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Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

By KATE PAYNE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in northwestern Florida as…

Readin’, Writin’, and Ranchin’! School’s In Session at SC Governor’s School for Agriculture

Readin’, Writin’, and Ranchin’! School’s In Session at SC Governor’s School for Agriculture

Mike DavisSep 26, 2024

Another year is well underway at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture. It’s the nation’s only residential honors high…

AFB: EPA Lacks Transparency in WOTUS Guidance

AFB: EPA Lacks Transparency in WOTUS Guidance

Chad SmithSep 26, 2024

Despite several requests for clarification by agriculture and other industries, the Environmental Protection Agency has failed to provide clear guidance…

Studying Cows…One Burp at a Time

Studying Cows…One Burp at a Time

Mike DavisSep 26, 2024

People are paying attention to dairy cows in a way you wouldn’t expect—by analyzing their burps. It may sound strange,…

Cattle: The ‘Other’ Livestock in the Carolinas

Cattle: The ‘Other’ Livestock in the Carolinas

Mike DavisSep 25, 2024

This past January, North Carolina beef producers welcomed the new sheriff to town. Milo Lewis was named the executive director…

South Carolina Suspends Animal Transport Requirements due to Tropical Storm Helene

South Carolina Suspends Animal Transport Requirements due to Tropical Storm Helene

Jonathan VeitSep 25, 2024

South Carolina officials have issued a temporary waiver of certain requirements for farm and companion animals being evacuated due to…

NC Beer Field Day Highlights Locally-Sourced Ingredients

NC Beer Field Day Highlights Locally-Sourced Ingredients

Mike DavisSep 25, 2024

The beer industry in the Carolinas continues to grow, and Tuesday saw another example of that progress at the North…

Grain Market Pop a ‘Head Scratcher’

Grain Market Pop a ‘Head Scratcher’

Mike DavisSep 25, 2024

The pop in the grain market as the harvest kicks off was a bit of a “head scratcher.” Market advisor…

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren’t happy

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren’t happy

MEXICO CITY (AP) — California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican…