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PEDv Research and On-Farm Prevention Is an Industry Commitment

PEDv Research and On-Farm Prevention Is an Industry Commitment

Mike DavisApr 14, 2025

Detected in the spring of 2013, the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) is a highly contagious virus causing severe diarrhea,…

Granville County Couple are 2025 NC Small Farmers of the Year

Granville County Couple are 2025 NC Small Farmers of the Year

NC A and TApr 11, 2025

When Elvin and Madeline Eaton of Fairport Farm in Kittrell decided to try growing produce and microgreens as a retirement…

Rain Curtails Pollen Count While Cold Snap Frightens Fruit Farmers

Rain Curtails Pollen Count While Cold Snap Frightens Fruit Farmers

Mike DavisApr 11, 2025

A couple of weather events to talk about as we look back over the past seven days or so. And…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday April 11

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday April 11

Brooks SchafferApr 11, 2025

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

Update on Prices at the Pumps

Update on Prices at the Pumps

Mike DavisApr 10, 2025

Oil prices have dropped roughly $10 a barrel in the past week, during what Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com called a…

Proactive Management Can Lift Crop Yields

Proactive Management Can Lift Crop Yields

Chad SmithApr 10, 2025

Multiple factors can drive up or limit yield potential, and corn and soybean growers need to do all they can…

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed…

Economist: Outlook for Ag Not a Good One

Economist: Outlook for Ag Not a Good One

Mike DavisApr 9, 2025

The forecast for farming in 2025 and beyond is not a good one, according to one of the country’s leading…

Be on the Lookout for Invasive Pests

Be on the Lookout for Invasive Pests

Mike DavisApr 9, 2025

Not only is planting season getting underway, but invasive species are also on the move this time of year, but…