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Commodity Market Volatility Increasing with More Tariff Threats

Commodity Market Volatility Increasing with More Tariff Threats

Todd GleasonJan 31, 2025

The recent conflict between the U.S. and Colombia could have been bad for America’s farmers and ranchers if it had…

Corn Growing Tips for 2025

Corn Growing Tips for 2025

Mike DavisJan 31, 2025

2024 was a tough year for many corn growers. So did we learn any lessons, and how can farmers apply…

Maximizing ROI During the Growing Season

Maximizing ROI During the Growing Season

Chad SmithJan 31, 2025

It’s important to be as efficient as possible when prices are down, and input costs are high. Fertilizer investments go…

North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes

North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North…

Commercial NC Turkey Flock Tests Positive for HPAI

Commercial NC Turkey Flock Tests Positive for HPAI

NCDA and CSJan 30, 2025

RALEIGH – A commercial turkey operation in Sampson County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample…

NCGA Congratulates Zeldin on EPA Confirmation

NCGA Congratulates Zeldin on EPA Confirmation

NCGAJan 30, 2025

The U.S. Senate today confirmed the nomination of Lee Zeldin to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. In response…

AFBF Delegates Set 2025 Policy Priorities

AFBF Delegates Set 2025 Policy Priorities

Chad SmithJan 30, 2025

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s convention considered many important topics before setting the highest priority…

Growing Cotton in 2025 Without Dicamba Means Making Choices

Growing Cotton in 2025 Without Dicamba Means Making Choices

Mike DavisJan 30, 2025

Cotton producers weren’t allowed to use Dicamba in 2024 for over-the-top applications due to a federal court ruling. However, the…

More Tightening of Cattle Inventory to Start 2025?

More Tightening of Cattle Inventory to Start 2025?

Mike DavisJan 29, 2025

A continued tightening of the US cattle inventory to start the year. USDA livestock analyst Mike McConnell says, for the…