YOUR TRUSTED AGRICULTURE SOURCE IN THE CAROLINAS SINCE 1974

Milk Production Steady, Herd Still Down

Milk Production Steady, Herd Still Down

NAFB News ServiceSep 24, 2024

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during August reached 18.1 billion pounds, up 0.1 percent from August 2023.…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Inaugural Farmer Appreciation Day is Nov. 14

NC Commissioner Troxler: Inaugural Farmer Appreciation Day is Nov. 14

Mike DavisSep 24, 2024

Consider nominating a farmer for the Farmer of the Year or Young Farmer of the Year for the state’s inaugural…

SC Commissioner Weathers Celebrating 20 Years at the Helm

SC Commissioner Weathers Celebrating 20 Years at the Helm

Mike DavisSep 24, 2024

South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers recently reached a major milestone. Yes, Mike. As of Sept. 14, I have been…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday September 24

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday September 24

Brooks SchafferSep 24, 2024

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

‘Short corn’ could replace the towering cornfields steamrolled by a changing climate

‘Short corn’ could replace the towering cornfields steamrolled by a changing climate

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press WYOMING, Iowa (AP) — Taking a late-summer country drive in the Midwest means venturing into the…

NC Farm Bureau Files Suit over H-2A Rule

NC Farm Bureau Files Suit over H-2A Rule

Mike DavisSep 23, 2024

A coalition of 17 states filed a lawsuit this summer against the US Department of Labor to block a new…

Crop Insurance a Big Part of Expiring Farm Bill Extension

Crop Insurance a Big Part of Expiring Farm Bill Extension

Lorrie BoyerSep 23, 2024

The 2018 Farm Bill extension is due to expire on September 30, with no new legislation on the horizon. As…

Grants for Climate-Smart Sheep Producers

Grants for Climate-Smart Sheep Producers

NAFB News ServiceSep 20, 2024

The American Lamb Board is looking for 150 sheep producers to participate in its Climate Smart Sheep Program. Producers enrolled…

This Week’s ‘No-Name Storm’ Caught People Off Guard

This Week’s ‘No-Name Storm’ Caught People Off Guard

Mike DavisSep 20, 2024

I’m Mike Davis. I’m talking with North Carolina Assistant State Climatologist Corey Davis. And Corey, let me get this right.…