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Carolinas See Some Drought Improvement with More Rain on the Way

Carolinas See Some Drought Improvement with More Rain on the Way

Mike DavisMar 14, 2025

Some rain over the past week has helped the look on the Drought Monitor, and to take a look at…

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne…

Vaccine for HPAI is Not a Simple Answer

Vaccine for HPAI is Not a Simple Answer

Mike DavisMar 13, 2025

The Trump USDA is considering a vaccine as the next step in the battle against High Path Avian Influenza, commonly…

AFBF: Farmers Watching Government Funding Challenges

AFBF: Farmers Watching Government Funding Challenges

Chad SmithMar 13, 2025

Friday is the deadline to get a government funding bill passed through Congress and to President Trump’s desk to avoid…

North Carolina’s new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address

North Carolina’s new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein gave his first…

Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21

Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21

By JEFF AMY and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane…

WASDE: Reduced Corn Exports for Brazil and South Africa

WASDE: Reduced Corn Exports for Brazil and South Africa

NAFB News ServiceMar 12, 2025

The USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report shows the 2024-2025 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last…

Cattle Producers Should Watch Out for Asian Longhorned Ticks

Cattle Producers Should Watch Out for Asian Longhorned Ticks

Mike DavisMar 12, 2025

The Asian longhorned tick can reproduce rapidly and poses a significant threat to cattle herds. Teresa Steckler, a beef cattle…

Threat of Import Tariffs Still on the Table

Threat of Import Tariffs Still on the Table

Mike DavisMar 12, 2025

President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed this week on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect…