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FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation

FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal disaster personnel have resumed door-to-door visits as…

72 New Food Items for the 2024 N.C. State Fair

72 New Food Items for the 2024 N.C. State Fair

Mike DavisOct 16, 2024

The N.C. State Fair is well known for its offering of creative deep-fried delicacies and wide range of global cuisines.…

Agriculture Trade Trends

Agriculture Trade Trends

Mike DavisOct 16, 2024

USDA economist Bart Kenner works in Kansas City, where these days there is a lot of talk about sports. Bart…

October Crop Production Forecast Highlights

October Crop Production Forecast Highlights

Rod BaneOct 16, 2024

What to make of USDA’s October crop production forecast? Chief Economist Seth Meyer starts with analysis. “We had a little…

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration has run out of money for…

U.S. Corn Production Up While Soybean Production Drops

U.S. Corn Production Up While Soybean Production Drops

NAFB News ServiceOct 15, 2024

Friday’s USDA Crop Production Report showed corn production is forecast at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than one percent from…

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

By GARY D. ROBERTSON and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal disaster workers paused and then changed…

NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Celebrates 11 Farm Families of the Day

NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Celebrates 11 Farm Families of the Day

Mike DavisOct 15, 2024

In just a few short days, the 156th N.C. State Fair kicks off, and so does the N.C. State Fair…

Farm Bureau Shares American Ag Story with EU Officials

Farm Bureau Shares American Ag Story with EU Officials

Chad SmithOct 15, 2024

The U.S. Sustainability Alliance was formed to share the stories and values of U.S. farmers, fisherman, and foresters with European…