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North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Disaster Impact on SC Ag

SC Commissioner Weathers: Disaster Impact on SC Ag

Mike DavisOct 22, 2024

We are now getting some data on how Helene and other disasters have affected South Carolina agriculture. Tell us about…

Veterinarians an Important Link in Swine Industry’s Pre-Harvest Traceability

Veterinarians an Important Link in Swine Industry’s Pre-Harvest Traceability

Mike DavisOct 22, 2024

Traceability is an important topic in the livestock industry. Dr. Patrick Webb, assistant chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board,…

NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Celebrates Century Farm Families; Smithfield Hunger Relief Day to assist Western NC

NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Celebrates Century Farm Families; Smithfield Hunger Relief Day to assist Western NC

Mike DavisOct 22, 2024

Every four years the N.C. State Fair celebrates Century Farm and Bicentennial Farm Families at a reunion. This year saw…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday October 22

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday October 22

Brooks SchafferOct 21, 2024

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. In response…

‘Notta Hotta’ and ‘Mild Thing’ Coming to Peppers Market

‘Notta Hotta’ and ‘Mild Thing’ Coming to Peppers Market

Mike DavisOct 21, 2024

There’s a new breed of peppers on the market. More specifically, it’s a new breed of mild Habaneros created by…

Canadian Carbon Tariff Drawing Ire

Canadian Carbon Tariff Drawing Ire

Mike DavisOct 21, 2024

Along with a looming American presidential election, Canadians are also watching the possibility of an abrupt change in their political…

AFBF: Farmers Should Note Corporate Transparency Act Deadline

AFBF: Farmers Should Note Corporate Transparency Act Deadline

Chad SmithOct 21, 2024

A large number of farmers and ranchers are up against a January 1, 2025, deadline to file their detailed Beneficial…

Turkey Production Down From 2023

Turkey Production Down From 2023

NAFB News ServiceOct 18, 2024

USDA says turkey eggs in incubators in the United States as of October 1, 2024, were down nine percent from…