YOUR TRUSTED AGRICULTURE SOURCE IN THE CAROLINAS SINCE 1974

The Avocado Advantage

The Avocado Advantage

Mike DavisAug 3, 2023

While consumption of many fruits has been stable over the years, consumption of avocados is booming. Gary Crawford has this…

Good Yield Potential Despite Drought in the Eastern Corn Belt

Good Yield Potential Despite Drought in the Eastern Corn Belt

Mike DavisAug 3, 2023

It’s not surprising many fields are dry in the Eastern Corn Belt. Chad Smith has more.

Corn Root Development Impeded by Drought Conditions

Corn Root Development Impeded by Drought Conditions

Mike DavisAug 3, 2023

Drought may be impacting corn root development. Micheal Clements has more.

Wheat Quality Council Hosts Spring Wheat Tour

Wheat Quality Council Hosts Spring Wheat Tour

Mike DavisAug 3, 2023

Crop scouts got a closer look at this year’s yield potential for spring wheat and durum in the Northern Plains. …

House Ag Chair Hoping for September Farm Bill Markup

House Ag Chair Hoping for September Farm Bill Markup

Mike DavisAug 2, 2023

The Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee plans to release a draft Farm Bill at the end of August. During…

Farmers Remain Cautiously Optimistic About Ag Economy

Farmers Remain Cautiously Optimistic About Ag Economy

Mike DavisAug 2, 2023

Farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points to a reading of…

Introducing the Earth Information Center

Introducing the Earth Information Center

Mike DavisAug 2, 2023

A new real time data collection resource is now available online. Its purpose is to assist with climate, weather, and…

USDA: No Signs to End of Beef Herd Contraction

USDA: No Signs to End of Beef Herd Contraction

Mike DavisAug 2, 2023

Two USDA cattle reports show no signs of an end to the beef herd contraction. Gary Crawford has more.

Farmers Negotiating Changing Financial Conditions

Farmers Negotiating Changing Financial Conditions

Mike DavisAug 2, 2023

Farming is first and foremost a business…and businesses do not operate in a vacuum. And like any businessperson, farmers occasionally…