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Fungus Threatening Strawberry Crop

Fungus Threatening Strawberry Crop

Mike DavisSep 13, 2024

A fungus is threatening strawberries along the east coast, and it’s keeping some farmers from even planting this fall. Neopestalotiopsis,…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday September 13

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday September 13

Mike DavisSep 12, 2024

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

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Califf: FDA Remains Diligent in HPAI Testing, Food Safety

Mike DavisSep 12, 2024

With three dairy herds in California now testing positive for high path avian influenza, bringing the total number of states…

House Stopgap Funding Bill Lacks Farm Bill Extension

House Stopgap Funding Bill Lacks Farm Bill Extension

Mike DavisSep 11, 2024

The House GOP stopgap funding bill to keep the government funded after September 30th lacks a one-year farm bill extension.…

Beef Industry Still Looking for Trade Agreements

Beef Industry Still Looking for Trade Agreements

Mike DavisSep 11, 2024

U.S. agricultural groups are looking for more trade agreements that mean market access overseas. Kent Bacus, executive director of government…

USDA Approves a New Drought-Tolerant Wheat Variety

USDA Approves a New Drought-Tolerant Wheat Variety

Lorrie BoyerSep 11, 2024

A new drought-tolerant wheat variety can now be brought to the market. USDA recently deregulated HB4 wheat. Peter Laudeman, director…

SC Commissioner Weathers: SC Corn Checkoff

SC Commissioner Weathers: SC Corn Checkoff

Mike DavisSep 10, 2024

South Carolina has a new commodity checkoff program. Let’s hear about it, Commissioner. As our ag-savvy listeners know, checkoff programs…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Ag Processing Grants

NC Commissioner Troxler: Ag Processing Grants

Mike DavisSep 10, 2024

The department recently awarded $12.4 million in grants focused on expanding the processing of agricultural products. The investment in these…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday September 10

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday September 10

Brooks SchafferSep 10, 2024

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