance sheet. On wheat they reduced exports by a […]

A group of House Agriculture Committee members has laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The bipartisan Agriculture Labor Working Group released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program. It includes more than 20 recommendations to streamline the program and make […]

January USDA data shows pork exports during the month were led by another strong performance in Mexico, the number one market for American pork. Pork also made gains in other Western Hemisphere and Asia-Pacific destinations. Pork exports reached 241,424 metric tons in January, six percent higher than a year ago. Export value rose six percent […]

The March World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates Report looked very similar to February’s numbers This month’s 2023-2024 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. The season-average corn price received by producers is lowered to $4.75 a bushel based on observed prices to date. The outlook for U.S. soybean supply and use for […]

NOTE: As of March 18, the event is at full capacity. Registration is closed. They ask you to plan to join them for the 2025 Forum! 2024 presents many unique opportunities and challenges to farmers, ranging from technology to economic factors to sustainability. And that’s why South Carolina ag leaders are coming together on March […]

The good news is fertilizer prices have dropped since skyrocketing higher in recent years. The bad news is those prices are still high. Dave Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights says determining the true impact of fertilizer prices on farm budgets can be challenging. “The challenge is nitrogen can be higher or lower than the P […]